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Driven: Delta Motorsport E-4
However the car’s frontal aspect falls on the side of conservative - its DRG carries very little in terms of graphic to help set a recognizable face for the car. The Tesla-esque nose, with the bumper rounded in both plan and section, and the drawn back, twin chamber lights is somewhat generic and weakens the car’s identity when viewed in anything other than from the front three-quarter, where thos
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Toyota's Tetsuya Kaida presents 'Space and Wind'
In a very stylish theater in San Francisco's Japantown, Tetsuya Kaida, manager of Toyota's Business Revolution Corporate Value Project, recently gave a presentation titled ‘Space and Wind'. Describing the pursuit of a brand direction within Toyota that is driven not from cars, but from the consideration of the vehicle ...
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College Exhibition: Coventry University students prepare for the Transport Design Degree Show
The show marks the culmination of 3 or 4 years of study, depending on whether the BAHons or MDes study routes have been followed. The BAHons students exhibit both their self select and group projects, whilst those finishing the MDes display answers to their individually chosen research questions.
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Los Angeles Auto Show 2004 Design Trends
As engineering and technology among manufacturers level out, automakers are looking increasingly toward differentiating their brands through distinctive design. And for most automakers, the cultural influences and lifestyle trends that surround their Southern California design studios play a significant role in shaping their future product lineup.
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General Motors Europe announces new European Design Center
General Motors Europe has announced that it will open a new European Design Center in Russelsheim, Germany in January 2006 as part of its continued focus on strengthening product development.
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Ferrari reveals Enzo replacement teaser shot
Ferrari has revealed the first teaser shot of the Enzo replacement, expected to be unveiled early next year.
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First Sight: Renault Radiance concept truck
At this years IAA truck exhibition in Hannover, Germany, Renault Trucks surprised everyone by presenting a dynamic look into its future with the 'Radiance' concept truck. By capitalising on the cultural heritage of the brand, based on the three values of efficiency, 'caring and daring', and innovation, Renault Trucks have ...
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Design Review: Toyota Yaris
A folding/sliding rear seat like the first Yaris is now quite common, but the new car leads the class again with 60/40 split rear seats that individually recline as well as slide, a near seamless flat floor when the seats are folded (with just one lever and one movement), a ...
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Design Review: Toyota Yaris
The Frankfurt Motor Show in September was notable for the number of important European market B-class cars launched; the Renault Clio, Fiat Grande Punto and the Toyota Yaris. Whilst Fiat and Renault have been producing best selling cars in this second largest car class in Europe for three decades, Toyota ...
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Porsche Design marks 40th birthday with exhibition
40 years of Porsche Design is being celebrated in an exhibition at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Portfolio section problem resolved
Here at CDN, we realize that the portfolio section of the website is a useful tool for all of our users. For students, it gives you a unique platform on which to showcase your work. For prospective employers, it gives you the opportunity to peruse a wide variety and scope ...
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Commentary: Victoria Beckham appointed Creative Design Executive at Range Rover
History suggests we dismiss the power of brand Beckham at our peril. Phil Popham, Land Rover's Managing Director, neatly encapsulated the advantages of bringing Beckham on board when he noted that her every move is followed voraciously in China and the USA by the types of women the company wishes ...
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Commentary: Victoria Beckham appointed Creative Design Executive at Range Rover
On hearing that Victoria Beckham (aka Posh Spice) had become Range Rover's Creative Design Executive last week, initial reaction was to check the date - was it April 1st? Apparently Land Rover wasn't fooling anybody, instead sending shockwaves through the automotive industry with the announcement, made at the unveiling of ...
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Lotus announces partnership with Mansory
Group Lotus has announced its new collaboration with Mansory, which will become its official customization studio. The German tuner will be contributing bodywork, trim and special finishes for the Elise, Exige and Evora in yet another controversial strategic decision for the UK company.
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Renault Twizy Lab Design contest winners
The winners of Renault Z.E's Twizy Lab Design contest have been announced.
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Umea Institute of Design prepares for annual Degree Exhibition
The Institute of Design is housed in a converted power station and purpose-built premises on the banks of the Umea River. The school has an atmosphere which is open and light, and all students have their own personal workspace within this environment. There are well-equipped workshops for woodwork, metal, plastic, ...
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CAFA Degree Show 2011
The 2011 Central Academy of Fine Arts recently held its annual transportation design degree show, themed '2053 sea, land and air amphibious transportation and entertainment design'.
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Winners announced in Factory Five design competition
Earlier this year, we brought you news of an open-sourced design competition from American kit car manufacturer, Factory Five. The brief called for a compact, two-seat roadster that shared a drivetrain with the Subaru Impreza.
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SRT Viper logo redesigned for 2013
STR - Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Groups' new, standalone performance brand - has unveiled the new logo for its 2013 Viper as it continues to tease the new version of its now iconic model.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils 'golf cart of the future' design study
Designed at its Carlsbad studio in California, Mercedes-Benz presented its ‘Vision Golf Cart' to the golfing world during this year's Open Championship in Scotland.