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Nissan Hi-Cross concept previewed [w/video]
Nissan has presented a first look of its Nissan Hi-Cross Concept that will be shown at the Geneva motor show.
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Bill Ford outlines 'Blueprint for Mobility' vision [w/video]
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford outlined a plan this week to develop connected cars to combat congestion on the roads in the future. His speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain was the first ever to be delivered at the annual communications industry event by an ...
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Design Review: Volkswagen Cross Coupé concept
1 Drab architectureAfter the stunning precision surfacing of the exterior and the smile-a-minute quality of Geneva 2011's Bulli concept, the upper interior architecture feels a little dull.
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Design Review: Volkswagen Cross Coupé concept
1 Bustle backAngle of rear hatch glass says hatch, not wagon and thus ‘modern SUV'. Note the horizontal surface between glass and tailgate - this section gives pronounced bustle-back, unusual for an SUV. A future VW design signature?
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Design Review: Volkswagen Cross Coupé concept
First seen Tokyo 2011 [silver car], TDI concept Geneva 2012 [red car]Dimensions L: 4,357 mm W: 1,868 mm H: 1,523 mm W: 2,630 mmType 5-door SUV/coupé crossover concept
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Design Review: Daihatsu Deca Deca concept
Chief Interior Designer Yosuke Sakaguchi has created a very minimalist feeling, with the sensation of space and flexibility at the core. Created under a ‘modern hobby room' theme the interior design is intended to maximize flexibility and usage for a variety of leisure activities, including mountain biking, grocery delivery and ...
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VW Head of Interior Design dies at age 53
Ulrich Lammel, Head of Interior Design at Volkswagen AG, died October 8 in Wolfsburg, Germany from an unspecified cause. He was 53.
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Car Design of the Year 2008
This is your last chance to vote for your favorite car designs of 2008. Your votes will decide which design teams will be presented an award by the CDN team at the Geneva auto show in March, with prizes being given to the best vehicle in the concept and production car categories. We’ll announce the results of the online survey next week, so cast your vote now!
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Design Review: Daihatsu Deca Deca concept
The majority of Daihatsu vehicles are Kei cars and the Deca Deca is a prime example of a design that maximizes the interior package within the tight size restrictions, emphasizing space efficiency and roominess over a strong stance or sculpted exterior. With exterior dimensions at 3995mm long, 1475mm wide and ...
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Seasons Greetings!
Best Wishes and warmest greetings to all our loyal readers from the CDN team.
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Driven: Mitsubishi i
Inside, the cab-forward interior benefits vastly from the rear-mid-engined configuration and the long 2550mm wheelbase. Four average sized adults can easily sit in comfort (on seats covered with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified hypoallergenic fabric - a first for a Japanese car) whilst enjoying the view out of the large side ...
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Driven: Mitsubishi i
We first reviewed the diminutive Mitsubishi 'i' when it was unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor show and, while we were pleased with the overall design of the car, we were disappointed that Mitsubishi had chosen not to export the innovative vehicle to other markets. But with the popularity of ...
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Car Design of the Year 2010
Today is the last day to cast your vote for your favorite car designs from 2010. Your votes will decide which design teams will be presented an award by Car Design News at the Geneva motor show in March, with prizes being given to the best vehicle in the concept ...
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Local Motors 'Design Our Car' competition opens
Local Motors has opened its first-ever ‘Design Our Car' competition, which encourages collaboration within the manufacturing community.
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Umea Institute of Design degree show 2010
Volkswagen Moog Klaud Wasiak While on internship at Volkswagen, Wasiak discovered the central role that electronic music plays in the youth culture of modern Germany. The Moog is Wasiak's interpretation of how electronica could be transposed into the form language for a ...
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Umea Institute of Design degree show 2010
Earlier this month, Car Design News attended Umea University's annual degree show. Covering student work from the MA Interaction Design, Advanced Product Design and Transport Design programs and the BA Industrial Design program, it was the first exhibition overseen by Umea's new Rector, Anna Valtonen, formerly head of Design Research ...
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Who's Where: Martin Smith joins Ford Europe design team
Martin Smith has been appointed as Executive Director of Design at Ford Europe. Smith, a native of Sheffield, England, brings a wealth of design experience to Ford, having held positions at Porsche, Audi, and most recently as Director of Design for Opel/Vauxhall. In his new position, he will report to ...