With the year drawing to a close, the Car Design News team don their festive attire and come together to discuss 2021 through the lens of design. The best new cars are highlighted, among which are the Renault 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, winners of the Concept Car of the Year and Production Car of the Year awards respectively

Honorable mentions are given to some stand-out models, like the Audi e-tron GT, while other, more controversial designs bring a little heat to the discussion. The team also chat about the trips they have been lucky enough to take, motor shows, studio visits, and much more. Plus, hear about big plans for 2022, with the return of something special in its original print format!