Mark Smyth
ArticleJaguar takes a bold leap with concept Type 00
Jaguar sparked controversy with its rebrand, but will its new concept, the Vision Type 00, silence its critics? Mark Smyth attended an exclusive preview with the design team
ArticleCallum predicts Aqua Mist as the colour for 2025
Aqua Mist, Midnight Tide and Neon Riot all come together to create a vibrant but calming colour palette in 2025. Mark Smyth spoke to the team at Callum Designs about their predictions
ArticleJeep and North Face combine for special edition Avenger
Jeep has entered a collaboration with The North Face. Mark Smyth travelled to Mont Blanc to chat to the design team behind it
ArticleRCA show looks into the future of mobility
Car Design News went along to see the latest work by students at the Royal College of Art’s Intelligent Mobility Exhibition
ArticleGenesis turns up the heat with Magma models
This new line promises to merge form and function seamlessly, delivering enhanced aerodynamics, comfort, and driving dynamics.
ArticleJeep casts light on new Wagoneer S
The new Jeep Wagoneer S showcases a significant design shift for the American marque. We spoke to Jeep’s head of design at a preview event in Germany
ArticleCadillac fashions its EV future with new Optiq
Cadillac is continuing to rebrand for the electrified era. Its first EV, the Lyriq, debuted four years ago and since then the design team at the famous American marque have brought us the luxurious Celestiq, the Escalade IQ and revealed the 2025 seven-seater Vistiq
ArticleMorgan presents the art of Midsummer
The Midsummer is a superb showcase of the collaboration between Morgan and Pininfarina. It also hints at future designs for the traditional British car maker.
Article“Our inspiration is in people and the character they have”
Cupra used the reveal of its new Leon and Formentor models in Madrid to underline its commitment to a new design language distinct from the ‘performance Seat’ look. The brand also unveiled bespoke design studio Cupra Design.
ArticleMazda's inspiring design story with the new CX-80
Mazda has revealed its new CX-80 flagship with luxury and design in every detail. Car Design News visited Mazda’s European design centre to take a look
ArticleIneos Fusilier promises character and capability
Aerodynamics and approachability were key areas for the design team when creating the new Ineos Automotive Fusilier
ArticleC3 angles Citroën towards new design future
Citroën is introducing a new design language with its latest generation C3. Mark Smyth takes a look at the new model with the designers behind it.
ArticleInterior Motives: Aston Martin DB12
The interior of the new Aston Martin DB12 marks a revolution for the British marque and the start of a new journey (via Interior Motives Autumn 2024 issue)
ArticleNissan Design Europe celebrates 20 years with a multi-generational concept
The Nissan Concept 20-23 showcases the work of the team at the Nissan Design Europe studio as it celebrates its 20th year in London
ArticleAston Martin DB12 is all about the experience
CDN speaks to Aston Martin’s director of design, Miles Nurnberger, about the new DB12
ArticleMunro forced to defend its designs as Bollinger goes to court
Scottish electric vehicle start-up, Munro and its designer are being sued by US automaker Bollinger over design patent infringement
ArticleExperience is the future for Peugeot design
Peugeot design director Matthias Hossann chats to Mark Smyth about the Inception concept and what clues it gives us to the brand’s design direction
ArticleAutonomous shuttle designers target a ‘friendly’ feel
This year’s CES signalled that autonomous shuttles will remain a hot topic in 2023. CDN’s Mark Smyth looks back at some of those on show
ArticleBMW aims to Dee-light in new design
Car Design News chats to BMW’s design director, Adrian van Hooydonk, at CES 2023
ArticleCES 2023 Review: Designers show their hand in Las Vegas
Car Design News was in Las Vegas to look at the latest designs and technology at CES 2023