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OverviewThe modern automobile didn't arrive fully formed-it was shaped, reshaped, and refined over decades of pressure, crisis, and innovation. From Fins to Flux traces the sweeping transformation of the global auto industry from the flamboyant chrome-laden designs of the 1950s to the digitally optimized, electrified platforms of today. Anchored in fact, this compelling narrative explores how design exuberance gave way to engineering restraint under the weight of oil shocks, environmental regulation, shifting consumer demands, and advancing technologies. From the birth of the muscle car and the rise of Japan's automotive giants, to the arrival of hybrids, EVs, and software-defined vehicles, this book offers a panoramic view of how necessity-not just creativity-drove the evolution of the car. Each chapter reveals how fuel economy mandates, emissions standards, crash safety tests, and global competition shaped what we drive, how we drive, and what our vehicles say about us. Through detailed storytelling and historical clarity, From Fins to Flux captures the essence of a century-long journey toward efficiency-without losing sight of the passion and power that have always made the automobile more than just a machine. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Luca CarreraPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9781923525795ISBN 10: 1923525794 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 25 June 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |