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In pictures: Cadillac SOLLEI Concept
A custard-coloured Cadillac was revealed yesterday, showcasing beautiful forms and incredible attention to detail on the interior
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Design analysis: Designing a paint colour
Car Design News speaks to the CMF team at Envisage to delve into the highly specialised area of paint design
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Interview: Alena Gersonde, senior colour and material designer, Mazda
From a spell working as a motorsport journalist to shaping the look and feel of new cars, the German-Italian designer discusses the collaborative aspect of CMF, smart surfaces and transporting European flavours to Japan
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Mazda explores old solutions to new CMF problems
A visit to Marseille revealed how Mazda is drawing inspiration from age-old painting and dyeing techniques
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Milan Design Week: A CMF sampler
Furniture, fashion, cars, make for a veritable feast of materials. Car Design News sampled the offerings at Milan Design Week 2024
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Cadillac fashions its EV future with new Optiq
Cadillac is continuing to rebrand for the electrified era. Its first EV, the Lyriq, debuted four years ago and since then the design team at the famous American marque have brought us the luxurious Celestiq, the Escalade IQ and revealed the 2025 seven-seater Vistiq
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“Our inspiration is in people and the character they have”
Cupra used the reveal of its new Leon and Formentor models in Madrid to underline its commitment to a new design language distinct from the ‘performance Seat’ look. The brand also unveiled bespoke design studio Cupra Design.
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Ford team creates China-specific trim for new Bronco
China is the first market outside of the US to have received a variant of the Bronco SUV tailored to its needs
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Menorca offers clean alternative to conventional suede
A new water-based microfibre suede has been released in response to growing demand for clean yet durable automotive materials
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Martina Starke shifts from Designworks to Rolls-Royce
Long-time BMW Group designer Martina Starke has traded Munich for Goodwood
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“Storytelling and creativity will become much more important in luxury”
Peter Widmann, senior vice president and managing director of Swarovski Mobility, speaks to Car Design News about the brand’s recent work which marries decorative crystals with functionality and his predictions for the future of luxury
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Watch: Benedetta Terraneo on technical innovation at Miko Srl
Benedetta Terraneo speaks to Car Design News on technical innovation at Miko Srl and why speed of development is the main challenge facing suppliers
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Interview: Debra Choong, Bridge of Weir
Scottish leather company Bridge of Weir has opened a design studio in Warwick, near Coventry. Car Design News spoke with head of design Debra Choong to garner her thoughts on the industry
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Colour trends to expect in car design
Car Design News investigates how Colour of the Year forecasts are playing out in the automotive space
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Car Design News returns to Milan
Car Design News is returning to the Salone del Mobile in Milan to explore new ideas of luxury
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Watch: Bentley’s design heads on the brand’s future
Car Design News paid a visit to Bentley at the luxury British marque’s Crewe headquarters to speak to the department heads of exterior, interior and CMF
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Interior Motives: Amy Frascella
CMF design has emerged from the shadow of interior and exterior design teams. Car Design News spoke to Amy Frascella about the discipline’s quiet revolution
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Interior Motives: Tata Avinya
Taking its cues from catamaran design with a dollop of high-modernism, the Tata Avinya marks a sea-change for the Indian brand
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New plant-based Ultrasuede® showcases brand direction
A new variety of Ultrasuede® has been developed, Ultrasude nu, which uses 100% plant-based polyester
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Watch: More than just a new coat of paint - Alias 2024
Watch on-demand our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Alias Product Manager Phil Botley will be discusing the new Alias 2024 release.