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Building on last year’s Christmas round-up, the editorial team is back once again to reflect on the main trends, launches and talking points of 2026.
From motorshows and press trips to CDN’s own events, our writers were all over the world as usual and plenty of cars – both concept and production – caught our eye. Join us for a look back on what was another exciting year in design, complete with special guests.
Join James McLachlan, Freddie Holmes and Lucy Abbott and put your own questions to the team during live Q&A.
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James McLachlan
editor-in-chief
Car Design News
James McLachlan is editor-in-chief of Car Design News, Interior Motives and Car Design Review writing, commissioning and editing the editorial output across digital and print. A design journalist for 17 years, James is interested in the intersection between car design, urban planning, technology and culture.
Freddie Holmes
deputy editor
Car Design News
Freddie Holmes is the deputy editor of Car Design News and has been an automotive journalist for more than a decade, exploring everything from classic cars to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Lucy Abbott
assistant editor
Car Design News
Lucy Abbott is the assistant editor of Car Design News, covering the latest automotive design news and delving into key topics within the industry.
