All Exterior design articles
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ArticleTen cars that defined the Art Deco era
Car Design News looks back on an era of fabulous automotive designs, many of which emerged in some of the darkest moments in modern times
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ArticleUAE studio reimagines local icon
The Nissan Patrol might seem an unlikely candidate for the luxe treatment, but its connection to UAE culture means it makes more sense than you might think
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ArticleFine driving meets fine design with Bovensiepen Zagato
The Bovensiepen name is already famous many times over for its ties to Alpina, the famous BMW modification outfit from Buchloe, Germany. Now, the family name has been elevated to the front of the bonnet, not just on a plaque in the cockpit
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Webinar“OEM+ is about complementing an already great design”
Car Design News sat down with Urban Automotive founder Simon Dearn to discuss modification, styling and why certain cars just make sense for ‘OEM plus’ work
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Article‘Fight or flight’: the human science of perceived quality
There is a reason why products resonate with consumers in a certain way, and Alina Braun has dedicated a large portion of her working life to understanding that in more detail. Today, Braun is applying that knowledge in the world of car design
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Article“Studiokurbos moves with speed, agility and independence”
Andreas Kurbos, CEO of Studiokurbos, on the growing importance of CMF design and the integration of smartphones into vehicles
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ArticleWheel designers have “endless design freedom” with carbonfibre
Michael Suchara, director of global marketing at Lacks Carbon Fiber, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Milan during the 2025 Milan design week. Here, he discusses how the company is well positioned to handle recent tariff movements, why two-piece carbonfibre wheels offer designers great flexibility, and what it was like supporting one of the fastest production cars in the world
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ArticleItaldesign on pick-ups, materials and design crossover
Italdesign’s Joaquin Garcia gives CDN a walkaround of the Quintessenza concept and explores the idea of simplicity
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ArticleSensuality versus software: Italy’s design battle
CDN talks to designers at Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Estrema and Bertone about the history of Italian design and what the future might hold
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ArticleGM Design Europe reveals first project: a Corvette
With an all-star team led by Julian Thomson, the Midlands-based design studio has lifted the covers on a blistering new concept
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ArticleCar Design round-up: Aston Martin, Audi and Mazda
Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Aston Martin, Audi, Continental and Mazda
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ArticleChangan’s European debut: “Design talent is what you need to create success”
Changan Automobile, China’s oldest automaker and one of the ‘Big Four’ in the country, has officially arrived in Europe – Car Design News reports
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ArticleThe designers behind Chery’s new MPV concept
From achieving ‘China speed’ to the crucial role of AI in the cockpit, Car Design News speaks to the design experts at Chery Automobile
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ArticleSmart reveals its first mid-size SUV, smart #5
The German marque has expanded its smart product line-up in the UK, with the smart #5 becoming the third electric model introduced within three years
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ArticleFirst Sight: Volvo’s Jeremy Offer on the ES90 and beyond
From 1980s Coupé inspiration to 2025 tech challenges and future opportunities, Volvo’s head of global design Jeremy Offer gets candid
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ArticleCar Design round-up: Ford, Renault and Mahindra
Car Design News takes a look at some of the stories that may have gone under the radar this week. Read on for the latest from Ford, Renault and Mahindra
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ArticleFirst sight: Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Car Design News visited Renault in Paris to become acquainted with its new mini supercar and to speak to Renault’s chief design officer Laurens Van Den Acker
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ArticleTechnology defines new Merc CLA
This new generation Mercedes-Benz CLA brings a familiar form to the table, now packed full of technology and more reliant on lighting than ever