What's the Point of Concept Cars Anymore? We Asked the People Who Design Them

What’s the Point of Concept Cars Anymore? We Asked the People Who Design Them frames a debate over whether modern concept cars still deliver the “moonshot” creativity that once defined them. The Drive’s editor-in-chief, Kyle Cheromcha, released a 30-minute film on the topic, featuring five influential designers. The video highlights Alex Shen (Toyota CALTY Design Research Lab), who authored the FT-1 concept that became the basis for the new Supra; Jon Ikeda, former Acura design head behind the front-engine NSX concept; Tom Peters from GM, credited with the Indy Corvette and 2007 Camaro concept; Stellantis global designer Ralph Gilles; and Hyundai/Genesis design head Sangyup Lee. The designers emphasize how engineering constraints and safety rules shape concepts, even as they pursue creative expression.