There are many new car models which remind us of the cars which were popular during our childhood. Many of the baby boomers retiring are buying modern automobiles with all the modern features, which very much resemble their favorite cars back in the day. And why not, obviously some smart auto executives and designers figured out what the baby boomers want, what they're willing to pay for, and they are producing those cars as fast as they can. And they are selling, some of them like hotcakes.
But I ask you why do we need humane car designers to come up with these new models which resemble the old? All we really need to do is show several different renditions, prototypes, and artists conceptions of future new cars of various models and then ask potential car buyers which ones they like the best. We can then take this information and program it into a special CADCAM designing software system, and let the artificial intelligent computer algorithms design the cars that people are most apt to buy.
Perhaps a 1959 Sting Ray Corvette which has been modified and somewhat streamlined by today's standards would sell the best. And since those folks are now a bit older, they might not mind various engine sizes; economical, midrange, and "oh my God" power version. Those buying these cars do not need to know that a computer designed it, and they probably don't care, they want something that looks appropriate, reminds him of the nostalgia, and makes them feel young again in their old age.
There's nothing wrong with that is there? Now perhaps you are a modern-day car designer, and you enjoy your job and you like the perks and benefits of working in the research and development prototype division for a major company, or perhaps an aftermarket auto accessory firm which belongs to SEMA - if so, I'm not trying to take your job away, I'm just saying that perhaps computers may be able to figure out what humans will buy and pay top dollar for better than the current kids who were designing our future cars.
The young men and women who are using the CADCAM software to design these prototype cars of the future, were not alive back in the day when the baby boomers were in their teens, they probably don't understand exactly what they want, or how to produce it for them. There's no reason someone can't have a 1962 T-bird which is an all-electric or a hybrid with all the modern amenities, and a slot for their iPad in the center console. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes writing 23,100 articles was a lot of work - because all the letters on his keyboard are now worn off..
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