All articles by John O'Brien – Page 3
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Rankin: Spirit of Ecstasy collection
Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce announced its collaboration with renowned photographer Rankin in celebration of the Spirit of Ecstasy centenary. Over the course of the collaboration, Rankin has snapped 100 images all inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy - the defining feature of Rolls-Royce's face.
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Sergio Scaglietti: 1920-2011
One of the most iconic names in Italian coachbuilding has died. Sergio Scaglietti, famous for creating some of the most beautiful and valuable cars in the world, passed away earlier this week at the age of 91, in his home town of Modena, Italy.
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Design Contest: Freightliner 'Pride & Profit'
Freightliner, the iconic American truck manufacturer, is hosting a design contest to create the next generation of its 'Pride & Profit' trucks.
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Cadillac XTS 'choreographed' LED lighting explained [w/video]
The introduction of LED lighting into vehicle lamp graphics has seen manufacturers strive to create their own identifiable lighting signatures. Cadillac, for example, is looking to take this one step further with the introduction of LEDs throughout the XTS, rather than just within its light clusters.
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Design Development: Seat IBE concept
Right from the word ‘go', the IBE interior was envisaged as a simple, driver-focused environment. "You don't need a lot of info to drive in the city," as Donckerwolke says, "It's a purist driving experience."
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Jaguar to build C-X75
Jaguar has announced that the C-X75 concept car from the 2010 Paris Motor show will enter limited production. Strictly limited to just 250 units, the hybrid super car is tipped to cost from £700,000 (depending on local taxes).
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Saab files for bankruptcy
Struggling Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has finally filed for bankruptcy. What may well prove to be the closing chapter in this ongoing saga could see the iconic brand laid to rest following months of uncertainty.
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Design Contest: Terra Prix 2085
Local Motors is back once again with another design competition. Unlike previous contests that aim to produce cars through open source design, the Terra Prix 2085 contest is set firmly in the future.
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Audi Urban: Design Miami
Audi’s Urban Future program continues with the ‘Design Miami: Streets without limits’ piece. Designed by architect Bjarke Ingels, the digital street has been created for the forthcoming Design Miami 2011 exhibition.
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Design Development: Citroën Lacoste concept
It is the Lacoste's interior, however, where the collaboration between the two brands is most evident. The concept's smooth pearl white and blue exterior is a stark contrast to the white cotton seat covers and varying textures of the cabin, which includes a 'square relief' motif - an element that ...
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Design Development: Citroën Lacoste concept
The 2010 Paris motor show was a fitting location to debut the Citroën Lacoste concept. A quintessentially French car, the concept sees both Citroën and Lacoste put their own unique and authoritative stamp onto an equally unique and well-executed concept. Drawing from expertise in either brands field, the car is ...
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Aston Martin mobile phone concept
Aston Martin has combined forces with Canadian luxury mobile phone manufacturer, Mobiado, to create the CPT002 concept.
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EyesOn Design 2011
The schedule for the 24th annual EyesOn Design car festival has been announced. As can be expected, the extended Fathers Day weekend show will see the usual concoction of design related events, interspersed with collections of rare cars as well as exotica.
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Home of NAIAS to be updated
The spiritual home of the NAIAS is set to be rejuvenated. The Cobo center in Detroit, home of the North American International Auto Show for over 24 years, is part of a $221 million project that will see it extended and renovated extensively.
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Renault 4 Ever design competition
DesignBoom has teamed up with Renault to create a unique design competition. With the Renault 4 entering its 50th year, the aim of the competition is to redesign and recreate the classic R4.
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Volvo P1800 celebrates 50 years
So far, 2011 has been a significant year with the Jaguar E-Type, Aston Martin DB4-GT Zagato and BMW 'Neue Klasse' all celebrating their 50 year anniversaries. The Volvo P1800, which celebrates its half century anniversary this year, is yet another car entering this exclusive club.
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Mini at the Salone del Mobile, Milan
Mini is using this year's Salone del Mobile in Milan to showcase its 'flair for design.' As with previous years, Mini will be using sites at Milan's Università degli Studi and the Triennale Design Museum for its installations that highlight the brand's 'Creative Use of Space' philosophy.
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General Motors EN-V to be branded Chevrolet
Chevrolet was gifted a centennial birthday present today, with parent company GM announcing that its 2030 Vision concept would carry the bow-tie badge. The youthful orientation and entry level positioning of Chevrolet within the GM portfolio subtly earmarks the intended audience for the EN-V, with the device being billed as ...
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Video: Buick's lead color and trim designer, Heather Scalf on the new Encore SUV
Buick's lead color and trim designer, Heather Scalf, talks us through the Buick Encore's interior as part of General Motors' ‘Faces of GM' series of short videos.
