In pictures: Polestar Formula 2030 concept Polestar has officially unveiled its concept car that shows us the direction of 'new' head of design Philipp Roemers Car Design News
Sponsored Dongfeng nurtures future talent with design competition The future of car design hinges on the creativity of next generation talent, but also the opportunities from industry-academia collaboration. A new competition aims to elevate both angles Car Design News
First sight: Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency streamliner is more practical than it looks Volkswagen's Stefan Wallburg explains how extreme aerodynamics, aircraft-inspired surfacing and some ingenious packaging came together in a 2+2 concept that combines streamliner-inspired design with genuine everyday usability James McLachlan
Flashback: Chevrolet Turbo-Titan III (1965) The 1960s brought with it some remarkable concept cars, but also some wild trucks. Freddie Holmes digs into the story behind GM's little-known turbine-powered Big Rig Freddie Holmes
Interview: Renault's new advanced design chief The recently appointed head of advanced design says there are subtleties between advanced and production projects: one asks questions, one answers them Freddie Holmes
Hyundai Advanced Design India: Why localised advanced design studios are key Hyundai’s network of advanced design studios is helping to uncover new influences and future opportunities. Piljoong Ham explains how local insight from India is shaping the future of the brand’s design vision Lucy Abbott
What’s the difference between advanced and production design? Seasoned designers give their take on the process and mindset behind advanced design Freddie Holmes
University of Staffordshire Automotive and Transport design BA show highlights Car Design News visits the University of Staffordshire to take a look at what the Automotive &Transport Design BA students have created Lucy Abbott
June focus: Advanced design This month we dig into the world of advanced design to explore how these hyper-creative teams work. And given this is a future-looking discipline, we consider the long-term strategy for advanced design teams following the closure of major studios Freddie Holmes
Remembering the Ford GT90 Concept One of the best concepts ever from the Blue Oval, it also introduced the ‘New Edge’ design language Karl Smith
"I love collaborating beyond automotive" The Citroen ELO concept debuted in Paris last week, and style director Pierre Leclercq shared some background on this quirky take on the MPV Freddie Holmes
First sight: Citroen ELO concept It's blue sky thinking for Citroen's new ELO concept which rethinks many of the core functions we are used to today. More to follow from Paris where CDN is on the ground... Freddie Holmes
First sight: Peugeot Polygon concept Equipped with the Hypersquare steering wheel that will enter production in 2027, the Polygon concept introduces the future of design at Peugeot Lucy Abbott
“Simplified, emotional but still functional” Škoda’s Oliver Stefani on the Vision O concept Chief designer at Škoda Oliver Stefani walks Car Design News through the Vision O concept during its first UK appearance Lucy Abbott
“We wanted to make a statement” – Mercedes-Benz’s Stefan Lamm on Vision Iconic concept Stefan Lamm, head of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz, describes the art of balancing past and future to create the Vision Iconic Lucy Abbott
First sight: Dacia Hipster concept This ultra-compact concept reduces design noise to focus only on the essential. Car Design News reports from the reveal in Paris Lucy Abbott
Sponsored Avatr design chief reveals Vision Xpectra secrets Bold EV concept by Avatr shown at IAA in Munich signals the premium brand’s ‘emotive luxury’ approach as it prepares to enter the European market within the next two years Guy Bird
Skoda leaders discuss sleek Vision O Skoda's CEO, chief designer and interior lead speak to CDN about the Vision O concept launched in Munich during the IAA Freddie Holmes
Concept 3 teases electric 'aero hatch' Hyundai's stocky little hatchback gives a strong impression of how the Ioniq portfolio will bulk out, metaphorically, with a new compact EV joining the ranks Freddie Holmes
First sight: Cupra Tindaya Ahead of the Cupra Tindaya launch at IAA Munich, Cupra’s head of UX/UI design, Ruben Rodriquez, shows Car Design News around the new concept Lucy Abbott
Audi Concept C heralds design reset and Frascella’s TT As the Audi Concept C’s official embargo lifts, Car Design News publishes candid highlights from our exclusive one-to-one interview with new chief creative officer, Massimo Frascella (including the car’s production intent) Guy Bird Guy Bird
GAC LA studio's Baja-inspired concept Led by the charismatic Pontus Fontaeus, GAC's LA studio has a well-deserved rep for pushing the boundaries. Its latest Baja-inspired off-road racer is true to form James McLachlan
GM China unveils Buick Electra Orbit concept CDN visits the GM China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai for the debut of the latest iteration in the Electra concept series: the Buick Electra Orbit. Designed by rising local talents, this concept offers a compelling glimpse into the evolving design identity of Buick in the world’s largest EV market Toby Clarke
Car Design round-up: Callum design, Aston Martin and Mercedes Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Callum, Aston Martin and Mercedes Lucy Abbott
Chery’s Tianji Vision concept is Exeedingly luxurious Car Design News goes behind the scenes with this new luxury SUV concept from Exeed Freddie Holmes
Car Design round-up: Skoda, Fiat and Volvo Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Skoda, Fiat and Volvo Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Aston Martin, BMW and Škoda Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Aston Martin, BMW and Škoda Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Cadillac, Renault and Škoda Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Cadillac, Renault and Škoda Lucy Abbott
Review: Car Design Event highlights Car Design Event returned for its third year with the now familiar mix of design walkarounds, presentations and networking at the Munich Driver’s Club. Car Design News reports… James McLachlan
Meet the photographer that designed an off-road Lotus The original Lotus Elise has been reimagined as an all-roader and designed by an unlikely candidate Freddie Holmes
Taking the temperature in Shanghai Following the Shanghai Auto Show and Car Design Dialogues, CDN is back from China. Editor-in-chief James McLachlan has thoughts James McLachlan
Local and global forces unite at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Here are a dozen cars that stood out on CDN’s tour of the show floor at this year’s Auto Shanghai Toby Clarke
First sight: Genesis X Gran Equator concept The Korean firm targets Defender and G-Class appeal with its luxe, old-school take on an SUV Stephen Dobie
The car launches of Auto Shanghai 2025 Read on for the launches at Auto Shanghai 2025, concept, production or otherwise Car Design News
Mercedes reveals Vision V concept in Shanghai Mercedes-Benz has extended its portfolio of MPVs into the top-end segment with the Vision V concept Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Renault, Lucid, Jeep and Get Lost Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Renault, Lucid and Get Lost Lucy Abbott
GAC unveils Hyper-Luxury concept car Designed in just months for the Salone, the two-seat coupe channels Bugatti elegance, Concorde flair, and couture-inspired detail Freddie Holmes
GM’s UK studio reveals first major project: an electric Corvette concept With an all-star team led by Julian Thomson, the Midlands-based design studio has lifted the covers on a blistering new concept Freddie Holmes
Keep it simple: can a mono-material strategy reshape interior design? In this abridged feature from the Spring 2025 issue of Interior Motives, we consider how one material for key interior structures could boost recyclability and celebrate sculptural form over visual complexity Freddie Holmes
The design experts behind Chery’s new Journeo concept study From achieving ‘China speed’ to the crucial role of AI in the cockpit, Car Design News speaks to the design experts at Chery Automobile Lucy Abbott
First sight: VW ID. Every1 concept VW design boss Andy Mindt gives an early walkaround of the new concept which, two years into his tenure, now sets the stage for a new design language Freddie Holmes
Winning student announced in competition to design hydrogen electric supercar Hydrogen met high design as Coventry students reimagined the supercar – lighter, cleaner and ready to disrupt Lucy Abbott
Pforzheim BA Transportation Design degree show 2025 In the first of a two-part series, CDN looks at the work put together by Pforzheim’s BA Transportation Design students Freddie Holmes
CDN’s highlights from Rétromobile 2025: rare concepts, modern classics and auto merch heaven Guy Bird was in Paris for Retromobile 2025 earlier this month and found an impressive mix of cars, clothes and auto-related curiosities Guy Bird
Chris Benjamin: “Scout Motors is a start-up with heritage” Chris Benjamin, chief design officer at Scout Motors, explains how the connection heritage to ingenuity is key, the growth of his 45-strong team and the challenges that come with reintroducing vehicles 44 years later Car Design News
Massimo Fracella: Audi combines engineering knowledge and progressive design Audi’s new design boss looks ahead to CDN’s upcoming livestream on German car design Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: Rezvani, Morgan, Alpine, Jannarelly, BMW, Polestar, Renault, Suzuki, Cadillac This week’s round-up of short design stories covers news from the likes of Cadillac, Suzuki, Morgan, Polestar and more Car Design News
In pictures: Audi Q6 e-tron off-road concept Audi has revealed a new off-road concept that puts the Q6 e-tron on stilts, described as “an emotive reinterpretation of the quattro” Car Design News
Should Renault thank Peugeot for its recent design success? CDN’s exclusive Q&A with Sandeep Bhambra, Renault’s chief designer, advanced design and concept cars reveals all Guy Bird
Tata reimagines iconic Sierra, reveals new Avinya brand The SUV enamoured by Gen X has been reborn, this time looking to connect with the next generation of younger drivers. Alongside it sits a new sub-brand, dubbed Avinya, bringing an entirely new level of luxury into the Tata fold. CDN visited the UK studio to learn more, with global and European design bosses Martin Uhlarik and Aurelien Doisy on hand to show us around James McLachlan Freddie Holmes
EyesOn Design Awards 2025: the winners As a proud sponsor of the EyesOn Design awards, Car Design News can reveal the winning cars at this year’s event in Detroit Karl Smith
Car design round-up: Italdesign, Mazda, Microlino, RAM, Renault Welcome to the first car design news-in-brief for 2025 Car Design News
Honda debuts 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES New electric series brings a fresh philosophy and design language – but also channels Honda’s heritage Karl Smith
Car Design round-up: Honda at CES, 33 Stradale, Pinin’s new logo 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, Honda, Pininfarina, Rolls-Royce and more… Car Design News
A closer look at the Callum Skye’s interior design It has been over a year since Callum revealed the Skye concept, but now Ian Callum’s design and engineering consultancy has revealed the interior Mark Smyth
Mazda Iconic SP: "It's not just one of those empty show cars” The breathtaking Mazda Iconic SP concept might be going into production. We hope. Car Design News caught up with Mazda’s design manager Masashi Nakayama to hear more Trinity Francis
Interior Motives: Cadillac Sollei Interior Motives takes a deep dive into the interior of the Cadillac Sollei concept, and speaks with the design team behind it Karl Smith
Jaguar 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 Mark Smyth
Pininfarina CCO on restoring Honda’s first ever concept car The Honda HP-X has been beautifully restored by Pininfarina, capturing an iconic glimpse in time. But instead of feeling nostalgic, the design team is looking ahead to challenge market convergences Michael Nash
Ford’s superfast SuperTruck With a design process as speedy as the end result itself, Ford’s design team leaned into its digital design expertise and team spirit to create the SuperTruck, which scaled Pike’s Peak 11 seconds quicker than its nearest rival James McLachlan
Jaguar rebrands, annoys people The new Jaguar needs to be a whole lot better than the baffling rebrand, which proves there is such a thing as bad publicity, writes CDN editor James McLachlan James McLachlan
Highlights from the Los Angeles Auto Show: camping, SUVs and concepts Once again Korean brands anchor the show, but surprises elsewhere on the show floor make it worth a visit Karl Smith
Meet the studio reviving Australian car design GoMotiv is building a strong team in Melbourne to tackle global projects. Studio leaders spoke to Car Design News about the nature of design in Australia, taking on more work and digital tools Freddie Holmes
Callum revisits stunning C-X75 supercar Legendary designer Ian Callum describes working on “the one that got away” and the principles of designing for longevity Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: Audi China, Bentley’s urban SUV and Morgan in the US 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, Bentley, Hyundai, Mahindra, Morgan and more… Car Design News
First Sight: Hyundai Initium concept Hyundai introduces a new, hydrogen powered, family-oriented SUV with a new design language Karl Smith
In pictures: 2026 Bertone Runabout production model The Runabout started as a concept but will now enter production in 2026 as part of the design house’s new Classic range Freddie Holmes
New DS concept combines autonomous driving, Formula E performance and feathers With one side dedicated to racing and the other to chauffeured comfort, DS Automobiles’ new concept has a split personality Trinity Francis
Audi gives apprentices the chance to reimagine iconic A2 as one-off concept Apprentices at Audi’s Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm training facililties put forward the idea to reimagine the A2 as an EV – and leadership obliged Freddie Holmes
Bertone revives the Runabout with modern interpretation of Gandini classic The stocky two-seater sportscar from 1969 is getting a new look Car Design News
Tesla channels Streamline Moderne with latest autonomous vehicle concepts A pair of driverless concepts points the way to Tesla’s future Karl Smith
Renault was the standout of the 2024 Paris Motor Show – but no need for Fl4wer Power In a surprise to nobody, Renault arguably had the most impressive stand at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, displaying a raft of concepts and upcoming production models on home turf. Guy Bird reports on the French brand’s presence this year, which was a real mixed bag – not in the figurative sense – but in the sheer range of models on display, from small city cars to commercial delivery vans Guy Bird
Paris motor show 2024: live updates Car Design News was on the ground in Paris this year and reported on all the latest launches, trends and conversations with designers as they happened. Read on for a recap Car Design News
Alpine Alpenglow nods to future endurance racing design Alpine design boss Antony Villain chats to Trinity Francis about the brand’s motorsport ambitions and the challenges of designing around high-pressure hydrogen tanks Trinity Francis
In pictures: Kia Pride is an electric 90s hot hatch The Pride EV was commissioned to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary Car Design News
Car design round-up: Paris previews, McLaren’s P1 successor and job news 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… Car Design News
Exclusive: Ben Payne on the Lotus Theory 1 concept ”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 James McLachlan
Exclusive: Ford of Europe designers go rogue to celebrate RS200’s 40th anniversary 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 Freddie Holmes
DS creates tribute to iconic SM – just don't call it retro, says design chief 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 Trinity Francis
In pictures: Lotus Theory 1 concept Lotus has revealed a high-performance concept, the Theory 1, which will serve as a manifesto for future models Car Design News
Interview: Stefan Lamm, director global advanced design, Mercedes-Benz Car Design News sits down with Stefan Lamm, the new director of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz to discuss early beginnings, showcars and his career highlights Michael Nash
Ariel reveals new electric concept car The Ariel Nomad has been given a conservative redesign on the outside, but the new concept has plenty going on underneath Car Design News
Red Bull’s Adrian Newey: “Cars at this level should be art forms” 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 James McLachlan
Car design round-up: Monterey launches, Battista Targamerica and RUF 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 Car Design News
Cadillac celebrates 20 years of the V-Series with the Opulent Velocity concept At Monterey Car Week the storied luxury marque brings opulence and performance to a dramatic new 2+2 concept Karl Smith
Car design round-up: Mauer’s anniversary, Nissan’s cool paint and Monterey Car Week 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 Car Design News
Scandi minimalism goes out the window with Polestar Concept BST At Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, Polestar brought a ramped-up concept of its sleek 6 roadster. Car Design News grabbed a few words with exterior designer Maxime Célérier James McLachlan
In pictures: 2024 Cadillac SOLLEI Concept A custard-coloured Cadillac was revealed yesterday, showcasing beautiful forms and incredible attention to detail on the interior Car Design News
Goodwood 2024: hypercars, fireworks and crashes Goodwood Festival of Speed was an altogether different proposition in 2024, owing to the huge Chinese presence that in turn upped the EV quotient to new heights. Car Design News reports on launches from MG, Polestar, Ford and others James McLachlan
In pictures: MG Cyber GTS The MG Cyber GTS is debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where MG is honored as the ‘celebrated marque’ of this year’s event. Car Design News
Khalil Design: the CMF trend setter you should get to know 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 to serve the luxury market Car Design News
Porsche customiser bb-auto celebrates 50 years with a new concept Porsche customiser bb Auto will bring a new concept to Monterey Car Week to celebrate half a century in business Car Design News
First Sight: Volkswagen Iroc concept Launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, the Volkswagen Iroc concept was the precursor to the third generation Scirocco. Sam Livingstone was there for Car Design News Sam Livingstone
In pictures: Verne – Rimac’s new autonomous mobility bet Car Design News shares new images of the autonomous mobility start-up backed by the Rimac leadership team Car Design News
In pictures: Bertone GB110 launches in Monaco The Bertone GB110 hypercar has been shown in public for the first time Car Design News
Gandini Sibilo concept makes surprise appearance at Milan Design Week To Car Design News’ delight, the late master’s Lancia Sibilo turned up at Milan Design Week Karl Smith
Car design round-up: HMI, hydrogen and high-performance 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… Car Design News
Design4Production: “Engineering is in Italdesign’s DNA” Car Design News chats to head of design Joaquin Garcia in Milan following the launch of the Asso di Picche in Movimento concept, getting close up with the original 1973 show car that embodied the company’s fascination of design and engineering Freddie Holmes
Big brands come out strong in Beijing Read on for Car Design News’ report of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show By Ethan Robertson
CDE 2024: a motor show “without the waste” 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 Freddie Holmes
New concept challenges EV accessibility 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 Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: Chicago, ChatGPT and long bonnets 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 Car Design News
Chrysler Halcyon concept: new American luxury The heritage brand debuts a futuristic sedan with the stance of a sports car Karl Smith
Light and airy: Xpeng’s flying car prototype PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Xpeng and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsEV 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
“The car is a dream, a desire, lasting for millennia” – Marcello Gandini 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
Car design round-up: model refreshes, zesty EVs and Detroit’s return 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 Jeep, Hyundai, Nissan and more..
Honda reveals futuristic ‘0 Series’ concepts Honda’s newest concepts present a strong, optimistic view of the future and preview a new line of electric vehicles Karl Smith
Watch: Citroën design director Pierre Leclercq speaks to CDN about the brand’s design direction 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 Laura Burstein
Watch: Dacia’s David Durand on winning the Concept Car Design of the Year 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 at the CDN People Awards James McLachlan
Changan champions light with the VIIA concept PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Changan and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsCar Design News takes an in-depth look at the Changan VIIA concept and its clever use of lighting both inside and out Freddie Holmes
China, Italy and US teams collaborate on new GAC concept Car Design News chats to GAC design boss Fan Zhang about the brand’s latest concept car, the ERA. Beyond that striking exterior, it is an example of how different teams can work together on a global stage James McLachlan
Interview: Ian Callum on the Skye concept Car Design News chats to Ian Callum about his studio’s latest project, the Skye concept By Trinity Francis
Interior Motives: Tata Avinya Taking its cues from catamaran design with a dollop of modernism, the Tata Avinya marks a sea-change for the Indian brand James McLachlan
Pebble Flow electric RV features sleek design, simplified interface 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 Laura Burstein
Pick-up concept previews Renault’s international push The Niagara concept has been designed for markets like Colombia, India and Turkey where rugged off-road capabilities are crucial Freddie Holmes
Interior Motives: Dacia Manifesto 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 Freddie Holmes
Flashback: car seats that swivel First designed as a convenience and a novelty, the swiveling seat may yet have something to say about the future of the automotive interior Karl Smith
The Tokyo Motor Show is dead, long live the Japan Mobility Show The rebranded Tokyo Motor Show made a strong case for the conventional auto show format with numerous concepts on show from big names. Read on for the main launches and ten key trends from this year’s outing Guy Bird
Watch: Car Design News takes the Citroen Oli for a drive in Milan Launched in October 2022, the Citroen Oli concept is still the subject of much discussion owing to its chunky form and materials innovation. Car Design News took the concept for a spin in Milan during the design week James McLachlan
Flashback: central driver’s seats Karl Smith looks back at the move by some designers to deploy a central driving position, an interesting trend that never really caught on beyond specific niches Karl Smith
Toyota’s CALTY turns 50, reveals unseen concepts California’s first major automotive design studio started as a secret experiment and grew over the past five decades to imagine and inspire some of the company’s most iconic vehicles — and many that never got made. CDN’s Laura Burstein was invited to the celebration in Newport Beach and got the lowdown on some of the historic highlights Laura Burstein
Nissan 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 Mark Smyth
Polestar reveals 2022 design contest winner Car Design News was in Munich for the reveal of the Polestar Synergy concept, a full-size model that is the result of a unique multi-team collaboration Car Design News
Dongfeng injects Chinese culture into new design language From carved wood and stone sculptures to architectural geometric patterns, Dongfeng is going all in on traditional Chinese design cues for its Mengshi brand Car Design News
Mercedes-Benz reveals new design DNA with Concept CLA-Class Unveiled at this year’s IAA in Munich, the first EV built on the brand’s new architecture debuts a new look for the brand’s forthcoming electric vehicles. Mercedes designers Robert Lesnik and Hartmut Sinkwitz share with CDN’s Laura Burstein their new exterior and interior strategies, and how they aim to keep every car “iconic” Laura Burstein
BMW previews radical new future at IAA The Vision Neue Klasse is a strong indication of where BMW design is headed, with a real departure from the brand’s current look Karl Smith
Mahindra goes bold with Thar.e concept Car Design News got an early preview of the Mahindra Thar.e concept in July 2023. Freddie Holmes
Shiro Nakamura returns with the Aim EV Sport 01 The design legend that defined an era of Japanese design Shiro Nakamura is back with a beautiful concept that harks back to the golden era of 60s sportscar design. Car Design News caught up with Nakamura at the Goodwood Festival of Speed James McLachlan
Opel Experimental concept previewed ahead of IAA Opel continues to get ‘experimental’, with its latest concept car seemingly the closest look at the brand’s design language for upcoming models Freddie Holmes
Up close with the Porsche Mission X Ahead of its showing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Style Porsche’s exterior and interior design directors gave CDN’s Laura Burstein the inside scoop on the brand’s new hypercar concept Laura Burstein
Automobili Pininfarina taps heritage, yachts and sharks for Pura Vision Automobili Pininfarina has revealed a new electric show car dubbed the Pura Vision. Ahead of its official unveiling at Monterey Car Week later this month, we caught up with Chief Design Officer, Dave Amantea, to find out more Freddie Holmes
Inside the studio: General Motors Advanced Design, China Two years on from the opening of GM China’s revamped Advanced Design studio the first tangible result, the Proxima concept, was displayed at the Ben Se (creative essence) open day in June. CDN got an exclusive preview and tour behind the scenes Mark Andrews
Car Design News in Review 2023 Q2 Car Design News’ James McLachlan and Freddie Holmes rendevous at the CDN headquarters to discuss new car launches from Mercedes, Lancia, Aston Martin and a host of others, plus people moves, car design events and why designers need to work harder on sound design. We also interview clay modeller Harry Burgess about his craft
Caterham’s “retro-futurist” designer talks Project V and Italdesign collab From owning a Caterham Seven and simply looking for a chance to visit Goodwood, Anthony Jannarelly ended up with a much better proposition: showcasing an all-new Caterham that he had designed from scratch in front of thousands of enthusiasts Freddie Holmes
Flashback: in-car record players The concept of a personal road trip playlist began with an unlikely technology Karl Smith
Makkina revives Triumph with the TR25 concept A reimagined Triumph TR2 has finally been revealed – the TR25 concept designed by Makkina to celebrate the studio’s 25th anniversary. The team at CDN deserves an award for keeping quiet about this project for as long as we have James McLachlan
Flashback: Driving with a joystick A science fiction dream car from GM previewed a controller far removed from the steering wheel. And what happened to the pedals? Karl Smith
Feature: Car Design and Fashion Fashion has always had an influence on car design and collaborations between the two are nothing new. But when individuals within those industries work together, with equal input and interest, the results can be spectacular. Interior Motives investigates a few recent high-profile examples… Guy Bird
A Summer of midcentury modern at the Petersen Museum In Los Angeles, Midcentury cars from storied marques like Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar, make quite a statement
EyesOn Design weekend celebrates revolutionary designs, honours Ralph Gilles The annual charity concours, held every year outside Detroit on Father’s Day, is a star-studded affair where automotive artistry meets philanthropy. CDN’s Laura Burstein served as a judge for this year’s event and got the inside scoop Laura Burstein
Julian Thomson: “I’ve always wanted to redo the Elise” Prior to joining GM, Julian Thomson worked with Callum and Nybolt to revisit the Elise as an EV. The result is the Nybolt concept sportscar. CDN spoke to Thomson about the project By Trinity Francis
First Sight: Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven – Orange Revolution Mercedes has launched the Vision One-Eleven, which draws on the legendary C111 from 1970. Car Design News was on hand for a first-hand look Jens Meiners
Flashback: 1982 Nissan NRV-II concept interior Car Design News is reinstating the popular ‘Flashback’ feature where we look back on innovative and influential concepts. In this column, we bring you the cockpit of the 1982 Nissan NRV-II concept Car Design News
Alpine reveals stocky new show car Intended to showcase the brand’s move into an electric future, Alpine’s latest show car felt more like a celebration of iconic Renault hot hatches Freddie Holmes
Interview: Audi’s Marc Lichte on AI and architecture Car Design News spoke to Audi design boss Marc Lichte at the inaugural Car Design Event in Munich about AI, architecture and the brand’s plans for 20 new cars James McLachlan
Interview: Andreas Mindt, head of design, Volkswagen VW’s incoming design boss talks to Car Design News about EVs, design strategy and the transition from Bentley Freddie Holmes
GAC shows second ‘car culture’ concept at new studio Car Design News returns to GAC’s Milan studio to see its latest work and caught up with design boss Stephane Janin Freddie Holmes
Dialogue a principal theme of Milan design week Dialogue and cross-disciplinary thinking dominated the trade shows, installations and exhibits during the annual Milan design week with very interesting results Karl Smith
Lancia’s Pop-Up Concept Car After an unusual weekend press reveal, Lancia and Cassina unveil a radical concept at Milan Design Week – the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE. Car Design News’ Karl Smith gives us a first look
Domestic brands come out strong in Shanghai Car Design News was at the Shanghai auto show where home-grown brands were out in force. Here is our round-up of some of the most poignant launches from Chinese automakers old and new Mark Andrews
Lancia unveils fully-electric concept Lancia hopes to usher in a new EV era with the Pu+Ra HPE, which recalls legendary models of the past like the Stratos while working with furniture brand Cassina to create a timeless Italian aesthetic Car Design News
Ram and Genesis headline a quiet NYC line-up Ram has revealed its first production-ready electric truck, while Genesis rolled out a flaming orange coupe SUV based on the GV80 Freddie Holmes
Lancia (slowly) peels back covers on concept New shots suggest Lancia is heading down the route of an electric Stratos concept, and we will be given a full showing mid-April Freddie Holmes
New concepts showcase talents of Chinese design house Beijing-headquartered design consultancy IAT has quickly established itself as a powerhouse for independent design and R&D, and recently shared three new concepts that showcase its diverse capabilities Car Design News
Volkswagen premieres compact EV concept The ID. 2all concept is a preview of the brand’s new design language and a production-ready version will hit European markets in 2025 Freddie Holmes
Experience 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 about the brand’s design direction Mark Smyth
Autonomous 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 Mark Smyth
Concept Car of the Week: The GM Precept An innovative concept that emerged from an equally progressive government program, the Precept still has much to teach us two decades later
Nissan shows ‘daring’ two-seater concept The Max-Out concept contrasts classic sports car styling with bleeding-edge futuristic tech. Nissan designer Yu Lihao gives us the lowdown Freddie Holmes
Audi challenges luxury typologies with new Activesphere concept Audi’s shape-shifting new showcar goes from sportback to mini pickup truck, with a ground-breaking mixed-reality interior Laura Burstein
Porsche unveils the vision 357 concept in Berlin; Michael Mauer gives us the inside scoop The design study pays homage to the Porsche 356 in celebration of the brand’s 75th anniversary — and aims to spark designers’ creativity Laura Burstein
Watch: Maximilian Missoni and Laura Burstein on the Polestar O2 concept car award Following the Polestar O2’s award for Best Concept Car of the Year in Car Design Review 9, Laura Burstein visited Polestar’s freshly opened design studio to chat with head of design Maximilian Missoni. Watch to find out how the concept came about, the inspiration behind the brief and where Polestar design is headed Laura Burstein
BMW aims to Dee-light in new design BMW’s i Vision Dee might appear to be about the tech but it also introduces a new design language, as Mark Smyth found out at CES Mark Smyth
CDR 9 student design winner gets nod for production Swedish brand Cake has commited to producing an electric quadbike, the Kibb, by 2025. It was designed by UMEA student Fanny Jonsson – highlighting the valuable role the next wave of talent will play in transportation design Freddie Holmes
Watch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby on winning the Concept Car of the Year Hyundai’s VP of design Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News editor James McLachlan about winning the Car Design Review 9 Concept Car of the Year for the N Vision 74 James McLachlan
FCEV layout inspires return to conventional form Car Design News chats to Hopium’s chief designer about the Machina Vision concept Freddie Holmes
Hyundai N Vision 74 wins Concept Car of the Year in Car Design Review 9 The Hyundai N Vision 74 has been voted the Concept Car of the Year by an expert panel of designers in the prestigious industry design book, Car Design Review
Polestar O2 wins Concept Car of the Year in Car Design Review 9 The Polestar O2 has been voted the Concept Car of the Year by an expert panel of designers in the prestigious industry design book, Car Design Review
Back to the roots: Giugiaro recreates the 1974 Hyundai Pony Concept Italian design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro is joining forces with Hyundai to resurrect the Hyundai Pony concept Jens Meiners
Honda debuts new design language with e:N2 concept Details are thin on the ground, but Honda appears to be heading in a new direction with its electric cars, or at least for the Chinese market Freddie Holmes
Renault champions versatility with new 4 concept Car Design News speaks to Renault’s head of concepts about the new Renault 4 concept and what it signals for the brand moving forward Freddie Holmes
GAC shows ‘Barchetta’ concept at Milan studio launch Car Design News is in Milan for the opening of GAC’s new advanced design studio, and there was a surprise appearance from an unexpected concept car Freddie Holmes
From Paris with love: a comment on French car design Christopher Butt takes a look at the return of robustness in French car design, as illustrated by two new concept cars in the Dacia Manifesto and Citroën Oli
Dacia’s Manifesto concept inspires new approaches to design Tasked with producing an innovative new concept from scratch in just six months, the design team at Dacia had to work quickly with its exciting new Manifesto concept. Car Design News caught up with design director David Durand to find out more Freddie Holmes
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. Klaus Zyciora and Peter Wouda spoke exclusively to Car Design News about the concept James McLachlan
North America winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award Designers were tasked with producing innovative visions for mobility in the year 2035. This year’s winning design for North America is described as exciting, thoughtful and incredibly well-researched Freddie Holmes
Europe winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award Designers were tasked with producing innovative visions of future mobility in the year 2035. This year’s Europe winner was inspired by campfires, classic Jeeps and dinky city cars Freddie Holmes
Asia winner announced – Magna 2022 Global Bold Perspective Award Designers were tasked with producing innovative visions for future mobility in the year 2035. This year’s Asia winner proposes a flying car that serves as its own living space and nature retreat vehicle Freddie Holmes
Acura previews electric future with Precision EV concept Laura Burstein was in New York City for the east coast reveal of Acura’s Precision EV concept, a hint at where the brand is headed in the not-so-distant future Laura Burstein
Mini’s design boss discusses new minimal aesthetic Car Design News caught up with Oliver Heilmer, head of design at Mini, to discuss the brand’s muscly new Aceman concept and the challenge of bringing the Mini spirit to a crossover Freddie Holmes
Lincoln debuts L100 concept in Pebble Beach A nod to the sleek limousines of the 1950s, Lincoln’s massive, luxe show car marks the brand’s centennial with a look into the future. Laura Burstein caught up with the design team to find out more Laura Burstein
Autonomous shuttle concept goes all in on wellness Car Design News caught up with Julie Jacobs, design manager at Sage Automotive Interiors, to discuss the latest in a series of concepts and where autonomous vehicle interiors may be headed in future Freddie Holmes
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First Sight: SangYup Lee dreams big with Hyundai N Vision 74 It is fair to say SangYup Lee is pretty excited about his latest concept. Car Design News spoke to Hyundai’s design boss about the N Vision 74 and why he dreams big Guy Bird
First Sight: Hyundai’s Donckerwolke reveals flying taxi Car Design News caught up with Hyundai’s chief creative officer at the reveal of Supernal’s aerial taxi, a new direction that it hopes will fly Guy Bird and
Hyundai goes big at Busan (Motor Show) Car Design News was in South Korea for the Busan motor show, where homegrown brands Hyundai and Kia were out in force Guy Bird
Interview: Amko Leenarts on SuperVans, SUVs and the return of aero design Car Design News caught up with Ford’s design director of Europe Amko Leenarts at Goodwood to discuss the SuperVans project, the return of aero design and why the era of the SUV might be over James McLachlan
GAC reveals futuristic people carrier concept A minimalist exterior hides a spacious boho interior that has been heavily inspired by Chinese culture. Car Design News digs deeper into GAC’s new Space Concept and speaks with design head Fan Zhang Freddie Holmes
Maximilian Missoni talks Polestar 5 design Car Design News joined Polestar’s design lead Maximilian Missoni at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to discuss the new ‘5’ prototype, the influence of the Precept concept, and life as a public company Laura Burstein
Volkswagen re-writes the rulebook with ID.Aero concept New images of Volkswagen’s ID. Aero reveal a sophisticated ICE-style body and now-familiar ID. design language. Could it be the informal successor to the Phaeton? Car Design News’ Freddie Holmes speaks to VW design chief Klaus Zyciora Freddie Holmes
Top Ten Pininfarina aero designs As Pininfarina celebrates 50 years of its famous wind tunnel Car Design News highlights ten of its best designs shaped by aero tech Guy Bird
