All articles by Rufus Thompson
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BMWism.com compiles definitive history of BMW designers
BMW fansite, BMWism.com, has compiled a definitive history of the company's key designers throughout the ages.
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Arabian horse inspires bespoke Rolls Royce Phantom Mirage [w/gallery]
Rolls-Royce has created a bespoke Phantom Coupé named Mirage, inspired by the powerful Arabian stallion of the same name that became famous during the 1920s and ‘30s.
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Drayson Racing and RCA launch EV racing car contest
Drayson Racing has launched a contest with the Royal College of Art's Vehicle Design program to design electric racing car concepts for the FIA's new Formula E series, which is set to start in 2014.
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Walter de'Silva awarded medal for special services to Bavaria
Walter de'Silva has been awarded a medal for special services to the Free State of Bavaria.
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Stillen contest calls for production SEMA Scion FR-S bodykit designs
Tuning company Stillen has launched a competition to design a bodykit for the Scion FR-S to be put into production.
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SPD offers scholarships for autumn program with Volkswagen Group
The Scuola Politecnica di Design is giving away eight scholarships for its autumn program in collaboration with the Volkswagen Group. The scholarships are aimed at students with degrees in transportation or car design, automotive engineering or equivalent degrees that show a high level of potential. The successful eight students will ...
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CDN-Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Design competition winner announced
Vladislav Domanin is the overall winner of the CDN-Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Design competition. The announcement was made by Friedhelm Engler, Director GME Advanced Design, during the second day press day of the Paris motor show on the Opel/Vauxhall stand.
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Bentley collaborates with Estede for solid gold sunglasses
Bentley and Estede have reported that sales of the first collection of limited edition solid gold sunglasses are through the roof.
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Saab pulls out of Frankfurt motor show
It's become a cliché in the automotive press to proceed Saab with the word 'troubled' recently. Yet the company's latest announcement does little to dispel the notion that all is not well in Trollhatten, as it has announced that it will not be featuring at September's Frankfurt auto show.
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GM and PSA announce four joint vehicle programs
PSA Peugeot/Citroën and General Motors have confirmed they will develop four future vehicle projects as part of their ‘Global Strategic Alliance' as both parties grapple with dwindling sales and spiraling costs in the European market.
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Video: Jan Kaul explains Mercedes-Benz A-Class' interior
Mercedes-Benz has released a video exploring the interior of its new A-Class featuring the designer who headed the project.
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Video: Jaguar XF clay model gets axed
Jaguar recently gave a trio of clay modelers the task of deconstructing the original model of their carefully and lovingly sculpted XF sedan by handing them axes and sledgehammers in front of a camera crew.
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Interior Motives Conference 2012 Day 1
The annual Interior Motives China conference - this year held in Beijing to coincide with the motor show - was opened by the official Yang Shi Min. He welcomed the many delegates by acknowledging that discussion and debate will be the key element in the future of automotive design. He ...
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Interior Motives Conference 2012 Day 1
The annual Interior Motives China conference - this year held in Beijing to coincide with the motor show - was opened by the official Yang Shi Min. He welcomed the many delegates by acknowledging that discussion and debate will be the key element in the future of automotive design. He ...
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Nike's 'Making' app: helping designers choose most sustainable materials
As we're told more and more frequently about the impact of our environmental footprint on the world, it's no surprise that companies of all disciplines are examining their processes to cut emissions and waste. Now Nike has entered the fray by developing a free app giving designers a deeper insight ...
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IED reveals updated Cisitalia 202 E concept
IED will reveal the Cisitalia 202 E Concept - a modern version of the Pininfarina-designed 1947 Cisitalia 202 - at next month's Geneva motor show.
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People's Car Project concepts showcased
Volkswagen is currently showcasing three of its vehicle and technology concepts created under the ‘People's Car Project' at this year's Beijing auto show.
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Opel hires 2011 CDN-Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Design Competition winner
Opel has taken on the winner of last year's Car Design News - Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Design Competition, Victor Uribe, to work as the latest addition to its creative design team.
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College Exhibition: Lawrence Technological University 2013
Ahmed GhamloushChevrolet Sponsored Project - Chevrolet Sport Wagon VoltThe 2025 Sport Wagon Volt is an all-electric business class vehicle with the aggressive and sporty attributes Ghamloush sees as the essence of Chevrolet. It features the signature double trapezoid tail lamps and the double grille design, and uses a triangle ...
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College Exhibition: Lawrence Technological University 2013
Emilio FelicianoLear / Buick Passenger Experience ProjectFeliciano's two concepts explore different scenarios for future interiors focused on passenger experiences. The first (blue project, top left) explores public autonomous transportation focusing on creating an engaging experience in any city by creating personalized tours that appeal to each individual customer. The second ...
