In many ways, the Giulietta can be seen as a physical embodiment of the turbulent period that Alfa Romeo has endured over the last five years. Since work began in 2005, ‘Project 940’ (as it was known internally) has undergone two changes of name – from 149 to Milano to Giulietta – a change of management and a last minute, inside-out redesign. More...
Last year’s Volvo S60 concept stirred up great expectations for the production version to follow. Wearing an exciting new face and sleek, coupe-like proportions pushed through by then Design Director Steve Mattin, it promised to usher in a new era of more overtly sporting design at the Swedish brand. More...
There’s nothing 'me-too' about the new Nissan Juke. The radically styled vehicle effectively kick-starts a new production segment from later this year – the supermini/crossover – and although primarily aimed at Europe, Nissan also plans to shake up markets in the US and Japan by seeking customers bored of anonymous small hatchbacks and sedans. Car Design News exclusively traces... More...
GM will be watching public reaction with baited breath when it's Opel division takes the wraps off the new Meriva in Geneva next week. We've got the story behind it's creation. More...
The design development of the forthcoming four-door, four-seater Aston Martin Rapide was heavily affected and intertwined with the recent transition of the brand itself: from Ford Group 'jewel in the crown’ to independent player, and from supercar niche manufacturer to its now GT-expanded range and scope. Car Design News exclusively reveals the long and involved design gestatio... More...
