i think i figured out why all european cars became so ugly on the inside and on the outside. i think the designs are made by a computer. they are finalized by humans but the core is designed by a machine. it makes total sense when i look at the lines and shapes of every part on the outside and in the interior. they are simply inhumane, emotionless and inorganic. in other words - ugly. there is no passion, no humanity, no soul. on the contrary, it is a soul-crushing, cold, purposeful design.
@Justicar or late stage of capitalism when they make cheapest design to easily manifacture in large quantities for more profit.
Not mentioning all car designs almost look the same no originality.
We must not forget global automotive industry with goverments they ruined cars for many years.
Over Engineered pieces of scrap that is hard to repair with bunch of things you do not need that push price and profits to the automobile industry.
mercedes stands out though. it has other issues but that is one brand i can clearly see is sticking to a traditional design.