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Concept Car of the Week: Renault Vel Satis (1998)
The approach to the design of top end models varies greatly depending on the manufacturer's heritage and the cultural differences of each country. It might be a conventional combination of wood and leather for some, power and technology for others, but it is generally packaged into a three-box four-door sedan ...
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ArticleConcept Car of the Week: AMC Amitron (1967)
While the American auto industry spent most of the late ‘60s creating huge barges powered by monstrous engines with loud decals on disco paint jobs, AMC believed in the future of compact cars, fuel economy, and go-faster stripes.
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International artists give Volvo XC60 a makeover
A 2014 Volvo XC60 was given a makeover at the third annual Volvo Art Session in Zurich, Switzerland, by a team of international artists.
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Trendwatch: Refined Industrial
As explored in our Focus and Bio-dynamic autumn/winter 2014/15 macro trends, fresh pastel tones and bright urban accents update the industrial look. Coloured marble, tinted mirrors or recycled glass are added in touches, on a background of white or grey.
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Trendwatch: Refined Industrial
Warm lighting is key to the new industrial style. Shades are made from perforated metal, as well as smoked or tinted glass. Materials are paired - concrete with steel, brass with copper, glass with marble - to complement each other, as seen in Homebuildlife's material-blocking report.
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Trendwatch: Refined Industrial
This report was first published by our partners WSGN-homebuildlife on 22 November.
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How they're made: concept car tires
With the car design calender kicking off tomorrow at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, we've taken a look behind the scenes of a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of concept car design - their tires. We spoke to Michelin's senior industrial designers Ben Ebel and John ...
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Concept Car of the Week: Lamborghini Countach LP500 (1971)
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Volvo picks up Red Dot Design Award for new connectivity system
Volvo's Sensus Connected Touch connectivity system with the world's first voice-activated integrated Spotify connection has been awarded a 2013 Red Dot Design Award.
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Design Development: Kia Provo concept
For the interior design, it was again French designer Florent Mennechet's key sketches that were chosen for development, with the overall design overseen by interior design manager Ralph Kluge and senior interior designer James Moon. Work began in earnest in January 2012. "We [wanted it to] have a dual personality ...
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Design Development: Kia Provo concept
Vehicle type concept/hybrid-electric coupé Chief design officer KIA Peter SchreyerChief designer KIA Design Center Europe Gregory GuillaumeDesign manager, exterior Laurent BoulaySenior designer, exterior Davide LimongelliDesign manager, interior Ralph KlugeSenior designer, interior James MoonInterior designers Florent MennechetColor and Trim manager Barbara SchefflerColor and Trim designer Kathari
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'Concept Cars by Bertone' 2014 Degler Calendar out now
‘Concept Cars by Bertone' is the theme of the 2014 Degler Calendar by automotive photographer Pitor Degler Jablonski, which showcases some of the most important and unique prototypes designed by the coachbuilder.
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Color & trim focus: Six of Poltrona Frau’s auto collaborations
Collaborations between the car industry and the world of product design are fraught with difficulties, are usually fleeting and all too often end in (marketing department) tears.
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Who's Where: Craig Metros heads back to Michigan to become Ford's exterior design director of The Americas
Craig Metros is heading back to his native Michigan to take up a new position as Ford's exterior design director of The Americas.
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Who's Where: Richard Ferlazzo appointed GM Australia design director
Richard Ferlazzo has been appointed General Motors Australia design director. Taking up the position from 1 September, he will report directly to executive director international operations design Michael Simcoe and also GM Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux.
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Volvo Concept XC Coupé shows how new design language translates to SUVs
Volvo's Concept CX Coupé has been revealed in a set of images ahead of its debut at January's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
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What's the difference between styling and design? [w/Video]
2953 Analytics' managing director Jim Hall explains the subtle but important difference between design and styling in a video from Autoline.tv.
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Concept Car of the Week: Pontiac Pursuit (1987)
Wheels are an essential element of car design. They contribute graphically by adding a level a rhythm and details. They can also dramatically affect the impression of power and luxury, and even improve aerodynamic performance.