Watch on demand: Car Design News: 2025 in review
The CDN editorial team dissect the main happenings of 2025, from key trends to major launches, job changes and more.
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- Date: 16 December 2025
- Time: 11:00 GMT | 06:00 EST | 12:00 CET
- Format: Livestream
In this ‘Christmas cracker’ our in-house writing team reflected on major motorshow launches, highlighting both concept and production cars that caught their eye.
The job market was active as ever, too, with some significant career moves that could change the direction of several brands – did any take us by surprise?
We also considered some of the broader trends that have become apparent in the world of design, and what we’re looking forward to in 2026 both at CDN and across the industry.
Watch for the most casual of reports on this year in car design – and hear from our special guests.
Speakers
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.
With insights from:
- Tisha Johnson, head of design, Slate
- Carolin Nuyten, senior design manager, head of cmf design Europe, Chery Europe GmbH
- Rekha Meena, interim head of CMF design, Volvo Cars
- Klaus Zyciora, vice president and global head of design, Changan Automobile
- Massimo Frascella, chief creative officer, AUDI AG
- Nahum Escobedo, head of exterior design, Polestar
All featured insights are sourced from our rich catalogue of prior interviews, articles, and event sessions.
Upcoming livestreams:
Please keep an eye out for updates on our 2026 livestreams - further announcements to follow.
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These livestreams are your gateway to cutting-edge discussions, expert insights, and actionable strategies to stay ahead in the fast-evolving automotive design world.
