All articles by Guy Bird
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ArticleDesign Driven: Polestar 3 vs. Polestar 4
Car Design News pits the Polestar 3 against its newer, younger sibling in an all-in battle royale.Which slice of Chinese-funded scandi-minimalism will win out in this design face-off
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ArticleCircutex: The story of leather legend Bader’s bold move to vegan
The idea of Bader – a premium leather supplier – launching an innovative vegan and eco-conscious coated textile, alongside its existing sustainable leather products, might come as a surprise. But to meet the new needs of customers and by combining traditional design and craftsmanship with modern technology, that’s exactly what the 153-year-old family-run German business has done
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ArticleSixth sense: Micra returns electric
As the sixth generation of the Micra is reborn as a full EV, Car Design News sneaked into a small and secret lock-up in south London to see the car up close and personal and ask the ever-affable European studio interior design manager and ‘Nissan Lifer’ Bert Dehaes to explain more
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ArticleExclusive Q&A: Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s global design boss
Car Design News visits Hiroshima to exclusively talk with Mazda’s global design boss Masashi Nakayama about his varied inspirations, the importance of clay and the art of lawn-mowing
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ArticleFirst Sight: Hyundai’s 2025 Seoul Quartet
The Korean powerhouse brand Hyundai chose the Seoul Mobility Show in early April to unveil not one, but four new cars, mostly playing very different tunes, but still united by the pixel
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ArticleExclusive Q&A: Oliver Samson, Kia Europe Design
Kia Europe Design’s chief senior designer Oliver Samson talks tech and European aesthetics in Car Design News’ exclusive studio chat
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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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ArticleCDN’s highlights from Rétromobile 2025
Guy Bird was in Paris for Retromobile 2025 earlier this month and found an impressive mix of cars, clothes and auto-related curiosities
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ArticleExclusive: BYD design boss Egger gives rare interview
Car Design News’ candid Q&A with BYD’s global design director Wolfgang Eggers discusses the challenges of creating new brands from scratch, differentiating interior design convincingly and learning Mandarin
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ArticleShould Renault thank Peugeot for its recent design success?
CDN’s exclusive Q&A with Sandeep Bhambra, Renault’s chief designer, advanced design and concept cars reveals all
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ArticleInterior Motives: Fiat Grande Panda
The 2024 Fiat Grande Panda is part of a new family of vehicles that lean into the legacy of the very first one, but in intelligent new ways
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ArticleRenault the standout at Paris – but no need for Fl4wer Power
In a surprise to nobody, Renault arguably had the most impressive stand at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, displaying a raft of concepts and upcoming production models on home turf. Guy Bird reports on the French brand’s presence this year, which was a real mixed bag – not in the figurative sense – but in the sheer range of models on display, from small city cars to commercial delivery vans
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ArticleIn memoriam: Bruno Sacco (1933-2024)
Bruno Sacco, Italian Mercedes-Benz design veteran and one of the most significant names in the industry, has died aged 90
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ArticleResurrecting the Ford Capri – pros and cons
Great design, just don’t call it a Capri – or maybe do?
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ArticleShow review: Gandini glory at Goodwood 2024
Cartier et Luxe pays tribute Marcello Gandini at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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ArticleFirst Sight: Tourbillon is a Bugatti to watch
Design director Frank Heyl explains the all-new Bugatti
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ArticleKia EV3 confirms Habib’s strong design direction
Car Design News had an early look at the new Kia EV3, a compact SUV that continues a theme set by the EV9
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ArticleAnthony Lo leaves Ford
After just over three years at the helm, Ford’s chief design officer Anthony Lo is leaving the company
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ArticleMilan, signal, manoeuvre
Why 2024’s Milan Design Week was a splendid edition, with car brands sliding into the wider design mix well (with only a few caveats)…
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ArticleIn memoriam: Paolo Pininfarina (1958-2024)
Car Design News celebrates the life of Paolo Pininfarina, who has sadly passed away aged 65