Episode

Bonus: How to design Hot Wheels cars

Podcast: My week in cars: the Autocar podcast
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 1205
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In this bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, our senior editor James Attwood meets Senior Design Manager at Hot Wheels, Craig Callum. They talk the differences between the real car design business and the toy car design business, why kids come before adults, authenticity - and why a Hot Wheels toy car must be quick down the orange ramp. Autocar is the world’s leading magazine for car news and reviews. To subscribe, and take advantage our special offer for listeners, which includes six issues for just £6 and access to the 131-year Autocar archive, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.