All articles by Freddie Holmes
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ArticleExploring Chery’s Tianji Vision concept
Car Design News goes behind the scenes with this new luxury SUV concept from Exeed
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ArticleDesign driven: Xpeng G6
After a week with the G6, it is clear this is an accomplished vehicle in its own right. However, this newcomer is perhaps let down by familiar UX issues present across the market
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ArticleWatch: Autodesk on solving pain points in design
At the 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum in Germany, leading designers reveal how digital tools are reshaping their daily workflows in this exclusive video from Car Design News
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ArticleCar design round-up: Caterham, Ioniq N and special editions galore
Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Volkswagen, BMW, Peugeot and Caterham
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ArticleExclusive: Sid Odedra on moving from Audi to Polestar
Following a visit to Gothenburg earlier this year and a surprise meeting with the UX specialist, CDN is the first to hear about his first six months at Polestar
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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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ArticleAlpine launches new A390
The new electric fastback expands the brand’s product offering and subsequently its customer base. CDN is in France for the official launch to learn more
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ArticleLuxury and utility combine for unexpected Genesis concept interior
From horology to helicopters, Manil Kim and the interior design team looked far and wide for inspiration with the X Gran Equator concept.
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ArticleChangan adds experienced commercial vehicle design lead
Chris Hamilton joins Changan from Contechs and will lead design for a broad mix of commercial vehicle projects
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ArticleReview: Autodesk AIF 2025
Warm weather and hot topics combined well in Darmstadt as Autodesk experts and customers shared current future opportunities for the software
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ArticleThe key trends influencing automotive lighting design
What are the main trends shaping lighting design, and why has it become central to contemporary products?
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ArticleLynk & Co teams up with Harman Kardon
The design teams at Lynk & Co and Harman Kardon worked closely to push in-car audio to new levels
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ArticleCAA students team up with Xiaomi
Students at the Chinese Academy of Art recently paired up with Xiaomi for a new joint project
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ArticleMeet the photographer that designed an off-road Lotus
The original Lotus Elise has been reimagined as an all-roader and designed by an unlikely candidate
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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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ArticleFive minute sketch: Chris Bangle
At Car Design Dialogues Milan 2025, legendary designer Chris Bangle sketches what he describes as the three ages of car design. This was done without preparation and with a five minute window. He finished as the buzzer went off. A total pro.
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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