Derek Jenkins on the art of automotive surfacing Lucid design VP Derek Jenkins explains why great surfacing for his brand is about tension rather than creases, why shut lines are part of a car's design and the challenge of adapting an established (and hard-won) form language that appeals to the mass market James McLachlan
The evolution of CMF decision making As digital material libraries enhance the CMF workflow, designers are combining virtual tools with physical validation to accelerate innovation while preserving emotion Lucy Abbott
"Visualisation translates a single design truth into multiple narratives" Bentley’s T. Jon Mayer on real-time design, AI, and why integration, not tools, will define the next era of automotive visualisation James McLachlan
“The market is asking for it, but do we really need it?” – Lynk & Co’s head of brand experience on digital tools CDN sat down with Stefano Oliva to discuss how digital tools are key for an international brand and his complex views on AI Lucy Abbott
Andrea Mocellin: "You need to rely on your instincts" The multi-disciplinary designer shares an insight into his go-to tools, and which newer solutions show promise Freddie Holmes
Sponsored Mobility should be fun Granstudio has leveraged its experience and patented technology to explore new vehicle typologies. And this time, market trends look ripe for alternatives to succeed Car Design News
Sponsored Fellten transforms vintage Porsches, Land Rovers and Minis into clean EVs British firm Fellten is retrofitting classic cars with bespoke EV powertrains, all with the help of Autodesk Car Design News
Review: 2025 Autodesk Automotive Summit Shanghai The Chinese automotive industry’s rapid ascent, from once-derivative followers to EV innovators, gave this year’s Autodesk Automotive Summit in Shanghai a palpable sense of momentum
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
