Codes and Convention

Magazine covers in the automotive industry have many codes and conventions that are designed to appeal to car enthusiasts. I analyzed two covers from popular magazines, Car and Driver and Motor Trend.

The Car and Driver cover has a bright yellow car in the center of the page, angled to show off its design. The background is blurred to create a sense of speed and motion. The cover also includes large, bold letters for the cover story and teasers, highlighting the magazine's focus on the latest and most exciting cars.

The Motor Trend cover features a black and white image of a sleek sports car, angled to show off its curves and lines. The cover also includes teasers for other articles inside, such as "Mystery Car Revealed: A 1,000-HP Electric Super Sedan!" and "10 Reasons the 2022 Mercedes EQS Is a Game Changer." The graphic elements on the covers complement the codes and conventions, with large, bold letters and a variety of font sizes and styles.

Overall, both covers effectively utilize codes and conventions to appeal to car enthusiasts and create visually appealing covers.