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Car Design round-up: Bentley, BMW and Peugeot
Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Bentley, Peugeot, BMW, and more…
Bentley Motors expands Crewe HQ
A new engineering technical centre has been opened at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe.
Located across two floors, the centre will include a prototype workshop for future models, materials development and a software integration department.
This news come after the opening of a design studio and the announcement of the new paint shop due to open next year.
Full release here.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen
The BMW iX5 has been announced to be the first model to offer a choice of five different drivetrain variants – petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell.
The compact hydrogen iX5 model is now entering series production, set to be released in 2028.
Vice president of hydrogen vehicles at BMW Michael Rath commented: “The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be a true BMW – pioneering in its class and delivering BMW’s typical driving pleasure.” As such, it represents the second mainstay of electromobility, after battery-electric vehicles.”
Full release here.
First teaser for Peugeot Polygon concept car revealed
A teaser video has been released by Peugeot announcing the new Peugeot Polygon concept car.
The video depicts an illuminated Peugeot logo surrounded by circular lights, which parts way to reveal a screen animating the new concept’s name, with blue being the primary colour utilised. From this, perhaps we can expect a striking blue geometrical concept that leans heavily on its lighting signature and front face graphics. Time will soon tell…
Full release here.
Dymag Technologies Limited launch the Halo wheel
The Halo wheel is designed exclusively for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and is the wheel-makers first complete carbon composite car wheel.
A forged aluminium centrepiece and carbon fibre rim make up the sleek wheel, with the black and bronze colour-way emphasising the forked spokes.
Executive chair at Dymag Christopher Shelley remarked: “Halo represents the most advanced and exclusive production wheel in our history. Dymag has the platform to take carbon hybrid wheel technology to a global scale. Halo is the perfect example of how heritage, innovation, and industrial strength combine to define the future.”
Full release here.
