Dacia enters the C-segment with the Bigster
Innovative technology and design exploration has led to a breakthrough in how in-car audio systems can be packaged
Car Design News reports on the Chinese car design industry
The Pride EV was commissioned to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary
Shawmut addresses two key drawbacks of traditional urethane-infused non-woven suedes – sustainability and ease of use – through Neoluxe
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Renault, Ultrafabrics, McLaren and more…
Francesca Sangalli, head of colour and trim at Cupra, explains how distinct colour themes, finishes and parametric patterns help the brand stand out
Bruno Sacco, Italian Mercedes-Benz design veteran and one of the most significant names in the industry, has died aged 90
The new Renault 4 E-Tech builds on the revival of iconic nameplates
The interior of the new Volvo VNL truck highlights the crossover (and constrast) between commercial vehicle and passenger car design
Kadence has decades of experience in digital modelling, now enhanced by new design technical chief Wayne Morgan
”This is an expression of a new design language,” says Lotus VP of design Ben Payne during an exclusive tour of the new Theory 1
Ford of Europe’s design team worked secretly to bring the iconic RS200 closer to new, younger audiences. Car Design News visited them in Cologne to find out more
Ralph Gilles discusses design and the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024
The legendary workhouse returns for a BEV era
Crystal is a relatively new material to the automotive industry and design teams looking to bring it in require an experienced partner
DS Automobiles’ design boss gives a walkaround of the inspired SM Tribute concept which was created from scratch just in time for its public debut this month
Olivier Daillance discusses the impact of new Euro NCAP guidance on UX, leveraging his skills as a graphic designer and how AI will make for intuitive cockpits
CMF experts CNT Factory pick out some groundbreaking projects and materials, including work from BMW and Freitag
Lotus has revealed a high-performance concept, the Theory 1, which will serve as a manifesto for future models
EV designer Benoit Jacob has joined GAC as the executive design director. He has over two decades of experience with companies like VW, BMW and Renault
BMW Group is comprehensively overhauling its design division with the BMW brand team split into two studios supported by a newly created CMF department working across all brands
Ford’s Paul Wraith discusses the importance of design to the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024
The science of perceived quality ensures a product materialises as intended
Renault unveils R17 electric restomod prototype by Ora-Ïto ahead of 2024 Paris Motor Show
The Spanish brand has thrown a lavish event to celebrate the launch of its new model, a performance SUV that it says is an example of “design following emotion”
CDN sits down with Stefan Lamm, the new director of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz
It is all change at Swedish EV brand Polestar as CEO Thomas Ingenlath follows design director Maximilian Missoni out the door
Technicon Design has established itself as an expert in the world of perceived quality, an element of automotive design that should be given greater care
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Pininfarina, AMG and the latest raft of Chinese EVs
The next generation of the American SUV debuted at a multi-million-dollar home appointed with Lincoln-inspired colours and finishes, underscoring the intersection between automotive and residential design
The Ariel Nomad has been given a conservative redesign on the outside, but the new concept has plenty going on underneath
Red Bull Racing legend Adrian Newey unveiled the RB17 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024. Newey spoke to Car Design News about his ‘legacy car’ and why the best engineering solutions are often the most beautiful
Ford veteran Todd Willing is Ford’s new head of design, filling the role vacated by Anthony Lo earlier in 2024
It’s time to see who made the shortlist for the 2024 People Awards
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest news in brief
Polestar has appointed Philipp Römers as its new head of design, replacing Maximilian Missoni who headed up the Swedish EV brand design department for six years
Mitja Borkert on the design of the new Temerario
The production-ready Symbioz is a far cry from what earlier concepts had promoted, but sits well within the wider family line-up.
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest news in brief
At Monterey Car Week the storied luxury marque brings opulence and performance to a dramatic new 2+2 concept
Jean-Arthur Madelaine-Advenier, previously head of interiors at Polestar, has joined Xiaomi as design director at the brand’s Munich studio
Following an earlier experience with the entry-level Super 600, Car Design News gets to know the raucous and hands-on Caterham Seven 620S
This time it is the turn of CDN editor James McLachlan to bare his soul
The popular designer takes the top interiors job at the company alongside his existing work fostering the Polestar Design Community
As the storied German customiser heads to Monterey Car Week, we look back on a half-century of bespoke Porsches – and others
Car Design News went along to the hotly anticipated launch of the Nilu hypercar and grabbed a word with the masterminds behind it
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest news in brief
Sasha Selipanov has always made clear his love of ultra-fast cars and after a career creating hypercars for the likes of Bugatti and Koenigsegg, is on the verge of launching his own
Car Design News investigates how departments beyond the studio influence the final design of a vehicle. This time, it is not engineering, but marketing and product planning under the microscope
Car Design News covers the Polestar Concept BST at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
Car Design News spoke to design bosses past and present plus other notable alumni to find out what Potsdam was like in the glory days – plus the possible reasons behind its closure. Peter Wouda, Thomas Ingenlath, Stefan Sielaff and more offer honest reflections, fond memories and surprising revelations
Jeep design lead Vince Galante looks back on the history of the Wrangler and how the brand has continued to update it for the modern era
Known for his humor and charm, Ian Cameron’s passing leaves a lasting impact on car design and those who knew him personally. Christopher Butt pays tribute to a truly great designer
Great design, just don’t call it a Capri – or maybe do?
The ‘Soujourn’ aims to bring a touch of refinement to the original Geländewagen
Amko Leenarts is the design director at Ford of Europe and a board member of Dutch sportscar brand Donkervoort. In this article, he shortlists five objects that hold a special place in his heart (and home) that reflect his love of design
The Bentley design team gathered to show off their cars
There is a slight American muscle theme to this week’s round-up, with news-in-brief from Chevrolet and AC plus other stories from Kia, Lancia and Coventry University
Li Auto has followed other Chinese car brands with the addition of a new Munich design studio
Peter Wouda is taking on a new role at SAIC Volkswagen in China
A custard-coloured Cadillac was revealed yesterday, showcasing beautiful forms and incredible attention to detail on the interior
British designer Tony Hatter reflects on a career that spans several generations of Porsche sports cars and design processes
Car Design News drives the Caterham Super Seven 600
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Audi, Koenigsegg, MG and more…
This year’s EyesOn Design show was a continuation of a theme: great cars, great designers and good times – all for a good cause.
Car Design News went along to see the latest work by students at the Royal College of Art’s Intelligent Mobility Exhibition
Inside General Motors’ Design West studio
Cartier et Luxe pays tribute Marcello Gandini at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Car Design News reports on the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Former Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron has been reportedly stabbed to death at home
The MG Cyber GTS is revealed
Khalil Design has established itself as a key trend setter in the world of colour and materials and is set to open a new studio in Baden Baden for the luxury market
Car Design News speaks to the CMF team at Envisage to delve into the highly specialised area of paint design
With the Goodwood Festival of Speed nearly upon us, Car Design News highlights the most interesting launches
Car Design News takes a Scandinavian road trip in Peugeot’s new all-electric seven-seater SUV, the e-5008
Get to know the Car Design News team. This week, it is our US correspondent, Karl Smith, who shares his early introduction to cars and what it’s like as a car design writer
Car Design News caught up with Alpine head of design, Antony Villain, to learn more about the tough second album that was the A290
Nicolas Proust will be taking on a new role within Tata Motors, leading the Italian outpost in Turin
Get to know the Car Design News team. This week, it is our deputy editor, Freddie Holmes, who shares his early introduction to cars and what it’s like as a car design writer
Porsche customiser bb Auto will bring a new concept to Monterey Car Week
The Volkswagen Iroc concept, unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from BMW, Bentley, Genesis and more…
To create innovative products and experiences that resonate with consumers, designers from various fields need to work together. A new e-book by Dassault Systèmes details how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can support collaboration across multiple teams and on a global stage
Car Design News shares new images of the autonomous mobility start-up backed by the Rimac leadership team
Design director Frank Heyl explains the all-new Bugatti
Quentin Amore on the new Maserati GranCabrio
From a spell working as a motorsport journalist to shaping the look and feel of new cars, the German-Italian designer discusses the collaborative aspect of CMF, smart surfaces and transporting European flavours to Japan
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from BMW, Bugatti, Maserati and more…
With rich experience of working on Mercedes-AMG projects, Edgar Chu jumped at the chance to take on the EVO II project. He tells CDN the challenge was in balancing past and future
Car Design News reviews Coventry Connections – 50 years of Transport Design at Coventry University
Granstudio’s immersive design tool, DigiPHY, enables designers to seamlessly integrate physical and digital realities boosting creativity and collaboration across teams. What’s more, the studio has made it widely available across the industry
The Bertone GB110 hypercar has been shown in public for the first time
Car Design News investigates the principles of tyre design and what room for innovation remains
Jason Barlow looks back at the Geneva Motor Show
The storied programme moves into the Mullin Transportation Design Center at the College’s South Campus
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from MINI, Lamborghini, Lynk & CO and more…
Car Design News spoke to Francois Leboine on the new Fiat Panda family
Alfa Romeo’s Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos discusses the design of the Junior
A new EV has been previewed ahead of the Busan International Mobility Show
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
Car Design News covers the work of this year’s Automotive and Transport Design graduates at Staffordshire University
A celebrated part of Latin culture in Los Angeles gets its own major exhibition at the Petersen Museum, gathering muscle cars, choppers and more
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Dacia, Polestar, Rivian and more…
A visit to Marseille revealed how Mazda is drawing inspiration from age-old painting and dyeing techniques
To Car Design News’ delight, the late master’s Lancia Sibilo turned up at Milan Design Week
Furniture, fashion, cars, make for a veritable feast of materials. Car Design News sampled the offerings at Milan Design Week 2024
A look back of the history of the Dodge Charger reveals the good, the bad, and the plain awful
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Alfa Romeo, Bertone, BYD and more…
Eduardo Ramírez takes on a new role at Hyundai Design Europe
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
Following a weak return in February 2024, the Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled permanently with the organisers blaming a lack of interest from OEMs had dealt ’a final blow for a future edition’
“Cars and watches have marked the evolution of technology and to a certain extent, that of design, fashion and society” – Flavio Manzoni
In a surprise appearance at the SMMT Test Day, the head of VW group design turned up to talk through the ID. GTI concept’s design language. Car Design News grabbed a few minutes with the busy designer to ask him about the increasingly complex nature of automotive design
It is the interior design lead who has been given the top design job at Lancia
Car Design News had an early look at the new Kia EV3, a compact SUV that continues a theme set by the EV9
GAC has built a new mantra around design and the third concept from its Car Culture series shows this is a studio built around agility
Car Design News sits down with Han Luqiang, a virtual reality engineer at FAW-Volkswagen, to see how VR is helping the team
With a brace of wins at the CDN People Awards, Tata Motors has an enviable reputation for having one of the best clay modelling teams in the industry. Car Design News paid the team a visit in their state-of-the-art facilities in Warwick
It might seem an unlikely strategy for an organisation as broad as Volvo Group, but strategic partnerships with others in the transportation arena (and beyond) is helping to bring results quicker. And at a practical level, it helps to share the load.
As a studio engineer prior to his current role at Audi, Daniele Sirigatti knows how designers work — and what makes them tick.
Martin Uhlarik has been on a mission to bring the design and engineering departments together within Tata Motors, and by all accounts he has done that. Part of the breakthrough came as a result of breaking down barriers — both metaphorically and physically, given the layout of the building — and recognising that both sides are working toward a shared goal. Read a summary of the Design4Production show here for free.
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Alfa Romeo, INEOS, BMW and more…
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.
Ford of Europe’s design director Amko Leenarts spoke to Car Design News shortly after leaving the stage at the Design4Production conference in Munich. Here he talks about the “hugely inspirational” conversations had during the show, but doubles down on the fact that designers and engineers can work together far more collaboratively, particularly with sustainability goals in mind.
Skoda has brought over Chan Park who will serve as the new head of interior/HMI design
The ex-Volkswagen and now Changan design boss is enjoying his time in China and has found the “light speed” pace of development a refreshing change. Here he speaks with CDN editor James McLachlan during the Design4Production conference in Munich.
Get all the highlights as they happen at Design4Production in Munich
Car Design News goes behind the scenes at Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Alpine, Caterham, Skywell and more…
Mayer will join another ex-Volvo colleague at Bentley, working under head of design Robin Page who joined a year ago this month
In this article from Car Design Review X, Prefix president Eric Zeile explains how the company has made its name in advanced design services
Car Design News chats to Italdesign’s head of design about the new Asso di Picche in Movimento concept and the original 1973 show car that embodied the company’s fascination of design and engineering
After just over three years at the helm, Ford’s chief design officer Anthony Lo is leaving the company
The Autodesk Innovation Forum brought together experts from Kia, Rivian and Porsche to explore the roles of AI and VR in design. Freddie Holmes reports
Klaus Zyciora, newish VP of design for Changan spoke to Car Design News about ‘China Speed’, why engineering and design departments are much closer in China, material innovation and the striking new E07 SUV/pickup crossover. Ethan Robertson, our man on the ground in China, has more
In an era in which brands like Audi, Volkswagen as well as start-ups such as Fisker, are asking customers to put their faith in an entirely new technology, maybe OEMs are better off underpromising and overdelivering, writes Drew Smith
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.
CDN speaks to Nissan Design Europe’s design operations director ahead of a new event that explores the relationship between design and engineering
Architexture’s Marion Jaillant explains why the future of car interior textures has to go beyond just touch and focus on the whole experience
Deepal’s new SUV aims to remedy some of the downsides associated with hardcore off-roaders, creating a more well-rounded driving experience inspired by space travel
Read on for Car Design News’ report of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show
Auto manufacturers such as Bugatti, Bentley, Porsche, and BMW, increase their presence at the storied Milan Design Week with cars and art installations
The celebrated designer Marc Newson discusses his beginnings, surf culture, a nomadic existence, the Ford O21C concept and more
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)…
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Aston Martin, Nissan, Porsche and more…
Car Design News paid a visit to Gothenburg to meet with Jeremy Offer, Lisa Reeves and Nick Gronenthal who form part of Volvo’s design leadership team
The storied marques prove that they can be powerful players in a crowded furniture market
Car Design News paid a visit to General Motors Advanced Design UK in Leamington. While the work itself is shrouded in secrecy, CDN discovered a studio relishing its role as creative friend to the mothership in Michigan
As Lamborghini unveils its hybrid-powered Urus SE, we speak to design boss Mitja Borkert about how to develop the brand’s biggest seller – and how he got into his Sant’Agata ‘garage band’
Gaia Crippa, head of materials innovation at Chris Lefteri Design, speaks to Car Design News in Milan at the Maserati showroom
Volvo’s Lisa Reeves shares her personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
China is the first market outside of the US to have received a variant of the Bronco SUV tailored to its needs
”Evolving our heritage and our brand is strongly connected to also evolving luxury”
Head of interior at Maserati Andreas Wuppinger on the relationship between timesless design and evolving technology
Car Design News speaks to Tata’s global design director and head of the European Technical Centre ahead of our innovative new event: Design4Production
Ex-Volkswagen Group designer Jozef Kabaň has emerged at SAIC in China
Car Design Night Milan at the Maserati showroom in Milan gathered industry leaders from General Motors, Changan, Mercedes-Benz and more
Read on for the main talking points from Car Design News’ panel discussion held during the Salone del Mobile
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
Tata’s Aurelien Doisy shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
The flurry of appointments within BMW Group continues. This time it is Claudia Braun who joins as head of colour and material at BMW.
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Bertone, Pininfarina, Zonda and more…
At the recent Car Design Event in Munich, Car Design News brought together a mix of designers to discuss brand transformation and, inevitably, what AI means for the next generation of designers. As it happens, many of them were sitting in the room and were more than happy to get involved in the discussion.
A new water-based microfibre suede has been released in response to growing demand for clean yet durable automotive materials
Car Design News was back in Munich to attend the annual, and appropriately named, Car Design Event (CDE). The show brought together designers and journalists in an intimate setting that underscored the value of more boutique events
Car Design News celebrates the life of Paolo Pininfarina, who has sadly passed away aged 65
SAIC’s Shao Jingfeng shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Engineering nous and a reputation for speed, creativity and quality gives Kadence a competitive advantage in the world of independent design studios. Its founder, Antony Ward, tells Car Design News why this, paired with a network of global centres of excellence, sets it apart from the rest
The Petersen’s new exhibit examines the artwork inspired by automotive culture
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Alpine, Mahindra, Volvo and more…
Head of materials at Chris Lefteri Design, Gaia Crippa, speaks to Car Design News ahead of the CDN Milan Design Night
Students at the China Academy of Art have had the opportunity to work with Alfa Romeo as part of their transportation design course
Annette Baumeister succeeds Martina Starke at Designworks Munich
Polestar design boss Maximilian Missoni shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
In the first of a new series, Pontus Fontaeus, design director at the GAC Advanced Design Centre in Los Angeles, cherry-picks five design objects that sit close to his heart
Car Design Event was a highlight of 2023, so Car Design News is happy to report the boutique designers’ get-together is returning to the Drivers and Business Club Munich this April
Long-time BMW Group designer Martina Starke has traded Munich for Goodwood
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Audi, JLR, DS and more…
Peter Widmann, senior vice president and managing director of Swarovski Mobility, speaks to Car Design News about the brand’s recent work which marries decorative crystals with functionality and his predictions for the future of luxury
Kia has revealed the all-new K4 and voiced its commitment to sedans in general moving forward
During a recent visit to Gothenberg, Car Design News stopped by to speak with Polestar design director Maximilian Missoni whose design team has once again claimed the Car Design Review production car of the year
After a surprise move earlier in the year, Oliver Samson has landed at Kia’s Frankfurt studio, while Seungmo Lim is now head of the Kia Design Center in China
Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagener shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Buttons are making a slight return thanks to revised guidance from Euro NCAP. Drew Smith considers what we lost in the move to screens, and what we might gain from the new rules
With countless international designers and exhibits, the automotive world has long felt the attraction of Milan’s design festival Salone del Mobile. Interior Motives examines the origins of the relationship and why it continues to grow
Car Design News speaks with the now-independent design boss Andrea Mocellin about his varied career and why he opened his own studio
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from AMG, Infiniti, Range Rover and more…
At the annual BMW Group conference, a new concept previews the marque’s SUVs of the future
Callum has teamed up with Motability Operations to address a vehicle segment that is generally overlooked by today’s EV makers. The eVITA concept aims to combine functionality with style, and was designed using feedback from focus groups
Lucid design boss Derek Jenkins shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Granstudio is taking a novel approach to vehicle design through the use of innovative ‘phygital’ tools
Voted best lighting team at the 2023 People Awards, Volvo’s designers spoke to CDN about what’s next and how it feels to be recognised on a global stage
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Bentley, Kia, Skoda and more…
Miko Srl’s head of marketing Benedetta Terraneo on reacting to customer demands and why she finds the little details so inspiring
Car Design News pays tribute to arguably one of the greatest car designers we will ever see, Marcello Gandini, who has sadly passed away
Carl Gotham, design director at SAIC’s London studio, chats about the resurgence of the new-look MG brand and the role design has played in that
Car Design News speaks with Andy Shaw of protoyping company Vital about fast iterating, additive manufacturing and why OEMs should view prototyping as part of the design process
After sixty years, an iconic sports car had a quiet homecoming to the show where it all began
Vizcom’s CEO and founder Jordan Taylor on the democratising power of AI and why the technology will create new types of jobs
Lamborghini design boss Mitja Borkert shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Car Design News speaks to Marek Ramski of OLEDWorks at the Car Design Night Geneva 2024
The award that celebrates the car design community is back for 2024, this time with fresh categories and new all-star judges
Javier Garcia-Gallardo will head up Zeekr’s new Shanghai studio. Car Design News caught up with the designer at the brand’s Gothenburg studio to find out a little more
The storied Dodge Charger muscle car starts a new era as an all-electric with artificial sound and an ICE option
CDN shares a collection of recent features, interviews and career moves involving prominent female designers
Bentley CMF head Maria Mulder speaks to Car Design News on the importance of narrative when it comes to material choice
Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show 2024, Chris Bangle explains the role car shows play in sustaining a culture of design
Dacia’s Bucharest studio chief has taken up a new role with Ford, focussing exclusively on EVs
Florian Seidl of Lavazza shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
The juxtaposition of old and new at Geneva 2024 invited fresh considerations of luxury
The refreshed entry-level EV may be the electric car we need now
At the Geneva Motor Show 2024, Peter Wouda, design director of VW Future Center explains the importance of proportions and graphics and why designers are natural optimists
Architect and design historian Karl Smith reflects on the stands of the show floor at Geneva, designed as always to present the brand and its cars in the best possible light
Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show 2024, Chris Bangle explains the role car shows play in sustaining a culture of design
At the Geneva Motor show 2024, Lucid’s SVP design & brand Derek Jenkins speaks to Car Design News on vehicle architecture, packaging and why it is not enough to just electrify existing car ranges
Peter Blades joins emerging eVTOL company Skyryse, continuing the trend of designers shifting from automotive to aviation
Nicki Kwee returns to Lynk & Co, this time to lead the new Shanghai design studio
Car design needs to break free from the shackles of ’brand’ says Felix Kilbertus, CCO of Pininfarina. Car Design News spoke to the designer at the Geneva Motor Show 2024
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Opel, Alfa Romeo and more…
From ChatGPT to smart surfaces, Michael Nash talks to Tata’s Agnete Linikaite about the development of UX and trending interior design ideas
CDN will co-host a brand-new event in Munich this May focussed on the link between design and engineering
The new senior director of design for Mazda North America shares some thoughts about the brand and where it is going under his leadership
Kia’s Won Kyu Kang shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
By adding EVs to rental fleets without perfecting the end-to-end experience, brands which claim to be customer-focused have squandered an opportunity to build customer acceptance, writes Drew Smith
As the all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech breaks cover at the 2024 Geneva Show today, we can share details from our private visit to Renault’s Technocentre design studio in early February, with head of design Gilles Vidal in charge of the show-and-tell
Aerodynamics and approachability were key areas for the design team when creating the new Ineos Automotive Fusilier
This week’s round-up includes news from Audi, Dacia, DS, HiPhi, Lotus, Opel, Renault, VW and Zagato
There is a strong and storied relationship between cars and watches, and designers from both sides can learn a thing or two from each other.
From a reimagined Renault Avantime to the future of Mercedes-AMG, students at all stages of their design education told CDN about their projects during a visit to Pforzheim University
Car Design News paid a visit to Afry in Gothenburg to catch up with head of design Rob Dolton
Hyundai’s SangYup Lee shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
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.
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the last week, including news from BYD, Karma, Kia, Lancia, Nissan, Peugeot and more
Marc Lichte has left Audi, replaced by outgoing JLR design director Massimo Frascella
Geely’s Stefan Sielaff shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Benedetta Terraneo speaks to Car Design News on technical innovation at Miko Srl and why speed of development is the main challenge facing suppliers
The heritage brand debuts a futuristic sedan with the stance of a sports car
Scottish leather company Bridge of Weir has opened a design studio in Warwick, near Coventry. Car Design News spoke with head of design Debra Choong to garner her thoughts on the industry
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for new launches, production cuts and reveals expected at Geneva
Car Design News paid a visit to Pforzheim for the University’s degree show. Here are our initial impressions…
Changan design director Oliver Samson has left Chinese car brand Changan
Volvo Cars’ head of exterior design has left the company
GAC Los Angeles’ Pontus Fontaeus shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
EV carmaker Xpeng is getting into the flying car game with its new brand Xpeng AeroHT, revealing not one but two different vehicles slated for production
Car Design News chats to the designers behind the new-look Ford Kuga
The Dongfeng design team looked to Eastern cultures, stories and nature when creating the design language behind the eπ007
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Audi, BMW, Dacia and more…
Innovative monospace projects and a revival of a classic Jeep highlight the student show in Pasadena, California
The esteemed designer’s studio is putting its faith in promising new talent. Car Design News meets some of the rising stars at Callum
Ford design boss Anthony Lo shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
Car Design News investigates how Colour of the Year forecasts are playing out in the automotive space
Using the Toyota Mirai as a case study, Jelle Tjebbes argues that the package often has a far greater impact on the perception of value than exterior styling
Italian design legend Marcello Gandini has been recognised by the Polytechnic University of Turin with an honorary degree in mechanical engineering. With permission from the family, Car Design News is reprinting the designer’s acceptance speech
A partnership with Pininfarina and Geely will soon see the launch of a new, Polish-Italian designed electric vehicle. We caught up with head of design Tadeusz Jelec to find out more
Car Design News is returning to the Salone del Mobile in Milan to explore new ideas of luxury
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Opel, Alfa Romeo and more…
Only the second generation in over a decade, the new Porsche Macan has been revealed. How has its electric powertrain changed things?
Dacia design boss David Durand shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
The EX30 might be Volvo’s smallest SUV to date, but its significance is mighty
Former Tata CMF designer takes new senior role at LEVC
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the last week
Veteran designer Chris Bangle has been brought in as a consultant for Xiaomi’s venture into the automotive space
Officials, academics and employees gathered in Turin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Changan’s European Design Center
Archer design boss Julien Montousse shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
CES 2024 demonstrated that established OEMs like Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes are asking the wrong questions when it comes to user experience
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)
Long used for protection and safety, the windscreen of the future could also become a field of information
JLR design director Massimo Frascella has confirmed he will be leaving the company
This week’s car design round-up has a strong CES flavour. Here are some of the automotive highlights from the show
Honda’s new Saloon and Space-Hub concepts preview a new line of electric vehicles
Car Design News paid a visit to Bentley at the luxury British marque’s Crewe headquarters to speak to the department heads of exterior, interior and CMF
Audi design boss Marc Lichte shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
CMF design has emerged from the shadow of interior and exterior design teams. Car Design News spoke to Amy Frascella about the discipline’s quiet revolution
Car Design News chats to design bosses from JLR, Mahindra and Studiokurbos about start-ups, CEO influence and working at speed
Anthony Lo joined Ford over two years ago as chief design officer. Car Design News caught up with quiet man of design to talk about holistic design, brand experience and why the company hired him in the first place
Interior Motives magazine takes a deep dive into the interior of the Pu+Ra HPE
Car Design News compiles some of the stories that may have gone under the radar during the festive break
David Beasley swaps Gothenburg for Yokohama, moving from Lynk & Co to Changan
Has the mobile phone giant introduced the first truly 21st century car?
Read on for a roundup of stories that went under the radar this week
Car Design News chats to ex-Volvo and Polestar CMF specialist Johanna Kaartinen who recently went freelance in a bid to bring fresh ideas to the field of CMF design
The Car Design News editorial team shares their highlights of 2023 and what they hope to see in 2024
The launch of a beautiful concept in 2022, made good the US brand’s promise of ’sculptural beauty. As Buick continues to evolve towards an electric future, Sharon Gauci Buick’s global design director spoke to Car Design News about managing relationships across multiple studios, regional specific design and grilles
Speaking at Changan’s Southeast Asia design conference, VP of design Klaus Zyciora described how the brand is approaching design and how Chinese brands are playing a greater role full stop
Fresh from his team’s triumph at the CDN People Awards, Citroën design director Pierre Leclercq speaks to Laura Burstein about what the wins mean to him, why the French OEM needs to be bold and why he encouraged the designers to go for extreme solutions with the OLi concept car
An instrument so ubiquitous we hardly notice it, the speedometer was once a marvel of the emerging automotive age
Callum design has promoted creative lead Aleck Jones to head of design
As we approach the end of 2023 it appears to be facelift season, with various brands rolling out updated exteriors, refreshed interiors and in some cases, much-needed software updates. But there are some all-new entrants, too.
Two Chinese carmakers have teamed up to produce an electric hypercar with added character, the HiPhi A
Was this Syd Mead’s Singer the first smart car’ design?
Car Design News editor James McLachlan speaks to Dacia design director David Durand about winning the Car Design Review 10 Concept Car Design of the Year
Car Design News caught up with General Motors design legend Ed Welburn at the CDN People Awards about winning the Car Design Review Lifetime Achievement Award
It was another incredible evening at the Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square where the car design community came together to celebrate the people behind the design for the Car Design News People Awards
At a raucous evening back at the Londoner Hotel, Car Design News is delighted to share the winners of the 2023 People Awards
Car Design News was invited for a tour of Bentley’s sprawling campus and to chat with both senior and junior designers
Car Design News takes an in-depth look at the Changan VIIA concept and its clever use of lighting inside and out
Car Design News chats to GAC design boss Fan Zhang about the brand’s latest concept car, the ERA
Exclusive: Dacia design director David Durand chats about the brand-new Dacia, with unseen and exclusive images taken for Car Design News
Car Design News chats to Ian Callum about his studio’s latest project, the Skye concept
Car Design News is delighted to announce the tenth-anniversary edition of the Car Design Review yearbook
Now in its second year, the CDN People Awards will feature a student sketch-off during the evening, with the winner revealed during the main awards show
Once considered the ‘sunglasses’ of the automotive world, this seemingly forgotten technology faces an uncertain future
Just days into his newly expanded role, Lee sat down with North American Correspondent Laura Burstein at the L.A. Auto Show to discuss the broadening definition of transportation design, the evolution of user experience, and new ways to define brand DNA
Car Design News speaks to Volvo APAC head of design, Sophie Li, about the new EM90 MPV
Car Design News chats to Continental Surface Solutions head of design Ralf Imbery about the Space D concept and the future of interiors
Car Design News took advantage of a week with Isuzu’s bonkers all-terrain pick-up truck by road tripping to the Scottish coast
In an exclusive interview with Car Design News, General Motors senior VP of design Michael Simcoe talks about the role of design within the company, the Warren campus extension, and the complexities of electrification
A quiet show in LA still reveals a few surprises
After the initial sneak peek three years ago, the Silicon Valley EV startup’s crossover makes its long-awaited debut at this year’s Los Angeles auto show. North American correspondent Laura Burstein got an exclusive look at the car ahead of its official reveal and heard from design director Derek Jenkins on the power of customer feedback and the importance of establishing a consistent identity
Car design is evolving at a rapid pace, and so is the job market. Here is the latest round of new gigs and promotions
The radio is so integral to the modern car as to be almost invisible. Karl Smith tracks the evolution of this assumed slice of technology
The Avatr 12 was unveiled to the world this year at IAA in Munich and is going on sale this week in China. The “monolithic” gran coupe without a rear window shines, thanks to a design team assembled from European luxury brands
About 18 months ago, McLaren design director Rob Melville traded supercars for start-ups, joining Saudi Arabian brand Ceer. Car Design News caught up with Melville at the Doha Motor Show to find out what the British designer has been up to in his first interview since his appointment at Ceer. Spoiler alert, he’s been busy
The Lotus Emeya is the brand’s third all-electric model and its first hyper GT. We caught up with VP of design Ben Payne to discuss the vision behind Emeya
Car Design News has partnered with the Royal College of Art and Bridge of Weir to launch the Peter Horbury Fellowship award aimed at young design talent
Taking its cues from catamaran design with a dollop of high-modernism, the Tata Avinya marks a sea-change for the Indian brand
In this exclusive interview, Toyota and Lexus head of design Simon Humphries tells Car Design News about an active decision to go “back to basics” with the design process
Changan designers have spent nearly half a year working with students at the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences to explore unconventional mobility concepts
Car Design News is once again hosting a design night during the Geneva Motor Show in 2024, a welcome return for a much-loved fixture on the events calendar
A Silicon Valley startup led by a former Apple engineer has just revealed its first RV, with former Faraday Future and BMW designer Page Beermann leading the studio. CDN correspondent Laura Burstein got an exclusive first look
At Dongfeng’s Shanghai Design Centre, the team has investigated how elements of Chinese culture can help to create more of a unique, distinctive design language for its Mengshi brand. Car Design News editor speaks to Dongfeng design director Yongliang Zhang
The Chinese automaker has teased a new car ahead of the Guangzhou auto show
Car Design News takes a look at the new Skoda Superb, launched this week in estate and hatchback (sedan) variants
The Niagara concept has been designed for markets like Colombia, India and Turkey where rugged off-road capabilities are crucial
The new Ford Tourneo Courier has just entered production. CDN caught up with its design team to find out how they approached the redesign
Already in a multi-faceted role, Hyundai Motor Group’s top designer and President will take on additional responsibilities at the newly created HMG Global Design Division
Dacia has torn up the rulebook with its latest concept. Originally a thought experiment for the company’s brand values, the Manifesto project quickly snowballed into concept that was driven from the inside out
The annual Artcenter Invitational returns with a renewed focus on the school and the students, and the cars
Designed as a convenience and a novelty, the swiveling seat may yet have something to say about the future of the automotive interior
Car Design News reviews the rebranded Tokyo Motor Show, which this year made a strong case for the conventional auto show format with numerous concepts on display