Watch: Joaquin Garcia, Italdesign Italdesign's Joaquin Garcia speaks to Car Design News about the US studio, AI and new brand identity James McLachlan
What is American luxury? At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, design leaders from Rivian, Lucid, Cadillac, Chrysler and Lincoln debate the meaning of American luxury, exploring heritage, sustainability, materials, design language and technology in shaping premium experiences for a changing market James McLachlan
"A global brand embraces every culture" In an increasingly global design ecosystem, how are international creative leaders shaping the future of US automotive design? Design leaders addressed this topic and more at CDD Detroit 2025 Car Design News
Alexandre Malval appointed design vice president at Renault The new design vice president will report to chief design officer Laurens van den Acker Lucy Abbott
Ford's experience-design lead: "Human-centric design is a team sport" Chiara Onida, experience-design lead in the Human Centric Design team at Ford delves into how customer insight impacts design and changing expectations Lucy Abbott
American Muscle: "The best is yet to come" Read on for key highlights from the final session of Car Design Dialogues Detroit, which investigated the state of play for American Muscle and the threat — or opportunity — posed by BEVs Freddie Holmes
CCS MA students "push conceptual boundaries" at latest show Masters students on the Transportation Design course at the College for Creative Studies present varied visions for future mobility Freddie Holmes
"Detroit is the spiritual heart of American car design" Get to know some of the speakers and topics at Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2025 Freddie Holmes
Car Design News October Focus: Design talent This month Car Design News will be exploring the importance and evolution of design talent Lucy Abbott
Massimo Frascella on the role of the automotive designer As part of Car Design News' design talent focus, CDN speaks to Audi design boss Massimo Frascella on the evolving role of the designer James McLachlan
Interview: Alessandro Dambrosio, Mitsubishi Motors Car Design News speaks to Mitsubishi’s executive design director about the brand’s evolving design language and his experience as a designer across continents Freddie Holmes
"It’s time to take a long, hard look in the mirror" The IAA was a wake‑up call for European carmakers. Against a backdrop of global disruption, automotive design must lead the way — delivering bold, distinctive, and purposeful cars that reconnect brands with their DNA Rob Dolton
Behind the scenes: CDN People Awards global live judging Our jury of top designers assembled at Tata Motors' Coventry design studio to judge entries for the 2025 People Awards Car Design News
Exclusive: Felix Kilbertus leaves Pininfarina Felix Kilbertus is leaving Pininfarina after two years as chief creative officer. Kilbertus, who previously led exterior design at Rolls-Royce, departs following a period of diversification and global expansion for the storied Italian design house James McLachlan
VW design on books, cars and special sauce Many brands had new cars to show at IAA, but to our knowledge, it was only Volkswagen that had a new book to launch. CDN sat down with key team members to learn more Freddie Holmes
"Back to basics": Mercedes balances form and function with new EQC Car Design News sits down with Mercedes' director of exterior design Robert Lesnik to chat lighting, the new electric GLC and how students can stand out Freddie Holmes
Dominic Najafi takes top Cadillac design job The ex-Bentley and JLR designer speaks to Car Design News about trading Leamington Spa for Michigan, and why the Cadillac brand has "enormous potential" Freddie Holmes
Hyundai Europe CEO: "Design is not an isolated function" Xavier Martinet and Simon Loasby join Car Design News for a deep dive on design strategy and the all-new Concept 3 Freddie Holmes
"Colour is not just about the shade — it’s how you feel when you see it" Car Design News spoke to Bentley paint design expert Steve Williams and CMF boss Andrea Jensen James McLachlan
Sponsored Look good, feel good, do good: Elmo talks innovation in sustainable leather Balance is a key theme for material supplier Elmo as it marries cutting-edge solutions with traditional craftsmanship Car Design News
CDN launches free subscription for design schools The next generation of design talent can now access Car Design News' full spread of news, analysis and events free of charge Car Design News
Volkswagen names new interior chief Volkswagen has named a long-time staffer as the new head of interior design Freddie Holmes
Delayed gratification: Bentley's new studio Bentley's design team has been waiting a long time for a new studio. Turns out, it was worth it James McLachlan
ArtCenter launches the Ian Cameron Scholarship ArtCenter College of Design has announced a new scholarship in honour of the late BMW and Rolls-Royce designer, Ian Cameron Freddie Holmes
Pforzheim summer show 2025: Kia and Geely Interior design and nostalgia were the dominant themes of this summer's degree show. In this feature, we focus on the Geely and Kia projects Freddie Holmes
In memoriam: Ercole Spada The prolific Italian designer has died aged 88 after an immense half century in the business Car Design News
“Every new car needs to be a little revolution” – Inside Renault’s design mindset Car Design News caught up with Renault’s Gilles Vidal and Sandeep Bhambra at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to talk brand identity, affordable design and why a bit of disruption is essential Lucy Abbott
Krugger given reins to Stellantis North America design Scott Krugger, formerly of Dodge and SRT design leadership, has been given an expanded North America role Freddie Holmes
Bentley’s studio design manager on pride in the workplace Tom Dawes, studio design manager at Bentley, speaks to CDN about his journey into car design and founding BeProud Stephen Dobie
Gilles Vidal takes over Stellantis’ European Brands Gilles Vidal returns to forming stomping ground to lead creative strategy across Stellantis European marques James McLachlan
Jozef Kabaň on MG’s expanding design language MG’s global design chief Jozef Kabaň reflects on his move to China, the creative philosophy behind the Cyber X concept, and how the brand is stretching its design identity to connect with new audiences James McLachlan
Exclusive: Volvo’s Offer resigns after Ingenlath resurfaces Jeremy Offer has resigned from his role as global head of design at Volvo with Nick Gronenthal stepping up to run the design studio in the interim. Meanwhile, former Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath is back in the fold with a new design advisory role at Geely Guy Bird
Nicholas David on Karma’s vision for the Kaveya At Goodwood 2025, Karma Automotive’s Design VP, Nicholas David, revealed how the forthcoming Kaveya aims to rewrite the rulebook for electric performance vehicles — from proportion-driven aesthetics to theatrical lighting and hidden mechanism James McLachlan
Design can influence aero in new ways, says Alpine design boss Antony Villain reflects on his time with the brand so far and explains how motorsport and design have rethought how aero is executed Freddie Holmes
Bentley redesigns logo for the fifth time in the brand’s history Bentley interior designer Young Kwang Nam led the creative update of the brand’s logo unveiled in tandem with the new EXP 15 concept car. Car Design News caught up with him at the new studio James McLachlan
Ford teams up with Chinese design academy for trio of Mustangs Auto Shanghai 2025 was a platform for more than new EVs; this year students from around the world presented new visions of the iconic Mustang Freddie Holmes
“My team is very free to explore” – Stephanie Petit, CMF head at Alpine Car Design News speaks to Stephanie Petit about sustainable materials, 3D-printed finishes, and French craftsmanship – from leather traceability to illuminated triangles James McLachlan
The women behind Lynk & Co’s design: “We’ve seen a big shift in the automotive industry” Car Design News sat down with a selection of female automotive designers at Lynk & Co headquarters in Gothenburg for an open and honest conversation about gender inclusion within the industry Lucy Abbott
“The better the proportions, the less styling you need” – Gary Telaak, Audi Audi senior designer Gary Telaak has been with the storied brand for 28 years. Here he looks back at the launch of Audi TT, shares his thoughts on what made that car so special and talks about the challenges designers face in working with and integrating new technology James McLachlan
Interview: Lynk & Co design president Stefan Rosen on creating the ‘anti-Volvo’ In light of the launch of Lynk & Co’s 08, Car Design News spoke to design president Stefan Rosen on how the brand’s design language has evolved Lucy Abbott
Changan’s Klaus Zyciora: “We can bring products to Europe that people admire and love” As Changan continues its expansion in Europe, Car Design News visited Chongqing to understand how the brand plans to combine local market knowledge with global design expertise to connect with European consumers
Watch: Autodesk on solving pain points in design At the 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum in Germany, designers from Ford, Tata, Firefly and Incari share how digital tools are reshaping their daily workflows in this exclusive video from Car Design News Freddie Holmes
“I don’t have a computer and I can’t do CAD; I have a drawing board everywhere I go” Gordon Murray, the ”engineer with an artistic bent”, talks Car Design News through his path to design, the handful of modern cars he likes and his unashamedly analogue mindset Stephen Dobie
Chery’s Michael Duerr: “We can claim to be Europe’s most productive studio” At a bespoke event down in Southampton, Car Design News grabbed some time with senior manager of Interior Design at Chery International, Michael Duerr, to speak about building a brand from scratch, AI and China speed James McLachlan
Watch: Aurelien Doisy speaks to Car Design News Aurelien Doisy is a key figure in Tata Motors’ design evolution. From humble beginnings in a rented shed to global recognition, this conversation explores themes of cultural identity, design leadership, and redefining modern automotive aesthetics through a uniquely Indian lens James McLachlan
Inside the studio: Italdesign Michigan Italdesign opens a low-profile but high-impact office in Michigan, bringing its legendary design-engineering fusion closer to America’s automotive heartland Jason White
Exclusive: Sid Odedra on moving from Audi to Polestar Following a visit to Gothenburg earlier this year and a surprise meeting with the UX specialist, CDN is now the first to report on his first few months at Polestar Freddie Holmes
Exclusive: Zeekr and Lynk & Co Gothenburg design teams facing potential cuts Geely’s Zeekr and Lynk & Co design studios will be restructured as part of what the company describes as an “ongoing efficiency program” which will see the Shanghai studio taking on greater operational responsibilities James McLachlan
Changan adds experienced commercial vehicle design lead Chris Hamilton joins Changan from Contechs and will lead design for a broad mix of commercial vehicle projects Freddie Holmes
Martin Uhlarik: “We have nine full programs live in the UK at the moment, 13 globally” Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards James McLachlan
Digital design defines Bugatti’s Berlin studio Car Design News takes a closer look at the new design studio where VR takes centre stage Car Design News
Ajay Jain, Tata: “We have to answer the question: what is Indian design” Originally published in Car Design Review 11, Ajay Jain, head of India studio & global design strategy at Tata, explores the car market in India and the desire for maximalist design Car Design News
McLaren names new chief creative officer McLaren’s acquisition sees key Forseven leadership moving across into new roles, with Alister Whelan replacing Tobias Sühlmann Car Design News
Exclusive Q&A: Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s global design boss Car Design News visits Hiroshima to exclusively talk with Mazda’s global design boss Masashi Nakayama about his varied inspirations, the importance of clay and the art of lawn-mowing Guy Bird
People: Toyota’s CALTY Design Research announces executive changes Toyota’s North American design group revealed two executive changes, effective today Lucy Abbott
China Academy of Art and Xiaomi team up for student project Students at the Chinese Academy of Art recently paired up with Xiaomi for a new joint project Freddie Holmes
‘Fight or flight’: the human science of perceived quality There is a reason why products resonate with consumers in a certain way, and Alina Braun has dedicated a large portion of her career to understanding that in more detail. Today, Braun is applying that knowledge in the world of car design Freddie Holmes
Jean-Philippe Salar: “Strong storytelling will generate good design” Jean-Phillippe Salar, design director at Mobilize, explains the thought process behind the two electric vehicles set to launch in 2025 Car Design News
CDR 11: “Studiokurbos moves with speed, agility and independence” Andreas Kurbos, CEO of Studiokurbos, speaks on the growing importance of CMF design and the integration of smartphones into vehicles Car Design News
Inside Mahindra’s new Mumbai studio Earlier this month, Mahindra opened a new “state of the art creative facility” in Mumbai to expand its global design footprint Car Design News
Maserati x Giorgetti: “An obsession of craftsmanship and quality” Maserati’s Klaus Busse talks cars, furniture and applying the skill of design beyond things with four wheels Car Design News
Five minute sketch: Chris Bangle and The Three Ages of Cars At Car Design Dialogues Milan 2025, legendary designer Chris Bangle sketches what he describes as the three ages of car design. This was done without preparation and with a five minute window. He finished as the buzzer went off. A total pro. Freddie Holmes
Mitja Borkert: “We never look backwards. We always look ahead” Mitja Borkert, design director at Lamborghini, speaks to Car Design News about Lamborghini’s hybrid renewal and the beginnings of his exploration with AI Car Design News
GM design bosses outline importance of sketching Senior design leaders at General Motors give their take on the role of sketching in modern studios Freddie Holmes
Shao Jingfeng: “This is our chance, our time” Shao Jingfeng, chief design officer at SAIC, on trusting your strategy and recruiting the next generation of design talent Car Design News
The enduring art of sketching in car design As part of Car Design News’ April focus on sketching, we speak to a range of voices in the automotive industry to learn how sketching is viewed in the modern day and what the future holds for this art form Lucy Abbott
Car Design News April Focus: Sketching This month Car Design News will be exploring the art and evolution of sketching Lucy Abbott
Watch: Swarovski Mobility speaks to Car Design News Ahead of Car Design Dialogues Milan, Car Design News caught up with the MD of event partner Swarovski Mobility, Lars Schmidt James McLachlan
CDR 11: “Car design must evoke human emotions” Seungmo Lim, head of Kia design China, on balancing AI with human creativity and ensuring brand differentiation Car Design News
Mitja Borkert: “Sketching breathes air into the lungs of designers” As part of Car Design News’ April focus on sketching, we speak to Mitja Borkert, design director at Lamborghini, on why the pen and paper will never die Lucy Abbott
Key takeaways: perceived quality in car design Read on for the key takeaways from CDN’s recent livestream on perceived quality Freddie Holmes
Exclusive Q&A: Oliver Samson, Kia Europe Design Kia Europe Design’s chief senior designer Oliver Samson talks tech and European aesthetics in Car Design News’ exclusive studio chat Guy Bird
Car Design News People Awards 2025: call for entries Entries are open for the CDN People Awards 2025; the only design awards that celebrate the people behind the design Car Design News
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
Syd Mead exhibit this Spring in New York City The late Visual Futurist Syd Mead will be celebrated in a rare East Coast exhibit in New York Karl Smith
Julian Thomson: “We are here to provide another point of view” Julian Thomson, design director of GM Advanced Design Europe, talks recruitment, managing a team of designers and driving growth Car Design News
Ilhun Yoon: “What makes Genesis is everyone’s expertise and fantastic teamwork” Ilhun Yoon, head of global design centres for Genesis, on the global Genesis studios, brand identity and what a sustainable future looks like Car Design News
Four finalists battle for YouClip glory in Dacia student design contest Dacia’s YouClip design competition has reached its final stages, with just four innovative projects left standing Lucy Abbott
Annelie Karlsson: “It is my job to secure feasible design solutions for production” Anneilie Karlsson, director of studio engineering at Volvo Design, on the key launch of the EX90 and the rise of the ’outdoor’ trend in design Car Design News
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
Stefan Sielaff: “Geely really invests in design” Stefan Sielaff of Geely Auto Group describes why the ever-quickening speed of development has reached its limit and the rise of the steady counter movement Car Design News
March Focus: Materials This month Car Design News will be exploring the current materials landscape across traditional and new materials Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Bentley, Skoda and Toyota Car Design News takes a look at some of the stories that may have gone under the radar this week. Read on for the latest from Bentley, Skoda and Toyota Lucy Abbott
Derek Jenkins: “Our mission at Lucid remains very pure” Derek Jenkins of Lucid Motors describes his mission of finding the perfect balance between the digital and analogue experience
Max Wolff: “Ford’s mantra is to make transport accessible for all” Max Wolff, design director of Ford China & International Markets Group, explores Ford’s relationship with China and his transition into a ‘truck guy’ Car Design News
Car design round-up: Audi, Donut-lab, Volvo and Mansory Car Design News takes a look at some of the stories that may have gone under the radar this week. Read on for the latest from Audi, Volvo, Kia and more Car Design News
Caterham design boss Anthony Jannarelly on his new ‘Art Car’ capsule range Car Design News catches up with the French designer as he launches his new carbon-panelled, Ferrari-based Ælla-60 Stephen Dobie
Five minute sketch: Ford Escort MK1 by Wayne Burgess Experienced car designer Wayne Burgess sketches a front three-quarter view of Boreham Motorworks’ blueprint-accurate reproduction of the Ford Escort MK1 Car Design News
Key takeaways: The future of German automotive design Car Design News hosted a trio of experts at Audi, including new design boss Massimo Frascella, to discuss the future of German car design and learn more about the brand’s direction Lucy Abbott
New design director at Lincoln as Curic moves to Ford Performance division In an internal shake-up, Kemal Curic has left Lincoln to head up the Ford Performance division while Christine Cheng takes Curic’s former role. The Irvine studio is also set to close design operations as Ford consolidates its design teams in Dearborn James McLachlan
Kia reveals new EV4 exterior design Kia has presented a first look at the exterior design of the new EV4, with saloon and hatchback variants Lucy Abbott
Car Design Review 11: “Citroën’s brand position has never been as clear” Pierre Leclercq, design director at Citroën, on making purely entry-level cars and the bright future of new technologies. Car Design News
Gorden Wagener: “The more influence design has the better” Gorden Wagener, chief design officer of Mercedes-Benz Group, describes the exciting moment the full-width Hyperscreen launched and how to create valuble design in the luxury segment Car Design News
Car design round-up: Volvo, Renault and Mini Car Design News takes a look at some of the stories that may have gone under the radar this week. Read on for the latest from Volvo, Renault and Mini Lucy Abbott
Watch: Brook Banham, co-founder of Middlecott Sketchbattle Detroit’s well-known automotive design competition returned for 2025 with the challenge of envisioning rugged mobility for 2040. Against the clock, designers pushed their skills to the limits
“The right tool at the right moment”: Bart van Lotringen of DAF Trucks The design director of DAF Trucks, Bart van Lotringen, speaks with Car Design News about his teams’ use of digital tools, AI, and the future Karl Smith
Marek Reichman: “You don’t need an Aston Martin, you desire one. And that’s my job Marek Reichman, chief creative officer at Aston Martin Lagonda, explores the marriage between performance and design and delves into his source of inspiration Car Design News
Interview: Roy Norton, head clay modeller, Nissan What is the value of clay modelling within the car design process and how can digital and clay work harmoniously? We speak to head clay modeller, Roy Norton fresh off his team’s win at the CDN People awards Lucy Abbott
Watch: Renault design boss Gilles Vidal on winning the Production Car Design of the Year At the Car Design News People Awards 2024, Renault design chief Gilles Vidal spoke to CDN editor James McLachlan about winning the Production Car Design of the Year for the Renault 5 E-Tech James McLachlan
Laurens van den Acker on the state of Renault design After a stellar 2024, Renault Group has shown that when it comes to navigating choppy waters of the European car industry, it helps to have a clear idea of who you are James McLachlan
Robin Page: “Our customers expect a high level of technology. It just needs to be well integrated” Robin Page, design director at Bentley, explores how a new design language might be exactly what electrification needs Car Design News
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
February Focus: Digital Tools This month we will be digging deeper into the digital tools that are at the heart of contemporary car design Car Design News
Exclusive: BYD design boss Egger gives rare interview Car Design News’ candid Q&A with BYD’s global design director Wolfgang Egger discusses the challenges of creating new brands from scratch, differentiating interior design convincingly and learning Mandarin Guy Bird
Hennessey’s design director on sketching a 300mph supercar How do you ensure a car targeting top speed is still beautiful? Over to Hennessey design boss Nathan Malinick Stephen Dobie
Designer realises childhood dream with James Bond’s Bentley Continental The James Bond novel Thunderball saw Ian Fleming vividly describe a Bentley Continental Mk2, a car that didn’t outside the pages of fiction. Car designer Tony Hunter remedied this by designing and building his own Trinity Francis
Genesis CMF designer Hailee Hyeyeon Kim juggles tradition with innovation Hailee Hyeyeon Kim of Genesis describes how her experience in the consumer electronics world is helping sculpt her work for the luxury brand Michael Nash
Watch on demand: Panel discussion - The future of German automotive design Join us live to explore heritage vs. modern mobility, sustainability's impact on design, and how supplier collaboration drives innovation in today's world Car Design News
McLaren designers put supercar skills to use with new solo venture It is not every day that someone steps away from their childhood dream with supercars, but that is exactly what two McLaren designers have done. A combination of Irish Gaelic and Portuguese, Ennua aims to be the new benchmark for statement furniture – and more Freddie Holmes
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
Dacia teams up with design students for UX and YouClip project Dacia design boss David Durand explains the brand’s latest project with design students, and why it has reminded the team to “embrace new perspectives” Freddie Holmes
Perceived quality: a bridge between function and desire Experienced perceived quality specialist Kyungmin Lee explains how carmakers stand to gain from giving PQ a platform within the group Freddie Holmes
GM stalwart Michael Simcoe retires; Bryan Nesbitt promoted Michael Simcoe, senior VP of design at General Motors will retire after 42 years at the company with GM’s Bryan Nesbitt to take over Car Design News
Interview: Madalina Marcu, head of product quality, McLaren What are the nuances for perceived quality between high and low volume car brands? We spoke to someone who has worked on both sides Freddie Holmes
FAW’s chief interior designer talks DNA and Chinese tradition Jan Kaul of FAW describes a conscious move away from big screens in order to create strong brand identity, marrying traditional influence with new technology Michael Nash
Klaus Busse on design, changing tech and the beast of Modena Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to catch up with Klaus Busse, design director at Maserati, and to see the beast of Modena James McLachlan
Nicholas David promoted at Karma The designer has received his second promotion in as many years Freddie Holmes
Nuro’s head of design talks autonomous pods Autonomous vehicles need not be as cold and uninviting as we might first think, providing the focus lands on humanisation and smooth UX design Michael Nash
CDN People Awards 2024 winners revealed Who were the winners at the third edition of the CDN People Awards? Car Design News
Ford’s revamped London studio puts focus on human-centric design Car Design News goes inside Ford’s human-centered design studio to understand how the brand is researching what people want, use and ultimately need Freddie Holmes
Watch on demand: Designing light - innovations in automotive lighting Watch our exclusive livestream on demand, exploring the evolving role of automotive lighting in a world of increasing complexity. Lighting isn’t just about safety anymore—it’s all about branding and user experience. In this session, we explored cool new technologies, how lighting laws are changing things, and how lighting helps shape a car’s identity. Think illuminated logos, dynamic light patterns, and how lighting can make a car feel more emotional and functional at the same time. Car Design News
“I love what I do” Chris Benjamin, Scout Motors At Car Design Dialogues Detroit Scout Motors chief design officer Chris Benjamin explained his leadership style and why we should be wary of feeding the AI machine.
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
Watch: Paul Wraith on happy accidents and why designers should ask ‘why’ At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, Ford designer Paul Wraith spoke to CDN editor James McLachlan about AI, creative accidents and the importance of asking questions
“GTD is the king of Mustangs” Ford’s global design director Joel Piaskowski talks through the design of the new GTD – the “king of Mustangs” James McLachlan
Watch: Rivian’s Jeff Hammoud on AI and doodling During Car Design Dialogues Detroit, Rivian’s design boss Jeff Hammoud spoke to Car Design News about AI and the power of the doodle James McLachlan
Cadillac CMF chief: "I fell in love with the idea of being a fashion designer for a car" At the Paris Auto Show, Cadillac’s CMF manager Laetitia Lopez spoke to Car Design News about material innovation, having a dedicated CMF studio and the diverse nature of her team James McLachlan
Lucid's Derek Jenkins: “We exist to design and build what others cannot” Derek Jenkins discusses EV design, new skills and the creativity of the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024 Freddie Holmes
Pierre Leclercq: “If we don’t manage to do something different, the job doesn’t interest me” Car Design News chatted with Citröen design director Pierre Leclercq at the Paris Motor Show to hear about Amis, designing for efficiency and why he will not design ”boring” tail lights James McLachlan
Cadillac designer takes senior role with Chevrolet A long-time General Motors designer is shifting from the world of luxury to the world of performance Freddie Holmes
Anthony Lo lands top design job at BAIC after leaving Ford Rumours that Anthony Lo had moved to China for his next gig have been confirmed Freddie Holmes
Pforzheim students collaborate with OEMs for latest exhibit In the first of a series of articles, Car Design News looks at the recent cooperation between OEMs and Pforzheim University. Course leader Kurt Beyer discusses the motivation for these joint projects and, in particular, the work done in conjunction with Geely Freddie Holmes
A is for…a comprehensive glossary of automotive design terms Need to know your Bone line from your tumblehome? Car Design News presents an exhaustive and detailed glossary of car design terms Nick Hull
Car Design News: Letter from Shanghai Chinese car design is all about speed and technology, right? A visit to Shanghai reveals a more nuanced picture that poses more questions than it answers James McLachlan
In memoriam: Bruno Sacco (1933-2024) Bruno Sacco, Italian Mercedes-Benz design veteran and one of the most significant names in the industry, has died aged 90 Guy Bird
Ralph Gilles: “The automobile is a statement – a point of pride” Ralph Gilles discusses design and the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024 Freddie Holmes
Benoit Jacob joins GAC Respected designer Benoit Jacob joins GAC as executive design director at the chinese OEM’s R&D centre By Anushka Dixit
BMW shakes up design team, brings in Missoni 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 James McLachlan
“Car design is in Detroit’s DNA” says Ford designer Ford’s Paul Wraith discusses the importance of design to the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024 Freddie Holmes
The mysterious role of perceived quality in car design The science of perceived quality ensures a product materialises as intended Freddie Holmes
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
Polestar continues to ring the changes as CEO Thomas Ingenlath steps down It is all change at Swedish EV brand Polestar as CEO Thomas Ingenlath follows design director Maximilian Missoni out the door James McLachlan
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
Todd Willing is Ford’s new design head Ford veteran Todd Willing is Ford’s new head of design, filling the role vacated by Anthony Lo in May 2024 James McLachlan
Philipp Romers replaces Missoni as head of design at Polestar 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 James McLachlan
Lamborghini design director Mitja Borkert on the Temerario Lamborghini is back with a new model, the V8 hybrid Temerario, which embodies design director Mitja Borkert’s ’essential and iconic’ design language. Car Design News got a early look at Goodwood ahead of the official launch at Monterey Car Week. James McLachlan
Xiaomi taps Polestar interior chief for new director role at Munich creative studio Jean-Arthur Madelaine-Advenier, previously head of interiors at Polestar, has joined Xiaomi as design director at the brand’s Munich studio By James McLachlan & Freddie Holmes
Meet the writer: Editor, James McLachlan This time it is the turn of Car Design News editor James McLachlan to bare his soul Car Design News
JP Bernal appointed Polestar head of interior design The popular designer takes the top interiors job at the company alongside his existing work fostering the Polestar Design Community Freddie Holmes
How does marketing influence car design? 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 Freddie Holmes
“A car designer’s dream” – looking back on VW’s Potsdam studio 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 Freddie Holmes
Obituary: Ian Cameron – design’s best kept secret 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 By Christopher Butt
Amko Leenarts, Ford of Europe: My life in design in five objects Amko Leenarts is the design director at Ford of Europe and a board member of Dutch sportscar brand Donkervoort. A graduate of interior architecture from the Academy of Arts in Groningen, and a masters in vehicle design from the Royal College of Art in London, he would go on to join Ford Motor Company in 2012. In this article, he details five objects that have followed him on this journey and reflect his love of design Freddie Holmes
Li Auto opens Munich design studio Chinese OEM Li Auto has open a new design studio in Munich Freddie Holmes
Peter Wouda joins SAIC-VW in China Peter Wouda is taking on a new role at SAIC Volkswagen in China Freddie Holmes
Designing Turbos and pioneering computer-aided design: life at Porsche with Tony Hatter British designer Tony Hatter reflects on a career that spans several generations of Porsche sports cars and design processes Stephen Dobie
RCA show looks into the future of mobility Car Design News went along to see the latest work by students at the Royal College of Art’s Intelligent Mobility Exhibition Mark Smyth
Inside General Motors’ dream studio General Motors’ massive, state-of-the art structure is a testament to design’s critical role in the company. Car Design News took a VIP tour with Michael Simcoe Laura Burstein
Former Rolls-Royce design boss killed outside home Former Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron has been reportedly stabbed to death at home Car Design News
Genesis turns up the heat with Magma models Genesis has turned its Magma models from a basement concept to reality. CDN spoke to Luc Donckerwolke about the designs and the strategy behind the them. Mark Smyth
Design analysis: Designing a paint colour Car Design News speaks to the CMF team at Envisage to delve into the highly specialised area of paint design Nick Hull
Tata Motors appoints Nicolas Proust as head of Turin design studio Nicolas Proust will be taking on a new role within Tata Motors, leading the Italian outpost in Turin Car Design News
Review: Coventry Connections – 50 years of Transport Design at Coventry University It is half a century since students began learning the art of car design at Coventry University. A lovingly compiled book by Nick Hull and Andy Plumb celebrates 50 years of the course James McLachlan
ArtCenter’s Transportation Design Department breathes new life into old wind tunnel ArtCenter’s storied programme moves into the Mullin Transportation Design Center at the College’s South Campus Karl Smith
Q&A: Francois Leboine on the new Fiat Panda family Car Design News spoke to head of Fiat design Francois Leboine about Giugiaro and the 2019 Centoventi concept car, the new Panda range and why plug-n-play accessories could be an important part of his new design approach
Review: Staffordshire University degree show 2024 Car Design News covers the work of this year’s Automotive and Transport Design graduates at Staffordshire University Freddie Holmes
Mazda explores old solutions to new CMF problems A visit to Marseille revealed how Mazda is drawing inspiration from age-old painting and dyeing techniques Freddie Holmes
Eduardo Ramirez promoted at Hyundai Eduardo Ramírez takes on a new role at Hyundai Design Europe Car Design News
Book review: Wheels & Watches “Cars and watches have marked the evolution of technology and to a certain extent, that of design, fashion and society” – Flavio Manzoni Freddie Holmes
Lancia promotes new head of design Lancia’s interior design lead has been given the top design job Car Design News
Don’t forget to have fun, says GAC’s Stephane Janin 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 Freddie Holmes
FAW-VW on the future of VR in car design Car Design News sits down with Han Luqiang, a virtual reality engineer at FAW-Volkswagen, to see how VR is helping the team Freddie Holmes
New Model Army: inside Tata Motors’ clay studio 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 James McLachlan
“Plenty of work ahead” - Ford’s Amko Leenarts on sustainable design 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.
Exclusive: Skoda appoints new interior/HMI lead Skoda has brought over Chan Park who will serve as the new head of interior/HMI design Freddie Holmes
“Just do it” - Changan design director Klaus Zyciora on agile car 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.
Inside Donkervoort: agile cars, agile design Car Design News goes behind the scenes at Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort Freddie Holmes
T. Jon Mayer joins Bentley Mayer links up with another ex-Volvo colleague in Robin Page, who took the top job at Bentley a year ago this month Car Design News
Car Design Review X: specialising in advanced design In this article originally published in Car Design Review X, Prefix president Eric Zeile explains how the company has made its name in advanced design services 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
Anthony Lo leaves Ford After just over three years at the helm, Ford’s chief design officer Anthony Lo is leaving the company Guy Bird
Klaus Zyciora VP design of Changan on the Nevo E07 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 EV E07 SUV/pickup crossover. Ethan Robertson, our man on the ground in China, has more Ethan Robertson
Design4Production: “You’ve got to be an advocate for design” CDN speaks to Nissan Design Europe’s design operations director ahead of D4P, a new event that explores the relationship between design and engineering Freddie Holmes
Car Design Review X: The future of texture Architexture’s EMEA design manager, Marion Jaillant, explains why the future of car interior textures has to go beyond just touch and focus on the whole experience Car Design News
An audience with celebrated designer Marc Newson The celebrated designer Marc Newson discusses his beginnings, surf culture, a nomadic existence, and more Karl Smith
Milan, signal, manoeuvre 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)… Guy Bird
“I don’t want only the design leaders presenting to me – I banned PowerPoint, full stop” 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 James McLachlan
Inside the studio: General Motors, Advanced Design UK Car Design News paid a visit to General Motors Advanced Design UK in Leamington. And while the work itself is shrouded in secrecy, CDN discovered a studio relishing its role as creative friend to the mothership in Michigan James McLachlan
Car Design Review X: Lisa Reeves, Volvo Volvo’s Lisa Reeves shares her personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview Car Design News
Design4Production: “You can be confrontational or collaborative” CDN speaks to Tata’s global design director and head of the European Technical Centre ahead of a new event that explores the relationship between design and engineering Freddie Holmes
Jozef Kabaň joins SAIC Ex-Volkswagen Group designer Jozef Kabaň has emerged at SAIC in China Freddie Holmes
