In a surprise appearance at the SMMT Test Day, the head of VW group design turned up to talk through the ID. GTI concept’s design language. Car Design News grabbed a few minutes with the busy designer to ask him about the increasingly complex nature of automotive design
Head of VW group design Andreas Mindt has spoken about the increasingly complex nature of car design and how suppliers can guide OEMs when it comes to technology. Mindt took time out from revealing the ID GTI concept at SMMT Test Day 2024 to speak to Car Design News and emphasised the importance of the engineering and design working more closely together.
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There is a slight American muscle theme to this week’s round-up, with news-in-brief from Chevrolet and AC plus other stories from Kia, Lancia and Coventry University
A custard-coloured Cadillac was revealed yesterday, showcasing beautiful forms and incredible attention to detail on the interior
