Tag: exteriors

Chery’s Tianji Vision concept is Exeedingly luxurious

Car Design News goes behind the scenes with this new luxury SUV concept from Exeed

Design Driven: Polestar 3 vs. Polestar 4

Car Design News pits the Polestar 3 against its newer, younger sibling in an all-in battle royale.Which slice of Chinese-funded scandi-minimalism will win out in this design face-off

First sight: Omoda 9

Chery International’s new brand Omoda is moving fast. Since launching in 2022 under the Chery moniker, Omoda has morphed into a standalone brand with its sights trained on the European premium market. Car Design News took a look at the Omoda 9 flaghship

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

“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

Ten cars that defined the Art Deco era

Car Design News looks back on an era of fabulous automotive designs, many of which emerged in some of the darkest moments in modern times

UAE studio Peec reimagines local icon

The Nissan Patrol might seem an unlikely candidate for the luxe treatment, but its connection to UAE culture means it makes more sense than you might think

“Fine driving” meets fine design with the Bovensiepen Zagato

The Bovensiepen name is already famous many times over for its ties to Alpina, the famous BMW modification outfit from Buchloe, Germany. Now, the family name has been elevated to the front of the bonnet, not just on a plaque in the cockpit

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Urban Automotive: “OEM+ is about complementing already great designs”

Car Design News sat down with Urban Automotive founder Simon Dearn to discuss modification, styling and why certain cars just make sense for ‘OEM plus’ work

Ten strange and wonderful lighting designs from concept cars

A sampler from the weird and wonderful world of concept cars

‘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

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

Italdesign talks pick-ups, materials and converging design worlds

Italdesign’s Joaquin Garcia gives CDN a walkaround of the Quintessenza concept and explores the idea of simplicity

Sex and mystery vs. tech and trends – Italy’s design battle

CDN talks to designers at Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Estrema and Bertone about the history of Italian design and what the future might hold

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lighting and screens define new Mercedes CLA

This new generation Mercedes-Benz CLA brings a familiar form to the table, now packed full of technology and more reliant on lighting than ever

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

Morgan modernises with new Supersport flagship

Traditional British marque, Morgan Motor Company, has introduced a slightly more modern design language on its new flagship, the Supersport.

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

Five new material trends: from apple pomace to optical fibre

CMF experts CnT Factory provides a valuable insight into five of the latest material trends

March Focus: Materials

This month Car Design News will be exploring the current materials landscape across traditional and new materials

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

Kia unveils Concept EV2

Kia has previewed its smallest Kia EV yet – the Concept EV2

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

Rolls-Royce announces Black Badge Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre makes its global debut in a new Vapour Violet paint finish

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

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

Design driven: the functional yet fun Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a pretty accomplished off-roader that will appeal to outdoorsy types and young families on a budget

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

New tools, new workflow with Eric Stoddard of Car Design Academy

An auto industry veteran has embraced a new generation of tools such as Gravity Sketch, Vizcom, MidJourney and others and now instructs others in emerging methods of design and visualisation

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

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

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

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

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

Inside DRVN design and the art of the Continumod

Car Design News gets a behind-the-scenes tour of the Coventry studio and the design team led by Wayne Burgess

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

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

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

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

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

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

“A true crossover” – Chery’s design boss on the Omoda 5

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

Make Lancia great again – CDN visits Centro Stile

Brutalist architecture, classic italian furniture and bold geometry are the nucleus of Lancia’s revival. Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to hear from new design boss – and brand super fan – Gianni Colonello

DS goes luxury chic with flagship No.8

Since Stellantis launched the DS brand back in 2009, you could say the models have been somewhat over-designed. Now the design team are reining things back in, starting with a brand new flagship model, the DS No.8. Mark Smyth travelled to the DS Studio in Paris to take a look

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

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

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

Audi revives Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen

Ninety years since the idea was first dreamed up by Porsche’s designers, Audi has finally built the Auto Union ‘Schnellsportwagen’

We were determined to create something striking: Giovanny Arroba on the new Nissan Murano

Nissan’s senior design director speaks with CDN about the long-awaited update to the brand’s signature midsize SUV

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

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

Callum Designs predicts Aqua Mist as the colour for 2025

Aqua Mist, Midnight Tide and Neon Riot all come together to create a vibrant but calming colour palette in 2025. Mark Smyth spoke to the team at Callum Designs about their predictions

Chevrolet designers go “truck-like” with compact SUV

Car Design News took the new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox for a road trip in the deep south to find out how SUV design is evolving in the US market

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

First Sight: Hyundai Initium concept

Hyundai introduces a new, hydrogen powered, family-oriented SUV with a new design language