For many years, car shoppers had to rely solely on the dealer to get their information whether it is through television, radio or print advertising. In the 1990s the new big thing was auto magazines such as Car and Driver. In the early 2000s when the internet boom began, magazine companies shifted their content online...

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.