Car Design round-up: BMW, Hyundai and Renault

BMW to preview five ‘Art Cars’ at Goodwood Revival

As part of the ongoing BMW 'Art Car' world tour, five rolling sculptures will be making a stop at Goodwood Revival.

Revival revellers can look forward to seeing a 1976 Frank Stella 3.0 CSL, 1977 Roy Lichtenstein 320i Turbo, 1982 Ernst Fuchs 635 CSi, 1995 David Hockney 850 CSi and a 2010 Jeff Koons M3 GT2.

A total of 20 cars make up the BMW art car collection.

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Hyundai teases new concept

The new concept car will make its debut at IAA Mobility in Munich, but for now, a range of teaser images have been released showing part of the front bonnet, rear spoiler, interior stitching and a geometric lighting signature. More to come on that very soon. 

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Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX breaks records

Completing 24,901 miles across seven days, 24 minutes and seven seconds, the Concept AMG GT XX broke 25 long distance records – among them was the record for the greatest distance covered by an electric vehicle in 24 hours.

Drivers maintained a constant speed of 300km/h (around 186 mph), stopping only to recharge. This amounted to a dizzying 3,177 laps of the Nardò circuit.

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Sixth generation of the Renault Clio announced

The new Clio will be premiered in Munich on 8 September, with the vehicle then on show to the general public from 9 September in the Odeonsplatz, central Munich.

Keep up to date with Car Design News for further updates.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Inspired by Primavera revealed

As an exploration of Spring through a series of bespoke vehicles, Rolls-Royce has presented Spectre Inspired by Primavera.

This series includes three different expressions – Evanescent, Reverie and Blossom — with each offering a different interpretation of the seasons, mainly via the exterior and interior colourways.

On the exterior of each of the expressions, a hand-painted coachline cherry blossom branch in bloom is the primary motif, alongside 23-inch alloy wheels which also depict a flower in bloom.

The blossom continues on the inside, with silhouette-based stitching on the headrests and a cherry bough motif etched on the centre console. This particular motif was achieved by experimenting with 37 different laser densities to create the desired contrast against the wooden surface.

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Škoda Vision O – first look inside

A teaser video for the Škoda Vision O shows a minimalistic cabin that prioritises clean lines and simple shapes throughout.

3D printed headrests add a layer of uniqueness, and “plant-based and compostable components” are utilised, although no further detail has been given to what these materials are.

Head of Škoda design Oliver Stefani commented: “The combination of clean lines and intuitive functionality reflect our efforts to create a harmonious and functional interior.

It features materials and design elements that are not only aesthetically an evolution of our Modern Solid design language but also emphasise environmental responsibility.”

The concept will be unveiled in September in Munich.

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New generation of the Volkswagen T-Roc

The second generation of the T-Roc has been “developed from scratch”, with the interior sporting a newly designed cockpit, background lighting and a (up to) 33cm infotainment screen.

The dash panel is upholstered in a “newly developed fabric” to create a lounge-like atmosphere, with the vehicle taking cues from the larger Tiguan and Tayron models –such as the driving experience controls.

The vehicle retains the T-Roc DNA, with a coupé-like rear, but this new generation is 12cm longer – making space for up to five passengers.

The market launch is scheduled for November.

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