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Lucy Abbott

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Halcyon’s craft-led approach to personalised restomods

Car Design News dives into the typically hidden process of designing a personalised restomod with head designer Patrick McCallion

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Round-up: Nissan Juke; Mini X Vagabund collaboration and people news

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from VW, Mini, Nissan & the latest people news

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Gilles Vidal on the future of Stellantis’ European brands – “We need to deliver iconic products”

Head of design for Stellantis’ European brands, Gilles Vidal, lays out the roadmap for the future of design at Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Vauxhall, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Maserati

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Rolls-Royce reveals design of Project Nightingale

Project Nightingale, the first in the Coachbuild Collection programme, has been unveiled by Rolls-Royce

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Round-up: Honda Super-N, two new Hyundai concepts & Ford expands World HQ

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Honda, Hyundai and Ford

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Ludwin Cruz promoted to Jeep interior design chief North America

Jeep has promoted Ludwin Cruz to chief of interior design for North America, leading the creative direction of interior experiences

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“In the end, we’re human beings designing for human beings” – Todd Willing

Ford Motor Company's head of design, Todd Willing, delves into the challenges the industry is facing, recent launches and AI tools

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“The market is asking for it, but do we really need it?” – Lynk & Co’s head of brand experience on digital tools

CDN sat down with Stefano Oliva to discuss how digital tools are key for an international brand and his complex views on AI

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Design walkaround: Urban Automotive’s Lamborghini Urus SE Widetrack

Urban Automotive design lead John Hancock guides Car Design News around the enhanced Lamborghini Urus SE Widetrack

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Round up: Škoda Peaq preview, Rolls-Royce yachting collection & people moves

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Škoda, Rolls-Royce, Chevrolet and the latest people moves

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Design of new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed

Mercedes-Benz’s new Maybach S-Class debuts a new operating system and a leather-free interior

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Geely’s VP of global design: “China speed is an old story now”

Stefan Sielaff speaks to CDN on brand development, sustainability and AI

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Round up: VW previews ID. Cross; Xiaomi refreshes the SU7 & people moves

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Xiaomi, Volkswagen, Changan and the latest people news

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Designing the Volvo EX60: “The electric architecture means we can craft proportions to our liking”

Volvo’s head of interior design and director of exterior design explain key design decisions behind the EX60

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Round-up: Coventry design firm goes bust; Ferrari Amalfi Spider & Nissan X-Trail

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Ferrari, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Morgan and HPL Prototypes

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Celebrating International Women's Day

Car Design News recognises International Women's Day 2026

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Tensor Robocar: the personal autonomous vehicle shaped by sensors

The autonomous SUV features over 100 sensors, a retractable steering wheel and pedals plus the ability to communicate with passengers through natural language. Car Design News speaks to COO Jewel Li to find out more…

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Car Design round-up: Audi RS 5, four new Polestars and Waymo reduces sensors

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Audi, BYD, Polestar, Skoda, Waymo and more people moves

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Pforzheim BA Transportation Design degree show 2026

Car Design News reports from Germany’s leading automotive design school to meet the next generation of design talent

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Andreas Mindt named as head of Volkswagen Group design

Volkswagen has announced that Andreas Mindt will assume the role of head of VW Group design as of 1 March 2026

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The rise of Indian car design

The Indian automotive industry has shifted from manufacturing international vehicles modified for local roads to producing design-led automobiles shaped by Indian consumer demands

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Car Design round-up: New BMW Alpina logo, laser-engraved Rolls Royce Phantom & people moves

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from BMW Alpina, Rolls Royce and the latest people moves

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Design of new 2027 Toyota Highlander revealed

Toyota has unveiled the 2027 Toyota Highlander, a three-row battery-electric SUV

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Car Design round-up: Bentley, Mercedes and people news

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Bentley, Mercedes, Ultrasuede and the latest people moves

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Monthly focus: Autonomous vehicles – 2026 and beyond

This month, Car Design News shines a light on autonomous vehicles and what to expect in 2026

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In review: Design for manufacturing

As part of Car Design News’ January focus, the practice of design for manufacturing is explored. Here’s what we learnt…

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Porsche appoints Tobias Sühlmann as new head of design

Tobias Sühlmann has been named Porsche’s new design boss, succeeding Michael Mauer

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New Renault Duster design for India

The Renault Duster has received a design refresh for its 2026 relaunch in the Indian market

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Car Design round-up: Volvo EX60, new Mercedes F1 design & people moves

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Volvo, Mercedes and Mini

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“Constraints enable creativity” – Oilstainlab CEO on design for manufacturing

The creator of a radical retro-inspired hypercar tells CDN how embedding manufacturing constraints early lets their small team turn radical designs into buildable cars

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Ferrari unveils Tailor Made 12Cilindri with Korean inspiration

The new Tailor Made 12Cilindri has been created in collaboration with four young South Korean artists using innovative materials and techniques

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Car Design round-up: Renault Filante, Skoda’s flagship SUV & Volvo expands AI voice control

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Harman, Renault, Skoda and Volvo

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New colour report suggests green was the colour of 2025

BASF’s automotive colour report examines the current spectrum of vehicle colours, highlighting the most popular shades and which colours are in decline

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Range Rover reveals London-inspired series

The collection of SUVs are crafted to capture the character of London through both exterior and interior design

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Honda unveils new logo

The new ‘H’ mark was designed in conjunction with the development of the brand’s latest electric vehicles

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Car Design round-up: Reveals from Brussels Motor Show & people moves

Car Design News looks at some news snippets including the latest updates from the Brussels Motor Show (full report to come on that) plus some people moves

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Marília Biill promoted to VP of CMF design at Kia

Kia signals importance of CMF by creating a new role for Marília Biill

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Car design round-up: Renault Filante crossover, new VW ID.Polo cockpit and a foldable steering wheel

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar over the Christmas period, including the latest updates from Lexus, Renault and Volkswagen

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Volvo reveals custom typeface designed with safety in mind

Volvo Centum has been designed to make reading faster and, therefore, attention sharper

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Car design round-up: Kia Vision Meta Turismo, Alpine teaser and Tokyo auction top picks

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Audi, Kia, Alpine, Mercedes-Benz and the Tokyo Auto Saloon

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Top people moves in car design 2025

This month Car Design News turns the spotlight on the most significant people moves shaping the global car design industry in 2025

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How autonomy reshapes vehicle design: the Zoox robotaxi

Car Design News speaks to the lead designer and senior CMF designer of the Zoox autonomous robotaxi

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Car Design round-up: Lexus LFA Concept, Toyota GR GT and Porsche’s fabric resurgence

Car Design News looks at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Porsche, Hyundai, Toyota and Lexus

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Design driven: 2026 Peugeot 308

Sporting a facelift, Car Design News took the Peugeot 308 out for a spin on the Portuguese coast

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Car Design round up: Goodbye to BMW Z4, Škoda 100 reimagined and new Mazda CX-5 cockpit

Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from BMW, Škoda and Mazda

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First sight: Peugeot Polygon concept

Equipped with the Hypersquare steering wheel that will enter production in 2027, the Polygon concept introduces the future of design at Peugeot

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Car Design round-up: Video game-inspired Rolls-Royce, Ferrari educational hub & Hyundai Crater concept

Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Hyundai, McLaren and Jeep

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Porsche reveals design of the Cayenne Electric

The Cayenne Electric marks Porsche’s first battery-electric SUV and sports a ‘developed’ design language

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Inside Ford’s new World Headquarters with six design studios

The 2.1 million square-foot HQ was designed in collaboration with Snøhetta

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Car Design round-up: Bentley Supersports, Cupra’s racing-inspired Leon and in-vehicle display advancements

Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Audi, Bentley, Cupra and Harman

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“Simplified, emotional but still functional” Škoda’s Oliver Stefani on the Vision O concept

Chief designer at Škoda Oliver Stefani walks Car Design News through the Vision O concept during its first UK appearance

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Car Design round-up: first look at Peugeot concept, Bentley hints at 2026 SUV and two new R&D centres

Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Bentley, Marelli, Porsche and Peugeot

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Monthly focus: Autonomous vehicles

This November, Car Design News explores how the rise of autonomous vehicles is forcing designers to rethink traditional automotive design – from layout to inclusivity to emotion