GAC design boss on first European launch Fan Zhang, global VP of design at GAC, speaks to Car Design News about the Aion V, a compact SUV that was in fact designed for a global audience Freddie Holmes
Design driven: Xpeng G6 A week with the G6 reveals an accomplished vehicle in its own right. However, this newcomer is let down by familiar UX issues present across the market Freddie Holmes
The car launches of Auto Shanghai 2025 Read on for the launches at Auto Shanghai 2025, concept, production or otherwise Car Design News
Car Design round-up: Audi, Mahindra and Volkswagen Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Audi, Mahindra and Kia Lucy Abbott
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
Car Design round-up: Skoda, Renault and Rolls-Royce Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Skoda, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Aston Martin, Audi and Mazda Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Aston Martin, Audi, Continental and Mazda Lucy Abbott
Changan’s European debut: “Design talent is what you need to create success” China’s oldest automaker and one of the ‘Big Four’ in the country has officially arrived in Europe – Car Design News reports Lucy Abbott
Smart reveals its first mid-size SUV, smart #5 The German marque has expanded its smart product line-up in the UK, with the smart #5 becoming the third electric model introduced within three years Lucy Abbott
First Sight: Volvo’s Jeremy Offer on the ES90 and beyond From 1980s Coupé inspiration to 2025 tech challenges and future opportunities, Volvo’s head of global design Jeremy Offer gets candid Guy Bird
Car Design round-up: Ford, Renault and Mahindra 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 Ford, Renault and Mahindra Lucy Abbott
First sight: Renault 5 Turbo 3E Car Design News visits Renault in Paris to become acquainted with its new mini supercar and to speak to Renault’s chief design officer Laurens Van Den Acker Lucy Abbott
Design driven: Jaecoo 7 Car Design News gets behind the wheel of the new Jaecoo 7 SHS in South Africa to see what the SUV is capable of Trinity Francis
Car Design round-up: Bentley, Toyota and Lexus 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, Toyota and Lexus Lucy Abbott
Bold, clean and spacey: Lynk & Co interior team on the Z10 Car Design News takes a closer look at the interior of the Lynk & Co Z10, which draws inspiration from spacecraft Freddie Holmes
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
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
Indian carmaker uses solar-power for new electric taxi and city car PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Autodesk and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsIndian company Vayve Mobility has revealed a pair of new solar-powered EVs, designed very much through a digital-first process Car Design News
Xpeng launches two new models in the UK Xpeng revealed two new electric vehicles to the UK market, Xpeng G6 and Xpeng X9, at a launch event in Old Billingsgate, London Lucy Abbott
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
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
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
Yamaha and Final Aim continue utility EV initiative at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Autodesk and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsFinal Aim and Yamaha recently showcased the latest progression of its ‘utility EV’ which relied on Autodesk software for its design development Car Design News
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
First Sight: Nio launches distinctive new Firefly brand Nio has unveiled new brand Firefly with a B-segment vehicle featuring a European-led design, a distinctive look, and iconic ambitions. Toby Clarke was there for CDN to speak with senior VP of design Kris Tomasson Toby Clarke
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
State-of-the-art wind tunnel hits the open market PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Peer Group and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsTucked away in the anonymity of the Cambridgeshire countryside is a championship-winning facility that promises to use its racing pedigree for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) Car Design News
Mahindra’s new SUV shows concepts can make it to production The concept we saw over two years ago has made it through to production virtually unchanged, a testament to the advanced design studio that does far more than purely creative work Freddie Holmes
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
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
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
Scout reveals SUV and pick-up concepts in long-awaited debut Rugged SUV and pickup truck concepts revitalise a storied American brand. Head of design Chris Benjamin gives Laura Burstein the details Laura Burstein
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
“Aero-dramatic”: Lynk & Co's design team discuss the 02 At a suitably quirky launch event in Milan – dancers, saxophones and laser shows all featured – Lynk & Co showed off its 02 and Car Design News spoke to the design team James McLachlan
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
Tesla channels Streamline Moderne with latest autonomous vehicle concepts A pair of driverless concepts points the way to Tesla’s future Karl Smith
Register now: Car Design News: 2025 in review The CDN editorial team dissect the main happenings of 2025, from key trends to major launches, job changes and more. Car Design News
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
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
Car design round-up: Tesla, limited run BMW and a new Alpine 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, BMW, Tesla and more… Car Design News
Foxconn goes from iPhones to cars with first EV: the Foxtron Model D The maker of iPhones introduces a new SUV-MPV hybrid Karl Smith
In pictures: Lynk & Co 02 Car Design News is in Milan for the launch of the new Lynk & Co 02 Freddie Holmes
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
In pictures: Renault 4 E-Tech Electric The new Renault 4 E-Tech builds on the revival of iconic nameplates
Car design round-up: Omoda’s UK launch; Pininfarina design comp and hemp leather 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 Pininfarina, AMG and the latest raft of Chinese EVs Car Design News
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
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
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
Design driven: Peugeot E-5008 Car Design News takes a Scandinavian road trip in Peugeot’s new all-electric seven-seater SUV, the e-5008 James McLachlan
“This can only be done in Italy” – Quentin Amore on the Maserati GranCabrio Car Design News asked exterior chief designer at Maserati, Quentin Amore to compare the electric and ICE versions of the new GranCabrio and how Maserati is incorporating historic cues into modern design Trinity Francis
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
“Alfa Romeo is a car for egoists” – Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos Car Design News visited Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos at Alfa Romeo’s studio in Turin to hear about the Junior and the designer’s hopes for the future of the brand James McLachlan
Cadillac fashions its EV future with new Optiq Cadillac is continuing to rebrand for the electrified era. Its first EV, the Lyriq, debuted four years ago and since then the design team at the famous American marque have brought us the luxurious Celestiq, the Escalade IQ and revealed the 2025 seven-seater Vistiq Mark Smyth
“We make luxury sportscars – the Polestar 5 and 6 will show that” During a recent visit to Gothenberg, Car Design News stopped by to speak with Polestar design director Maximilian Missoni whose design team has once again claimed the Car Design Review production car of the year award James McLachlan
Dodge introduces a new generation Charger The storied Dodge Charger muscle car starts a new era as an all-electric with artificial sound and an ICE option Karl Smith
Opinion: The UX pain of EV rental By adding EVs to rental fleets without perfecting the end-to-end experience, brands which claim to be customer-focused have squandered an opportunity to build customer acceptance, writes Drew Smith Drew Smith
Ancient Chinese philosophy inspires Dongfeng’s new electric coupe PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Dongfeng and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsThe Dongfeng design team looked to Eastern cultures, stories and nature when creating the design language behind the eπ007 Car Design News
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
Xiaomi introduces its first car, the SU7 Has the mobile phone giant introduced the first truly 21st century car? Karl Smith
HiPhi brings its ‘A game’ with new hypercar Two Chinese carmakers have teamed up to produce an electric hypercar with added character, the HiPhi A Michael Nash
Avatr 12 gran coupe blends Chinese innovation with European flair The Avatr 12 was unveiled to the world this year at IAA in Munich and is going on sale this week in China. The “monolithic” gran coupe without a rear window shines, thanks to a design team assembled from European luxury brands Laura Burstein
Changan adds SUV to award-winning EV line-up Changan has revealed two new cars, the S7 and SL03, as it continues to grow its latest all-electric brand Deepal. Designed in Italy, these models debut an attractive new design language inspired by the connection between humanity, technology and nature Car Design News
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
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
Watch: Lamborghini’s Mitja Borkert speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood Lamborghini and Goodwood Festival of Speed are made for each, even more so when the Italian supercar brand turns up with a new race car – the SC63. Design director Mitja Borkert took some time to chat with Car Design News about the close relationship between design and engineering, design language and why EVs should sound like spaceships James McLachlan
Watch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood Biuilding on the success of the award-winning Ioniq 5, Hyundai unveiled the high-performance N version at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The South Korean brand’s VP of design Simon Loasby was on hand to talk CDN through the new model, why it makes sense to introduce engine noise and gear changes to an EV, plus share his thoughts on the allure of Goodwood James McLachlan
IAA Mobility Design Conference Livestream A precursor for ”Building a Creative Culture”, this panel looked at how designers from Mahindra Group and Ford are cultivating a high-performing and creative culture in the world of design, and producing a roadmap to creativity in their studios James McLachlan
The Volvo team unpacks the EX90 The team behind Volvo’s flagship EX90 offer their unique perspectives on the design development of the car James McLachlan
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
SMMT event highlights pros and cons in modern car design CDN writers take various new cars for a spin and give their view on where the user experience excels in some cases and falls down in others Car Design News
In pictures: Abarth 500e sketches Abarth has shared a series of sketches that detail the design story of the ‘go faster’ variant of the electric Fiat 500e. Car Design News
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV underscores the future of electric luxury Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener tells CDN correspondent Laura Burstein “it’s only natural” for the storied sub-brand to go electric Laura Burstein
CMF teams target closer collaboration with engineering Below are the key takeaways from CDN’s recent livestream: how will CMF shape an electric future? Freddie Holmes
First sight: new Hyundai Kona EV We have already seen the new Hyundai Kona EV in pictures, but Car Design News was given an exclusive walkaround of the all-new Kona EV with head of styling Simon Loasby Freddie Holmes
Lilium Jet: Designing the first of its kind The Lilium Jet will be the world’s first all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, but technological innovation aside, the project is a graceful design Car Design News
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
Polestar 4 debuts in Shanghai Sleek SUV coupe built on Geely architecture ditches rear window, takes cues from Precept concept Laura Burstein
First sight: Ford’s new electric Explorer Ford has revealed a new mid-size electric crossover as part of a broader company-wide design shift to embrace its US roots. As it happens, Car Design News was invited for a private walkaround in February ahead of the official launch on 21 March Freddie Holmes
First look: Wiesmann’s Project Thunderball EV Car Design News visited Wiesmann’s factory in Germany to get up close with its new electric sportscar and to chat with lead designer Andreas Kurbos Freddie Holmes
Watch: How will CMF shape an electric future? Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars. James McLachlan
GAC Hyper GT goes all-in on aero GAC’s sub-brand Aion has revealed its new electric grand tourer at the Guangzhou auto show. It showcases butterfly-style doors, ‘unique’ proportions and what the brand says is a record drag co-efficient Freddie Holmes
Watch: Adobe Substance 3D: Create, Iterate, and Visualize Car Design Concepts Watch this webinar, in partnership with Adobe where they discuss how Adobe Substance 3D apps help transportation designers with their creative workflows and enhance collaboration with digital design reviews. 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
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
Sono Motors designer discusses solar EV Car Design News chats with the lead designer of a forthcoming solar-powered family car about form, function and the influence of engineering on design Freddie Holmes
Mercedes-Benz debuts the EQE SUV in Paris Mercedes Benz head of exterior design Robert Lesnik gives CDN’s Laura Burstein an exclusive walkaround of the new midsize electric crossover and talks candidly about the brand’s current design language Laura Burstein
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
Mitsubishi reveals next-gen Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi says it is setting a new standard for plug-in hybrid SUVs with its 2023 Outlander PHEV Freddie Holmes
How batteries will shape car design Electric skateboards are an interim step to battery-chassis-body integration and the implications for car designers will be enormous. New packaging designs are possible and old ones will be renewed. Car Design News’ Karl Smith investigates the near future Karl Smith
Honda brings in electric era with Prologue SUV As its name would suggest, the Prologue marks a line in the sand for Honda: it is going all electric, and this new SUV will officially kickstart that transition. New images reveal a chunky exterior that appears to shun today’s EV styling norms Freddie Holmes
Opinion: the future of sports cars is off-road The era of the sports car may be over, but there is chance that a new generation of adventure vehicles will offer similarly affordable thrills. At the other end of the spectrum, autonomous vehicle present challenges that few designers are prepared to face right now. Nick Hull, associate professor at Coventry University and CDN regular, considers these contrasting typolgies Nick Hull
Watch: Is the future of automotive design in software? This CDN livestream featured speakers from Volvo, Bugatti Rimac, TomTom and The Qt Company. We discuss how automotive designers are using connected technologies in informing design decisions. James McLachlan
GAC lifts the lid on first ‘supersports’ car GAC has formally unveiled its lightning-quick electric sports car, the Aion Hyper SSR. A mix of sleek styling and aggressive aero is justified by some staggering performance figures. Car Design News takes a closer look 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
GAC previews the Aion AS9 supersports car Car Design News speaks to Fan Zhang, VP of design GAC and Pontus Fontaeus design director of the OEMs advanced studio about the forthcoming ‘Supersports car’ for the fledgling Aion brand. Dubbed (for now) the AS9, we get a sneak peek at what it will look like
Ford launches the E-Transit Custom Ford has revealed its electrified E-Transit Custom, which, thanks to a close collaboration between design, engineering and research teams is chock full of innovation. Car Design News spoke to design director Amko Leenarts and head of D-Ford Usha Raghavachari James McLachlan
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
Polestar 6 confirmed Good news for sports car fans – Polestar’s 02 roadster concept will go into production as the Polestar 6
Watch: What’s next for the sports car? Watch this livestream where we explore the future of the sports car through the lens of styling, technology, lighting, UX and sustainability James McLachlan
Gamechanger: the BMW i3 A radical departure from what had gone before, the i3 set BMW on the path to electrification via a collaborative, though not always harmonious, relationship between the German OEMs design and engineering teams. Mark Smyth charts the story of this gamechanging car
Watch: Is data visualization at the center of your decision-making? Watch this new webinar, in partnership with Dassault Systèmes where they discuss the visualization and collaboration capabilities of their 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
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
Will scalable electric vehicles all look the same? Are cars at risk of becoming white goods as a result of aerodynamics requirements, shared platforms and homogenised technologies? Designers are confident they can find new ways of differentiating Freddie Holmes
Chevrolet debuts the 2023 Blazer EV Like the recently reborn Hummer, General Motors has taken another iconic nameplate electric. Car Design News caught up the designers of the new Chevrolet Blazer EV Laura Burstein
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
Mitsubishi models tiny EV on much larger cousins Mitsubishi’s design team tells Car Design News how its new electric ‘Kei car’ drew inspiration from vehicles twice its size Freddie Holmes
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 embodies ‘ethical uniqueness’ design theme Car Design News speaks to Hyundai’s Design Strategy team about the Ioniq 6 EV concept ahead of its global reveal Michael Nash
Buick unveils super slick Wildcat EV concept The latest Wildcat concept from Buick takes a few design cues from its predecessors, but includes many modern elements too Michael Nash
Designing for a smarter future Smart has relaunched and its first model is the #1. Mark Smyth spoke with Henryk Strojwasiewicz of the design team Mark Smyth
Honda previews polished Prologue electric SUV The Honda Prologue is an all-electric SUV that is aimed at bringing a new level of refinement and design sophistication to the company’s portfolio Michael Nash
“Art over aero” – DeLorean dissects 2022 EV concept The team behind the new-look DeLorean spoke with Car Design News about the upcoming electric vehicle concept, sharing exclusive artwork and an idea of where the brand is headed in future Freddie Holmes
First Sight: Mercedes Vision AMG signals electric road ahead for the performance brand Mercedes-AMG’s newest concept Vision AMG is an attempt to prepare the brand’s current petrolhead fans for its fully-electric future. Car Design News was at the “no phones, no cameras” global media preview inside a secret location on the Côte d’Azur, south of France, as chief design officer Gorden Wagener personally pulled off the wraps of the fully-electric concept Guy Bird
First Sight: Tata Avinya concept heralds premium EV push The Avinya concept showcases Tata’s new EV-only platform, a move upmarket and a desire to sell in more international markets for the Indian industrial powerhouse Guy Bird
Exclusive: CDN Tours Lucid's New Design Studio Car Design News’ North America correspondent Laura Burstein is the first non-Lucid employee inside the new Silicon Valley space, which encompasses more than just designing cars. Read on for the lowdown Laura Burstein
Lincoln Star Concept lights up Los Angeles The concept car from Lincoln is the first in a string of new EVs set to enter the company’s portfolio by 2025 Michael Nash
Lexus unveils aggressive electric RZ The new Lexus RZ is characterised by angular and aggressive body work, and will be a vital model as the carmaker looks to up its game in electrification Michael Nash
Mercedes-Benz Expands its Electric Lineup with EQS SUV Mercedes-Benz unveiled the fourth production battery electric vehicle (BEV) in its EQ lineup, the full-size EQS SUV that promises flagship luxury with the practicality of a utility vehicle Laura Burstein
New York Auto Show 2022 From slick new supercars to subtle refreshes, the New York Auto Show is playing host to various launches. Michael Nash selects his top picks
First Sight: Could Audi Urbansphere herald China MPV revival? With the Urbansphere, Audi’s design team has turned the ’van-with-windows’ approach to the MPV on its head. Can this concept revive the segment? Guy Bird
Smart restarts brand with #1 compact electric SUV The German marque best known for its tiny urban cars is breaching out into the electric SUV segment. Michael Nash reports on the smart #1 Michael Nash
Watch: What does the luxury car interior of the future look like? This CDN livestream featured speakers from BMW, Polestar, ELeather, Italdesign and Automobili Pininfarina. We discuss the current definitions of luxury, how consumer attitudes are changing and how design can lead the way to a better future.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept could signal return of luxury estates The latest concept car from Audi, the A6 Avant e-tron, is a marker for new production models to come
Grecale blows in from Modena Maserati has revealed its second SUV, the Grecale, which aims to deliver unique design and competitive performance
Renault injects quality in SUV segment with new Austral The new Austral replaces the Kadjar in Renault’s line-up, and has been positioned as a more luxurious offering Michael Nash
Volkswagen unveils ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo A genuine icon for the electric era? So says Volkswagen about its 21st century interpretation of the T1, the ID. Buzz Michael Nash
The expanding universe of the pick-up truck Times, and powertrains, are changing – Karl Smith investigates how the pickup truck is finding itself in the middle of an ever-expanding universe of products Karl Smith
Polestar Unveils O2 Concept The Polestar O2 is a sporty roadster which aims to be a “halo statement” for the electric luxury brand Laura Burstein
DS tests EV tech with aggressive E-Tense Performance concept The DS E-Tense Performance concept will act as a test bed for technology that could be featured in EVs further down the line Michael Nash
Car Design Dialogues North America: Inside the Karma Automotive studio The team from Karma Automotive take us inside their California studio exploring the OEMs contemporary take on luxury, electrification, and the future of high-performance coupes
First Sight: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro The commercial grade of the full-sized pickup is one piece of Ford’s ambitious new plan for business owners Laura Burstein
Do these GM concepts signal the return of the personal luxury car? Two futuristic concepts, the Buick Smart Pod and the Cadillac Innerspace Concept recently introduced by General Motors, point to a revival of a classic format Karl Smith
Sony Vision-S 02 makes debut at 2022 CES Sony’s first attempt at an SUV, called Vision-S 02, has been unveiled at consumer electronics show CES in Las Vegas Michael Nash
Zeekr to design autonomous ride-hailing car for Waymo A pod-like EV from Zeekr, a far cry from its sporty debut 001, will be used in Waymo’s self-driving fleet Michael Nash
Mercedes unveils svelte, super-efficient EQXX concept Mercedes Benz reveals the Vision EQXX, an aerodynamic EV concept with a claimed 620-mile range Car Design News
Interior Motives Winter 2021 Digital Edition The winter edition of Interior Motives features in depth coverage of the Range Rover MK5, BMW i VIsion Circular, Mullen Five and Hyundai Seven. Plus, we bring you the latest colour and trim trends and highlight the most significant latest launches
More 80s than a neon disco – the Hyundai Grandeur Hyundai continues to explore its heritage with a fully electric version of its 1986 flagship the Grandeur James McLachlan
Watch: SangYup Lee on winning Car Design Review Production Car of the Year The Hyundai Ioniq 5 emerges as a clear winner in the Production Car of the Year in respected industry journal Car Design Review, as voted for by a panel of expert car designers Michael Nash
Interview: Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group director of design Mark Smyth chatted to BMW Group’s head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk about responding to criticism, circular design, why designers need to use fewer parts Mark Smyth
Pininfarina and Foxconn to take on EV market Designers at Pininfarina and Foxconn, with experience in the car and tech industries, have come together to create a prototype electric sedan Michael Nash
Where next for SUV design? The success of SUVs has been remarkable story but has brought with it an aesthetic homogeneity. Can designers harness electrification and new technology to reinvigorate the segment? Michael Nash
Interior Motives Autumn 2021 Digital Edition The autumn edition of Interior Motives features in depth coverage of the Audi Grandsphere, Volkswagen ID.Life, Volvo Concept Recharge and the Mini Strip with Paul Smith. Plus, we bring you the latest colour and trim trends and highlight the most significant latest launches
Design Interview: Rivian’s Jeff Hammoud Rivian’s head of design Jeff Hammoud talks about the electric R1T pickup truck and how his team helped to make it a reality Laura Burstein
A roadster for the future? The Aura Concept A coalition of companies including Astheimer have launched a streamlined EV roadster that takes cues from Auto Union racers to improve efficiency and reduce the dreaded range anxiety James McLachlan
Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive to collaborate with Ferrari on the Italian brand’s first EV Apple’s former design talisman Jony Ive, the man behind the iPhone, is working with Ferrari to develop its first electric vehicle Jason Dunn
Genesis reveals GV60 electric coupé crossover Genesis has launched an all-electric coupé crossover the GV60, which marks the aspiring luxury brand first foray into a dedicated EV platform James McLachlan
Renault 5 wins Concept Car of the Year in Car Design Review 8 The Renault 5 wins Concept Car of the Year in industry journal Car Design Review, seeing off strong competition from Lexus and Polestar James McLachlan
Porsche launches the Mission R Concept The German marque unveiled the Mission R Concept at IAA Mobility in Munich – a project that suggests the brand will make a concerted push towards electrification Laura Burstein
Interior Motives Summer 2021: SAIC IM Airo Heatherwick Studio, which designed the revamped London Routemaster Bus and the 2012 Olympic Cauldron, has created the SAIC Airo – a living room on wheels that cleans the air as it moves Guy Bird
Interior Motives Summer 2021: GAC Enpulse With a refulgent yellow interior, a structurally impressive IP and pop culture stylings, GAC’s Los Angeles team has designed a sportscar for the digital age with the Enpulse James McLachlan
Chinese giant Great Wall Motors debuts two European-focused models Chinese behemoth Great Wall Motors has retured to Europe, showing off two very different models at IAA in Munich – the Ora Cat Concept and Wey Coffee 01 James McLachlan
GAC’s Fan Zhang: “Form language lasts for one generation in China” Design moves fast in China, says GAC’s Fan Zhang, which means creating distinct identities for multiple brands is a serious challenge, especially when there is so much competition. CDN got the lowdown at the recent Car Design Dialogues Asia virtual event James McLachlan
Interior Motives Summer 2021 Digital Edition The summer edition of Interior Motives has landed featuring exclusive coverage of the Lincoln Zephyr, GAC Enpulse, SAIC Airo and the Mercedes EQS. Plus we bring you the latest colour and trim trends
Watch: Design-for-manufacturing and light-weighting move to the top of the agenda This livestream investigates how designers and engineers at Ford, Gestamp and key suppliers are using innovative materials and creating light-weight architectures, including for models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Maverick compact truck. Car Design News
Fiat to go all-electric by 2030 Fiat to go all-electric; Stellantis experiments with hydrogen for light commercial vehicles Car Design News
Born identity: Cupra launches electric hot hatch The new Cupra Born aims to be fun to drive as well as environmentally friendly, but the design has a familiar feel to it Michael Nash
F-150 Lightning: Ford’s Truck of the Future? Ford is betting that any scepticism concerning electrification of the F-series will be blown away by its sheer ability. And with more pulling power, space and versatility than ever before, should we doubt them? Car Design News spoke to Ford’s global design director Todd Willing ahead of the full reveal James McLachlan
Design review: Volkswagen ID.3 A well-balanced design positions the Volkswagen ID.3 as an electric model suitable for all, writes Michael Nash Michael Nash
Genesis reveals its European line-up Genesis G80 and GV80 will lead the way as the Korean brand seeks to establish itself in the European market James McLachlan
High Voltage: Mustang Mach-E GT The new Mustang trades the V8 muscle associated with the namplate for a battery-powered crossover. CDN discusses the CMT proposal with lead designer Janet Seymour Car Design News James McLachlan
Space Zeeker: Lynk & Co’s Zeekr 001 Designed to deliver on a promise of ’no more boring EVs’, Lynk & Co’s Zeekr 001 has it roots in the Zero concept. Stefan Rosén, vice president Lynk & Co Design explains more Mark Andrews
Interior Motives Spring 2021 Digital Edition The spring edition of Interior Motives is out now featuring cutting edge design concepts and the newest production launches, with exclusive coverage of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Nio ET7, DS4, Mini Vision Urbanaut plus a deep dive into the future of screens and the latest colour and trim trends
Interior Motives Winter 2020 Digital Edition The winter edition of Interior Motives is out now featuring cutting edge design and high-end materials, with exclusive coverage of the Mercedes Maybach S-Class, BMW iX, Maserati MC20, Hyundai Prophecy and more
Interior Motives Autumn 2020 Digital Edition Check out the autumn digital edition of Interior Motives, featuring in-depth interior design trends, interviews, sketches and galleries featuring Rolls-Royce Ghost, Volkswagen ID.4, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Buick Elektra and more
Interior Motives Summer 2020 Digital Edition Check out the summer digital edition of Interior Motives, featuring in-depth interior design trends, interviews, sketches and galleries featuring Renault, Polestar, Tata, Ford and more
First sight: Lucid Air The Lucid Air has stayed faithful to its concept and has a refreshing, light-touch approach to ‘luxury’ Laura Burstein
Interior Motives Spring 2020 Digital Edition Check out the spring digital edition of Interior Motives, featuring in-depth interior design trends, interviews, sketches and galleries featuring Lexus, GMC, BMW, GAC and more
Polestar launches annual design competition Polestar is looking for talent and supporting designers Maxine Morland
Lexus LF-30 - interior design development Big, electric, luxurious and driver-focussed, this concept explores what a future Lexus should be Guy Bird
Volkswagen ID.3 - the interior story It’s easy to see why Volkswagen says that the ID.3 is as important to its history as the original Beetle and Golf… Guy Bird
Precept - Polestar’s manifesto of intent An elegant, ethical, performance concept from Polestar Maxine Morland
Apex AP-0 combines LIDAR with lightness ADAS-infused electric supercar gamifies track driving to make the future more fun (good timing) Michael Gooderham
General Motors and Bollinger introduce new EV platforms EV startup’s new platform now faces growing competition from large OEMs Karl Smith
The DS Aero Sport Lounge proposes satin, straw and ultrasonic gesture control as the new French luxury With an original and intriguing set of interior material choices, the ASL concept explores design for near-future production cars, says Thierry Métroz Guy Bird
First Sight: Up close with Renault’s shape-shifting Morphoz Renault’s latest concept represents the brand’s Urban Family Mission Guy Bird
Polestar Precept design video Thomas Ingenlath introduces the Precept, Polestar’s first all-Polestar concept Car Design News
Video: Rivian on designing its Amazon van A quick look into the design process behind the Amazon electric delivery van Michael Gooderham
