The company was founded in 1992 by current MD Kent Karlsson and is located half an hour drive south of Gothenburg. Motor Design AB (MDS) develops, builds and markets engines for all categories of motor sport, primarily for racing, rally and rallycross application. Although the core operation is design and development of own unique products primarily linked to Volvo base engines, the company also develops, procures and provides high performance engines as well as parts, systems, components and related services for all categories of motor sport.