Clay Modeling and Auto Design -- Ford Hybrids and EVs are Earthier than You Think

Automotive design isn't all computers and machines these days. You may assume that much of what goes into creating a car is pretty hands-off, but Ford Motor Co. has released a series of behind-the-scenes videos to disprove that hypothesis.

After Ford's European Design Centre puts pen to paper, modelers but hands to clay to create life-size 3D representations of vehicle concepts. There's something reassuring about a brand that puts a personal, artistic touch to the construction of each and every vehicle, and Ford is a big advocate for the hands-on approach to production. Every car, SUV, truck and van that rolls off the production line is a remarkable piece of high-quality craftsmanship, from its clay-model days to the final, showroom-ready product.

See for yourself how the art of automotive design is alive and well: