{"id":238697,"date":"2026-05-03T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/student-hs-winners-for-drive-by-design-speed-up-technology-flying-cars\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T17:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T21:25:41","slug":"student-hs-winners-for-drive-by-design-speed-up-technology-flying-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/student-hs-winners-for-drive-by-design-speed-up-technology-flying-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Student HS Winners for Drive by Design Speed Up Technology & Flying Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Felix Bucaro, a 12th grade student from Wisconsin, is the grand prize winner of the Stellantis Drive for Design 2026 contest. The year\u2019s theme, \u201cDesign the Future of Fast,\u201d challenged aspiring creators to push boundaries, think boldly and reimagine what high-performance mobility could look like in the years ahead in a next-generation SRT vehicle using one of Stellantis\u2019 iconic brands, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep\u00ae or Ram.<\/p>\n

In a competition that has\u00a0 become a proving ground for the next generation of automotive designers, Stellantis has named a Wisconsin high school senior as the top winner of its 2026 Drive for Design contest, an annual program that asks students to envision the future of performance vehicles.<\/p>\n

Felix Bucaro, a 12th grader, was awarded the grand prize for his interpretation of this year\u2019s theme, \u201cDesign the Future of Fast,\u201d which challenged participants to rethink speed, power and style through the lens of the company\u2019s Street and Racing Technology, or SRT, division. His concept, like those of other finalists, drew on the design language of Stellantis\u2019s well-known brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.<\/p>\n

The contest, now in its 14th year, has historically been limited to high school students. But in an effort to widen its reach \u2014 and perhaps cultivate talent earlier \u2014 the company introduced a junior division this year, opening the competition to students as young as kindergarten. The expansion reflects a growing recognition within the auto industry that design thinking often begins long before formal training.<\/p>\n

Six students in total were recognized by the company\u2019s North American design team. In the high school category, Owen Bronson of Michigan placed second, marking his third consecutive year finishing among the top three, while Javier Espino, also of Michigan, took third place.<\/p>\n

For the winners, the rewards extend beyond recognition. Mr. Bucaro will be eligible for a summer internship with the Ram and SRT design…<\/p>\n

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