Industry Digest 35: Tying Up Lose Ends

Catalyst_0
May 22, 2024
5 min read

Awards shows, a new Autoworks challenge, and promising creators show a possibly brighter future for the RAI as Carblox digests the news for you one last time.

Photo Credits: Carblox

Letter from the Editor

I'd like to extend a congratulations to the winners of this year's Wheelys, alongside urging all nominees to pat themselves on the back. This year marks the final major Carblox release, the long overdue Industry Digest 35. Reason for that delay is a combination of poor memory, lackluster motivation, and a busy life, alongside a litany of other projects I'm trying to take up.

But rather than explain myself, let's round up the news one last time, for all the developments of early May. Also note there is no Industry Updated because I wrote two stories for it, but I fear I cooked so hard that they were basically full stories in their own right. Let me pat myself on the back one last time, eh?

Release Radar

Image Credits: hackerkm (Gallus)

2025 Lietwigher Spectira

10180 Gallus Support Ornithopter 42

1998 Tributo Rafale

Barvarinno Castiglion

1987 Gotthard H-S

Now, onto the news!

Ceinder Teases Their Revival

Image Credits: lookitswierdo (Ceinder)

Ceinder is back with a vengeance as the no-longer-young automaker takes a dramatic leap forward, as they dropped this photo of a model that is a distinct shift from the design of their most popular models: the Vaike and Moethus. Pairing a lot more polygons with a more sculpted design, we know literally nothing about it, and the Neifon has been MIA for a while. But if there's anything we do know, it's that Ceinder may just be getting back into the driver seat.

This follows a trend with many CSG brands leaping forward in recent times, as their build quality begins catching up with their Blender-built contemporaries. With this, Ceinder has retaken the attention that it had during it's most active years of late 2021 to early 2023, and here's to hoping that this unnamed coupe drives as well as it looks.

Aura Announces Deios Preorders Come June

Speaking of Blender automobiles, while everyone knows the young brand for it's nomination for Bust of the Year at the 2024 Wheely Awards, it seems the company is unfettered by the somewhat unflattering award. Owner Danielismyboiiii dropped the below photo with an announcement for a June preorder release for their debut electric sedan, the Aura Deios.

Image Credits: Danielismyboiiii (Aura)

This comes at a somewhat weird time, because as brick builders set the stage and steal the show with bold new Blender-based designs such as the Shogun Athens or Zoflr Zeanon, the Aura Deios is, to put it bluntly, following the Elektrisk formula to a tee, which has been the downfall of similar brands such as MOZA. The car, which has been in a delayed state of development since late summer and early fall of 2023, fails to grab eyeballs or attention as it clones the 2022 Elektrisk Pluto's homework, of which even the newer model strays from.

But preorders are one of the best ways to build hype as eager owners anticipate their own customised version of the upcoming auto. As we all know, the order-based release strategy is truly what gave PIO the exclusivity that expanded it's relevance. But it's left to be seen if the Deios will be able to forge a new path for itself amidst the "Bust of the Year" nomination due to it's current vapourware status, or will it succumb to the industry's desire for differentiation as other young ambitious Blender-built brands have before. Either way, b8ta should take notes, and aim to avoid the same shortcomings that were revolutionary when they were introduced in 2021 by the Elektrisk team, but nowadays are as commonplace as electric cars from Swedish companies.

2024 Wheely Award Winners, and What's Next

Image Credits: Adinsapo

Let's start with the thing everyone's wondering: winners, nominees, losers. Well, have no fear, because this year we're releasing it now! We'll dive into more news and information afterwards, but let's get the real reason you're on Carblox's site out of the way first. (Side note, Wix Blogs loves adding features that look great but work horribly and break the whole site. I've saved this article more often than usual during the writing process in response.)

We had a total of 47, smashing the 38 from last year. Note that nominees are not listed from most popular to least popular, aside from the winner and runner up.

Design Awards

Exterior CSG Auto Design

Winner: 2023 Volattolo Stradagna by colfedu_911

Runner Up: 2025 Atai Yasmin by Adinsapo

Nominee: 2016 Alkazar Worldstar by KASH1R0

Nominee: 2011 Raffine 616 by chanyeon600

Nominee: 2023 Xennon Eviona by TheJellyNinja_XD13

Interior CSG Auto Design

Winner: 2001 Viper F33, F331 by Subpartikel

Runner Up: 2016 Alkazar Worldstar by KASH1R0

Nominee: 2023 Xennon Eviona by TheJellyNinjaXD_13

Nominee: 1995 Catster Alpine GTR by girl6143, catscar12345

Nominee: 1950 Fletcher Coyote by Shamrockaway

Exterior Mesh Auto Design

Winner: 2024 Elektrisk Pluto by Blinded_Episode

Runner Up: 2024 Colt Riolu by Ono_Three

Nominee: 2024 Setchi Inochi by ceriimoe

Nominee: 2023 Saregati Roca GT by QWERTY123qwerty

Nominee: 2023 Zanic Seraph by veratech

Interior Mesh Auto Design

Winner: 2023 Rokuta Amethyst by kizashi_ko

Runner Up: 2021 Zolfr Zeanon by Abvericous, QWERTY123qwerty, Al1_Account

Nominee: 2025 Konian Felony by T3STAR

Nominee: 2023 Saregati Roca GT by QWERTY123qwerty

Nominee: 1974 Awesion Paarma by Hipas_Account

Body Class Awards

Luxury Automobile

Winner: 2024 Vector RS5 by rdSVFSh2 (AreDee)

Runner Up: 2023 Saregati Valioso by QWERTY123qwerty

Mainstream Car

Winner: 2024 Colt Riolu by Ono_Three

Runner Up: 2011 Raffine 616 by chanyeon600

Nominee: 2024 Arus Oynica by Bryan_JamRBLX

Nominee: 2023 Nimbus ZT20e by CxllmeAlxx

Nominee: 2016 Alkazar Worldstar by KASH1R0

Mainstream SUV

Winner: 2024 Ceinder Neifon by lookitswierdo

Runner Up: 2008 Javido Eunis by javicraftblox

Nominee: 2025 McCormick Ibex by mlritc01

Nominee: 2025 Marvino Voyage by Catalyst_0, Adinsapo

Nominee: 2023 Otokuna Iromate by XpeedyxAbraham

Compact Vehicle

Winner: 2011 Raffine 616 by chanyeon600

Runner Up: 2024 Escori GT10 by axflud

Runner Up: 2023 Zhongshan City-EV by colfedu_911

Nominee: 1995 Akuma Sukai BM, sBM by imv_dc5, KASH1R0

Nominee: 2025 Danketsu SR by Bryan_JamRBLX

Sports Automobile

Winner: 2023 Volattolo Stradagna by colfedu_911

Runner Up: 2024 Vector R5C by rdSVFSh2, Joshuaed17REVIVAL

Runner Up: 2001 Viper F331 by Subpartikel

Nominee: 2024 Xennon Eviona Sport by TheJellyNinjaXD_13

Nominee: 2023 Saregati Serpiente by QWERTY123qwerty

High Performance Automobile

Winner: 2025 Konian Felony by T3STAR

Runner Up: 2023 BRC TX by Barrechor_Driver

Nominee: 2005 Montt Corvo by losotros1

Nominee: 2023 Vector R-X by rdSVFSh2

Nominee: 2023 Norasu KX-R by veratech

Classic Car

Winner: 1974 Awesion Paarma by Hipas_Account

Runner Up: 1989 Proton Mikura by veratech

Nominee: 1984 Javido Moonlean by javicraftblox

Nominee: 1985 Portocello Nomad by KASH1R0

Nominee: 1950 Fletcher Coyote by Shamrockaway

Utility Vehicle

Winner: 2024 Solara Urbanlife by lushbeta3 (city bus)

Runner Up: 1999 Montt Power-Lift by losotros1 (cargo lift)

Nominee: 2024 Hakumi Pony by mlritc01 (cargo van)

Nominee: 1983 Gallus Zolnierz by hackerkm (heavy duty truck)

Concept/Anticipated Vehicle

Winner: 2024 Electility F3 by ceriimoe

Runner Up: 2025 Atai Yasmin by Adinsapo

Nominee: 2005 Shogun Athens by KASH1R0

Nominee: 2025 Marvino Voyage by Catalyst_0, Adinsapo

Nominee: 2023 Ciazzi Baltica by Eromax156

Unique Bodystyle

Winner: Ömis-Stuttgart Ü-Wagen by lilswaggjr (ultra-heavy duty truck)

Runner Up: 1965 Fletcher Beluga by Shamrockaway (motorhome)

Nominee: 1964 Gallus Panda by hackerkm (helicopter)

Nominee: 2024 Solara Urbanlife by lushbeta3 (city bus)

Nominee: 2023 Norasu KX-R by veratech (hillclimb vehicle)

Nominee: 1976 Montt U23FE "Redliner" by losotros01 (train)

Nominee: 2023 Hakumi R-1000 by mlritc01 (motorcycle)

Debut Automobile of the Year

Winner: 2011 Raffine 616 by chanyeon600

Runner Up: 2023 Zhongshan City-RV by colfedu_911

Nominee: 1991 Anraku Hachiro by Crysm

Nominee: 1995 Catster Alpine GTR by girl6143, catscar12345

Nominee: 2025 Leitwigher Fineestira by oheiwoc

Bust of the Year

Winner: 2023 Eventide Red by Codealize

Runner Up: 2023 Aura Deios by Danielismyboiiii

Nominee: 2023 Oxyance Sabdan by Louis_Playz

Nominee: 2024 Oxyance Petit by Louis_Playz

Nominee: 2015 Setro Rol GT-SI by Heydiamondslol7

Brand Awards

Automaker of the Year

Winner: Montt by losotros01

Runner Up: Vector by rdSVFSh2

Nominee: McCormick by mlritc01

Nominee: Atai by Adinsapo

Nominee: Ciazzi by Eromax156

Young Brand of the Year

Winner: Javido by javicraftblox

Runner Up: Saregati by QWERTY123qwerty

Nominee: Nimbus by CxllmeAlxx

Nominee: Montt by losotros01

Nominee: Otokuna by XpeedxAbraham

Best Presented Brand

Winner: Zhendao by junaid1234566667, Adinsapo (select models), Bryan_JamRBLX (select models)

Runner Up: Lyx by GT2R_S

Nominee: Ceinder by lookitswierdo

Nominee: Zanic by veratech

Nominee: AushoGroup (Ciazzi, Grandway, Ausho) by Eromax156

Nominee: Alkazar by KASH1R0

Creator Awards

Creator of the Year

Winner: KASH1R0 (Alkazar, Portocello, Shogun, DeBarge)

Nominee: veratech (Zanic, Norasu, Proton)

Nominee: lilswaggjr (Ömis-Stuttgart, Ebisu)

Nominee: Adinsapo

Nominee: Subpartikel

Most Improved

Winner: javicraftblox (Javido)

Runner Up: QWERTY123qwerty (Saregati, Zolfr)

Nominee: Bryan_JamRBLX (Arus, Danketsu)

Nominee: CxllmeAlxx (Nimbus)

Nominee: Catalyst_0 (Marvino)

Nominee: Eromax156 (Ciazzi, Grandway, Ausho)

Community Impact

Winner: Sundown for operating Autoworks

Runner Up: hackerkm for Fictional Automotive Industry Countries (FAIC), Force Behind Wheels

Nominee: junaid1234566667 for SLX Racing

Nominee: GT2R_S for the Small Affordable Sports Car Challenge

Editorial Awards

Editor's Choice Automobile

Winner: 2016 Alkazar Worldstar by KASH1R0

Editor's Choice Brand of the Year

Winner: Norasu by veratech

Under the Radar

Winner: Akuma by imv_dc5 (formerly GlazyArchives)

Now that we've gotten our winners announced and revealed, let's move onto the next part of the article: what's next? With Carblox closing down this year, what happens to the Wheelys? Well, I'd like to announce that the Wheely Awards will in fact be returning next year for 2025! After listening to your feedback and insights, me and the Wheelys Team decided to bring it back once more for a chance to continue improving the presentation, because as beautiful as the venues by BlindedEpisode, Adinsapo, and hackerkm are, my public speaking skills are slacking, making the actual award part the low. So we will be back once more, and I can't wait to see what you all create!

But the most exciting part is the Wheelys are now going to accept title sponsors, since for the past two, it's been Carblox-presented. Expect a lot of changes for next year, especially as we try to move the date around, alongside try to prevent the lack of nominees who actually showed up, which hampered the mood this year when the likes of Hipas_Account and Ono_Three skipped the ceremony, if they knew about it at all.

More information will be given out later this year!

The Digest on Carblox

Originally I was planning on having someone interview me for a final SPECIAL REPORT, but quite literally it slipped my mind. Oh well!

Well, this is it, enough delaying. Carblox officially closes once this goes live. I won't be taking the site down (it makes for excellent addition to my portfolio), and I guess that'll be that. Now, question is, is there a chance Carblox returns? Totally! For all I know, a young journalist joins this server, asks to join Carblox, and takes on the role of Editor-in-Chief.

But can I just say, it has been an honour to report on all of your creations, brands, and events. As the old guard pass on the torch, I have more confidence in the future of ro-automotive than I've ever had before.