Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on May 10, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Franz! You're the only designer we know who can make electric cars look cooler than sports cars. From Mazda's sleek curves to GM and Volkswagen’s iconic designs, you've always had a knack for turning metal into masterpieces.

But let's be honest—your Tesla Model S design truly electrified us all (pun intended). Thanks for making sustainability stylish and proving that going green doesn't mean sacrificing speed or elegance. May your birthday accelerate from zero-to-awesome faster than Ludicrous Mode!

Here's wishing you another year of groundbreaking sketches—and fewer late-night calls from Elon Musk requesting rocket thrusters on sedans!