For tens of millions of kids, the first and most accessible foray into cars takes the shape of a Hot Wheels. They’re durable and detailed and small enough to pocket; basically, a perfect toy for ...

In high-volume injection molding, hot runner systems are the silent workhorses behind every shot. They govern how melt flows, how cavities fill, how much pressure is needed, and, ultimately, part ...

I was one of the lucky dogs who got to tour Mattel’s Hot Wheels design center. Here’s how it went. Back in 1968, Mattel’s Elliot Handler started Hot Wheels to compete against Matchbox cars. Over the ...

The 2024 edition of the Polestar Design Contest has arrived, and this year, the Chinese-owned Swedish brand will work with Hot Wheels. Contestants are invited to submit designs that are “propelled by ...