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ArticleGAC lifts the lid on first ‘supersports’ car
GAC has formally unveiled its lightning-quick electric sports car, the Aion Hyper SSR. Car Design News has the details
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Dacia’s Manifesto concept inspires new approaches to design
Car Design News caught up with Dacia’s vice president of design David Durand to discuss the exciting new Manifesto concept
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In pictures: a fresh take on the 2CV van
Following its redesign of Citroen’s timeless Type H van, Italian coachbuilder Caselani has tried its hand at an even more iconic shape, the 2CV
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Studio tour: Mahindra Advanced Design Europe
Car Design News gets a private tour of Mahindra’s brand-new design studio and previews its upcoming electric SUVs
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Volkswagen reveals bold autonomous Gen.Travel concept
Volkswagen has weighed in on the future mobility argument with the Gen.Travel – a radical-looking autonomous vehicle with shades of the Rumpler Tropfenwagen. It is aimed at providing a premium alternative to short haul flights and longer train journeys. Car Design News spoke to Klaus Zyciora and Peter Wouda about the concept
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Rumpler Tropfenwagen – the first streamliner
Car Design News’ Karl Smith investigates the Rumpler Tropfenwagen, an innovative pre-war car that inspired new approaches to aerodynamics
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Karma bolsters studio with new design VP
Michelle Christensen joins Karma from Nissan, bolstering the California EV maker’s expanding design team
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Audi, Cadillac, Ferrari take top honours at EyesOn Design Awards 2022
Hosted during the Detroit auto show, the EyesOn Design Awards honours significant production and concept cars shown in 2022
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Car Design News Student Awards China winners
The 13th Student Awards China showcased a plethora of talent, who impressed judges from Lotus, Geely, Lynk & Co and Zeekr, with a variety of work that included everything from sportscars to pieces of mobile architecture
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North America winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award
This year’s North America winner challenges the perception of ‘microcars’ with a sleek, modular single-seater
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Europe winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award
This year’s Europe winner of Magna’s Global Bold Perspective Award was inspired by campfires, classic Jeeps and dinky city cars
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Asia winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award
This year’s Asia region winner proposes a flying car that can also serve as its own indoor and outdoor living space
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GAC previews the Aion AS9 supersports car
Car Design News speaks to Fan Zhang, VP of design GAC and Pontus Fontaeus design director of the OEMs advanced studio about the forthcoming ‘Supersports car’ for the fledgling Aion brand dubbed for now the AS9. And get a sneak peek at what it will look like
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2024 Ford Mustang Debuts: “Pure American muscle”
The last ICE-powered version of the iconic pony car, the Ford Mustang, gets a crisp, edgy design and more tech to attract younger buyers
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Ford launches the E-Transit Custom
Car Design News visited Ford and spoke to design director Amko Leenarts and head of D-Ford Usha Raghavachari about the new electrified E-Transit Custom
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MG adds bold new EV to line-up
The new MG4 EV has been launched in Europe, a “milestone” model for the automaker
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Leadership transition at GM’s California Advanced Design Studio
Frank Saucedo retires after a long, successful tenure at GM; Brian Smith assumes leadership of the studio in North Hollywood
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Lexus launches fifth-generation RX
Lexus’ top-selling crossover gets a new design and a UX custom-tailored in North America
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Italian coachbuilder modernises classic Citroen vans
Car Design News speaks with Italian coachbuilder Type H about the revival of the restomod
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Acura previews electric future with Precision EV concept
Car Design News was at the east coast reveal of the Acura Precision EV concept, a hint at where the brand is headed in the not-so-distant future
