But Google has also clearly put plenty of thought and care into the face its car presents to the world.
That’s a wise move because the human brain seems quite willing to interpret the fronts of cars as faces.
The automobile industry has also recognized the face factor in how it presents its cars to customers. A Wall Street Journal article from 2006 explored the various faces of car models and brands.
It is noted the changing tactics among automakers to either make cars look appealingly cute or menacingly angry.
Angry car faces held sway among car buyers at the time, but certain automakers stuck with the kindlier car faces in accordance with their brands.