All Exterior design articles – Page 4
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Article“This concept is not just one of those empty show cars”
The breathtaking Mazda Iconic SP concept might be into production. We hope. Car Design News caught up with Mazda’s design manager Masashi Nakayama to hear more
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ArticleJaguar takes a bold leap with concept Type 00
Jaguar sparked controversy with its rebrand, but will its new concept, the Vision Type 00, silence its critics? Mark Smyth attended an exclusive preview with the design team
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ArticleAudi revives Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen
Ninety years since the idea was first dreamed up by Porsche’s designers, Audi has finally built the Auto Union ‘Schnellsportwagen’
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ArticleGiovanny Arroba on the design of the new Nissan Murano
Nissan’s senior design director speaks with CDN about the long-awaited update to the brand’s signature midsize SUV
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ArticleState-of-the-art wind tunnel hits the open market
Tucked away in the anonymity of the Cambridgeshire countryside is a championship-winning facility that promises to use its racing pedigree for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs)
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ArticlePininfarina CCO on restoring Honda’s first ever concept car
The Honda HP-X has been beautifully restored by Pininfarina, capturing an iconic glimpse in time. But instead of feeling nostalgic, the design team is looking ahead to challenge market convergences
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ArticleMahindra’s new SUV shows concepts can make it to production
The concept we saw over two years ago has made it through to production virtually unchanged, a testament to the advanced design studio that does far more than purely creative work
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ArticleCallum predicts Aqua Mist as the colour for 2025
Aqua Mist, Midnight Tide and Neon Riot all come together to create a vibrant but calming colour palette in 2025. Mark Smyth spoke to the team at Callum Designs about their predictions
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ArticleRestomod Jaguar XJS launches amid brand revamp
The same week that Jaguar has launched its new marketing campaign ahead of a complete makeover, TWR has revealed a tribute to the XJS
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ArticleChevrolet designers go “truck-like” with compact SUV
Car Design News heads to Nashville for a spin in the Chevrolet Equinox
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ArticleCallum revisits stunning C-X75 supercar
Legendary designer Ian Callum describes working on “the one that got away” and the principles of designing for longevity
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ArticleCar design round-up: SUVs galore
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from AMG, Bentley, Hyundai, Morgan and more…
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ArticleIn pictures: Maserati Biturbo restomod
Italian coachworks Modena Automobili has revealed its first restomod which reimagines the Maserati Biturbo
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ArticleFirst Sight: Hyundai Initium concept
Hyundai introduces a new, hydrogen powered, family-oriented SUV with a new design language
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ArticleKarma design bosses reveal the ‘ultimate’ edition of the Revero
Michelle Christensen and Nicholas David share the design story behind the brand’s latest ultra luxury performance coupe
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ArticleScout reveals two concepts in long-awaited debut
Rugged SUV and pickup truck concepts revitalise a storied American brand. Head of design Chris Benjamin gives Laura Burstein the details
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ArticlePorsche goes emblem heavy with ‘puristic’ Carrera T
The updated model employs graphics and lighting to celebrate the six-speed manual transmission
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ArticleIn pictures: 2026 Bertone Runabout production model
The Runabout started as a concept but will now enter production in 2026 as part of the design house’s new Classic range
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ArticleDS X E-Tense concept: high fashion meets high performance
With one side dedicated to racing and the other to chauffeured comfort, DS Automobiles’ new concept has a split personality