Polestar kicks off third annual design contest Now in its third year, Polestar’s 2022 annual design contest will be about challenging the modern perception of ‘performance’ Freddie Holmes
The design process gets a thorough examination in the latest Konzepthaus report This latest report from Konzepthaus Design Study (KDS) focuses on the design process, including digitalisation and AI. Konzepthaus Consulting
SAIC Kun Concept fuses traditional Chinese art with futuristic technology Linking the old with the new, SAIC has managed to install its Kun concept with a sense of warmth By SAIC Design
Design review: Mazda CX-5 The new Mazda CX-5 comes with fresh design details, some of which are subtle while others are not. Michael Nash takes the car out on the road Michael Nash
Julio Lozano becomes head of exterior design at SEAT and Cupra SEAT’s new exterior design director Julio Lozano joins the Spanish OEM after spending six years at Audi Michael Nash
Aston Martin unveils beefy new DBX707 There is a startling amount of power under the hood, but the DBX707 feels very familiar from a design standpoint Michael Nash
Ford expands its design centre in Shanghai American automotive giant Ford has expanded its design centre in Shanghai to include a clay modelling studio and showroom
Gordon Murray Automotive chases timelessness with T.33 supercar Driver-centric, simple and clean in its design, the T.33 supercar is the latest model from Gordon Murray Automotive Michael Nash
Ford pushes off-roading boundaries with “badass” Bronco Raptor “The most badass Bronco yet”? So says design chief Paul Wraith. There is no doubt the Bronco Raptor is a powerful addition to Ford’s off-road family. Car Design News looks at the new design details Michael Nash
Ford unveils all-new Mondeo in Shanghai The design of the new Ford Mondeo was led by the team in China, and is far more modern than the previous model Michael Nash
Sophie Li selected as head of Volvo Asia Pacific Design Sophie Li will lead Volvo’s Asia Pacific Design team from the studio in Shanghai Michael Nash
BMW iX M60 and the colour-changing iX Flow debut at 2022 CES BMW has a large stand at 2022 CES, with the iX M60, iX Flow, and various interior technologies all on show for the first time Michael Nash
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
Cadillac shows InnerSpace concept at 2022 CES Cadillac’s InnerSpace concept is a super streamlined autonomous vehicle in which to kick back and watch Netflix Michael Nash
Chrysler Airflow Concept unveiled at 2022 CES Many years in the making, the Airflow Concept could be close representation of Chrysler’s first production EV to come 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
Interview: Henrik Fisker, CEO, Fisker Following on from the reveal of the production-intent Ocean EV at La Motor Show, Henrik Fisker sits down with CDN deputy editor Michael Nash to explain how the model has exceeded expectations of the prototype, and what 2022 holds for the company Michael Nash
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
Toyota and Lexus unveil 15 new EVs Sleek sports cars, chunky off-roaders and boxy mobility vehicles will all be present in Toyota’s EV line-up Michael Nash
Driven: Toyota GR Supra CDN deputy editor Michael Nash takes a fancy to the Toyota GR Supra and ponders whether the era of driving thrills still has some life it in Michael Nash
Car Design Dialogues North America returns in February 2022 Leading designers from across the US will come together to discuss sustainability and other key issues surrounding the design process Michael Nash
Inside the Hyundai Seven concept Senior vice president and head of global design SangYup Lee sits inside the new Hyundai Seven concept with the Car Design News team Michael Nash
Vanessa Chang to head up BMW Group Designworks Shanghai studio Vanessa Chang takes the reins at the Shanghai studio for BMW Group Designworks Michael Nash
Interview: Karim Habib, senior vice president of design, Kia With the Concept EV9 behind him, head of design Karim Habib outlines a new direction for the Kia brand, one that is led by contrasts Laura Burstein
Nissan unveils four concepts, promises to go green Nissan has launched four concepts based on the company’s CMF-EV platform that was first used by the Ariya, but they are very different in approach, shape and desired applications Michael Nash
BMW reveals angular, aggressive Concept XM The BMW Concept XM will likely divide opinion with its edgy exterior shape and busy interior design Michael Nash
Kia takes wraps off new Niro at Seoul Motor Show The new Kia Niro is more aggressive on the outside and more calming on the inside than its predecessor Michael Nash
Ferrari Daytona SP3 lead by purity of design Ferrari has revealed its Daytona SP3, the latest in its exclusive series of Icona models By Mark Smyth
Polestar exterior design lead examines 2024 model The Polestar 5 is set for launch in 2024, and will be based on the Precept concept car Michael Nash
Guangzhou Auto Show round up 2021 China’s second largest motor show of the year at Guangzhou didn’t fail to disappoint with the sheer number and breadth of new cars on show. Unsurprisingly, EVs dominated but there were still a few combustion engined launches on some of the stands Mark Andrews
LA Motor Show 2021 – the design stories A small number of carmakers have used the relatively quiet LA Auto Show to their advantage by showcasing new models and announcing big plans Michael Nash
Magna Global Bold Perspective Award 2021 overall winner announced The winner of this year’s Magna Global Bold Perspective Award is a project designed to tackle a dangerous, real-world issue caused by climate change Michael Nash
Stephane Janin to lead GAC Advanced Design Europe GAC has appointed Stephane Janin, former Renault concept car lead, to head up its new design studio in Milan, Italy Michael Nash
Skoda unveils sketches of Slavia saloon The new Skoda Slavia has been designed for the Indian market, and is the second model from the Czech carmaker to be developed under a market offensive Michael Nash
VW ID.5 and ID.5 GTX finally unveiled in production form The third chapter in Volkwagen’s electric offensive is unfolding, and appears to have an air of familiarity Guy Bird
Driven: Kia EV6 Guy Bird gets behind the wheel of the EV6, hailing the model as Kia’s entry into the big league Guy Bird
Creating CO2-free cars is a “huge undertaking”, says VW design chief Designers must consider the impact of cars on the environment at every point of the process, according to VW’s Klaus Zyciora Michael Nash
Designers point towards sustainable vehicle interiors Sustainability is the driving force shaping the car interior, feeding into current trends such as premiumisation, autonomous driving and customisation. But how much are we willing to sacrifice for a CO2-free future? Car Design News
BMW opens Materia exhibit on biomaterials Sustainability is at the core of a new exhibition from BMW, highlighting potential uses for biomaterials in vehicles and beyond Michael Nash
New Range Rover design kept clean and plush The exterior design of the new Range Rover is characterised by unbroken and sharp lines, while the interior features high quality materials Michael Nash
Renault collaborates with Mathieu Lehanneur on 4L tribute Product and architectural designer Mathieu Lehanneur works with Renault to create new concept based on iconic 4L Michael Nash
New Lexus LX 600 – the giant SUV gets some big design changes The new Lexus LX 600 gets some distinctive exterior and interior design details, not all of which are strong 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
CDN Podcast Ep 15 featuring Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup, Mazda Mazda senior designer Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup talks about sustainability, the interior as a living space concept, and the role of screens Michael Nash
Kia Forte gets a strong exterior design update The new Kia Forte looks aggressive on the outside, but the interior appears a little lacklustre Michael Nash
The (not so) all-new design of BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer looks very familiar on the outside, but there are a few surprises inside Michael Nash
Mazda pops the cork on electric MX-30 Mazda started life as a cork company and is now using the material in its first EV. Car Design News’ Deputy editor Michael Nash visits the site in Portugal where the material is processed Michael Nash
Honda adds trim and redesign extras to Passport The new 2022 Honda Passport features a cleaner front end, and there is a new trim to choose from Michael Nash
Solid and modest – Toyota unveils next-gen 2022 Tundra Toyota’s new Tundra pick-up has been designed with practicality and ruggedness in mind, while a hybrid powertrain option adds to power and efficiency Michael Nash
Ford muffles the Fiesta with latest update The new Ford Fiesta has arrived, however, with the removal of design details that enlivened the previous model, the latest version is pretty bland Michael Nash
Chevrolet refreshes Silverado and adds hands-free tech A number of design changes and the addition of a ’Super Cruise’ Lidar system are featured on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Michael Nash
New Subaru WRX combines cleaner shape with modern interior Both the exterior and interior of the new Subaru WRX include significant design improvements over the old model Michael Nash
Volkswagen Tiguan gets a subtle refresh Subtle but significant – upgrades to Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV give the 2022 Tiguan a fresh feel Michael Nash
Driven: Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Suspicious name aside, the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake works perfectly as a cruiser to take on long journeys. Car Design News’ Michael Nash gets behind the wheel Michael Nash
First class thinking – Audi’s Grandsphere concept The Grandsphere is the second of Audi’s three autonomous shows cars and is a grand tourer modelled after the view from the pilot’s seat Laura Burstein
Renault shows Mobilize Limo designed for ride-hailing A refrigerated centre console and dedicated app make the Mobilize Limo particularly suitable for ride-sharing services Michael Nash
Europe winner announced – Magna 2021 Global Bold Perspective Award From writing a book to creating a physical model, the European winner has designed an eye-catching SUV with some brilliantly functional innovations Michael Nash
VW design chief Klaus Zyciora unpicks new Golf GTI Mildly more aggressive looking and with a subtle nod to the original, VW’s new Golf GTI is typically understated. Klaus Zyciora, design boss at the german marque, explains more Michael Nash
Kia posts sketches of dramatic new Sportage for Europe The new Sportage has already been shown, but Kia says it has designed a new variant specifically for European customers Michael Nash
Lamborghini Countach: the challenge of reinventing an icon Lamborghini’s head of design Mitja Borkert tells CDN about the process of creating the new Countach Laura Burstein
Nissan showcases new production-ready Z Now in its seventh generation, Nissan’s much-loved Z is ready for another round with design links to its heritage Michael Nash
Lincoln updates Navigator SUV with refinements, more tech A revised front end and updated interior gives the Lincoln Navigator a fresh look Laura Burstein
Opinion: Secret design sauce comes from expert artistry Car design is shrowded in mystery, with brands pedalling an intangible narrative that detracts from the talent and expertise of highly skilled professionals Michael Nash
Volvo offers a vision for electric SUVs with Concept Recharge Volvo has unveiled its new Concept Recharge – an alternative take on the XC90 that is set to launch the company into an electric-only future By Jason Dunn
Audi’s Skysphere concept grows from sporty roadster to autonomous grand tourer A futuristic show car with classical proportions, the Skysphere concept is a reflection of Audi’s commitment to electric and autonomous mobility Laura Burstein
GM’s new Shanghai studio to play a key role in its electrification plans GM’s newly expanded design studio in Shanghai will likely play a key role in its electrification plans Mark Andrews
Driven: Honda e Although still a relatively rare sight, the Honda e looks at home in the city. But what happens when you get it out in the countryside, and can it climb mountains? Michael Nash takes the small EV on a road trip around Wales Michael Nash
Lincoln unveils swanky Aviator Shinola Concept This one-off luxury SUV is the result of a collaboration with a watch and jewelry specialist Laura Burstein
Volkswagen tweaks Taos for US market Volkswagen’s entry-level compact SUV receives some subtle design tweaks for the American market as the carmaker hopes to sell in more segments Laura Burstein
SsangYong sketches show new design direction An aggressive model with protruding wheel arches and angular bodywork could help SsangYong put its stamp on the SUV market Michael Nash
Andreas Nilsson appointed studio director for NIO in Shanghai NIO has drafted in experienced Andreas Nilsson to oversee global programmes Michael Nash
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
GM Advanced Design to construct new California campus A new design facility in California will act as a centre for GM’s development of innovative mobility programmes that sit outside the traditional car sphere Michael Nash
Sneak preview: Audi’s Sky Sphere, Grand Sphere and Urban Sphere concepts Audi’s heads of exterior and interior design talk about the future of the soon-to-be-electric luxury brand Laura Burstein
Opel’s edgy new design language made clear with new Astra Opel is starting to find its feet with its new design language, as the new Astra takes the next step towards modern and fresh design Michael Nash
Return to the ICE age: Lotus launches the petrol-powered Emira Though it speaks a design language set out by EV hypercar the Evija, Lotus’ newest effort, the Emira is a potent petrol-powered junior supercar. And the Geely-owned OEM wants to sell lots of them. James McLachlan
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
Lincoln’s ArtCenter project goes beyond cars Four digital concepts for the future of the American luxury brand Lincoln come from across disciplines and focus on the storytelling Laura Burstein
Geely gets spacey with Vision Starburst concept The ultra-futuristic yet curiously retro Geely Vision Starburst concept uses lighting and angular body work to make its mark Michael Nash
Dacia appoints Miles Nürnberger as design director Long-time Aston Martin designer Miles Nürnberger leaves to head up Dacia Michael Nash
Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos heads to Alfa Romeo, Klaus Busse shifts to Maserati Design changes at the FCA Group see Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos appointed at Alfa Romeo, while Klaus Busse will have a more focused role Michael Nash
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail design in detail with Alex Innes Alex Innes, head of coachbuild design at Rolls-Royce, talks us through the design of the new Boat Tail Michael Nash
Lancia chiefs talk through 115 years of design Luca Napolitano and Jean-Pierre Ploué look back on Lancia’s 115 year design history as the company gears up to make a come-back Michael Nash
Kia gives new Sportage some teeth Kia’s new Sportage breaks with the model’s historically conservative styling to deliver a more aggressive look Michael Nash
Driven: Tesla Model 3 Pushing reductionism to the extreme, the delectable Model 3 shows less can be more. Michael Nash gets behind the wheel of Tesla’s most affordable EV Michael Nash
Lexus NX hails evolution of the brand's design language The new Lexus NX gets an interior overhaul based on the Tazuna design concept, while the exterior has some fresh details too Michael Nash
Jean-Pierre Ploué to lead Lancia’s revival A somewhat forgotten brand, Lancia’s fortunes have flagged in recent years. Could its also-ran status be reversed under the tutelage of Jean-Pierre Ploué, Stellantis chief design officer? James McLachlan
Former Tata design boss Pratap Bose joins Mahindra Mahindra has made a new role that will see former Tata design kingpin Pratap Bose act as design head for several different business sectors, from passenger cars to farm machinery Michael Nash
Trio of BMW models break cover – 4 Series Gran Coupe, X3 and X4 The three new BMW models include some fresh design details, but there is something very familiar about it all Michael Nash
Designer interview: Shiro Nakamura A giant of car design, Shiro Nakamura, through his work with Nissan, helped forge a Japanese design identity with models like the Cube and the GTR. Car Design News spoke to him about his new studios, his early successes and how form is distilled through concepts James McLachlan
Ford’s new Maverick pick-up – handy and hybridised Ford’s new compact pick-up, dubbed Maverick, puts the emphasis on versatility and customisation. It will be available in ICE-only and hybrid options Laura Burstein
Aurelien Doisy appointed head of design Europe at Tata Motors Changes to Tata’s design team are on-going, with Aurelien Doisy taking a new role as head of design Europe Michael Nash
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
François Leboine becomes new head of design at Fiat & Abarth François Leboine will lead the design of new Fiat and Abarth models after overseeing concepts at Renault Michael Nash
Anders Warming announced as design director at Rolls-Royce Anders Warming is the first design director at Rolls-Royce for nearly two years Michael Nash
Genesis re-designs G70 rear for Shooting Brake variant Genesis says its G70 Shooting Brake, designed specifically for the European customer, underlines its strategy for the continent Michael Nash
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
Design review: Lexus LC Convertible With small exceptions, the drop-top flagship LC Convertible from Lexus holds its own more than than two years after the show car debuted Laura Burstein
Honda reveals simplified and sophisticated Civic The new Honda Civic design shows that less really can result in more Michael Nash
Volkswagen injects a bit of spice into ID4 GTX The new Volkswagen ID4 GTX is the most powerful addition to the company’s ID4 line-up, and features some unique design details Michael Nash
Pratap Bose leaves Tata Motors; Martin Uhlarik new design head Martin Uhlarik is taking over from Pratap Bose as the global design head of Tata Motors Michael Nash
Honda creative lead unveils new interior design philosophy Simplicity in design is at the heart of the new philosophy that will govern Honda’s interiors Michael Nash
Arcfox’s Alpha S aims to break boundaries of design Shan Wei, head of the design centre at BAIC Group, talks through the key characteristics of the new Arcfox Alpha S Mark Andrews
SAIC design chief unpicks the MG Cyberster Car Design News speaks to Shao Jingfeng about the new MG Cyberster Mark Andrews
Seat tweaks design of Ibizia and Arona Some small updates to the Seat Ibizia and Arona have been made to keep the designs fresh Michael Nash
Shinichiro Irie outlines the Nissan Z Proto’s design details Shinichiro Irie unpicks Nissan’s sports car heritage, ‘Z-ness’, and provides detail on the Z Proto Michael Nash
Citroen keeps faith in large cars with the C5 X Citroën has another stab at a large car with the C5 X, which tries to be, at once, an SUV, a saloon and an estate Illya Verpraet
Polestar’s sustainability mission becomes all-encompassing Polestar hopes to produce climate-neutral cars by 2030, which could have a big impact on design Michael Nash
Genesis produces another swanky design study with X Concept The new Genesis GT coupe show car puts imagination – and vast budget – on display Laura Burstein
Watch: Fireside chat with Patrick le Quement Naval designer, author and former car design extraordinaire Patrick le Quement talks about his career and the challenges of design Car Design News
Watch: Inside Toyota’s bustling ED2 studio Ian Cartabiano, Toyota ED2’s president, takes us behind the scenes of the design studio in the south of France and provides a review of the Aygo X Prologue Car Design News
Watch: Interior design fuses technology and materials Design experts and professors come together to discuss the challenging relationship between materials and technology for car interiors Car Design News
Watch: Leveraging design to re-shape mobility Paul Priestman, Dale Harrow and Chris Thorpe come together to discuss mobility and the role of designers as vehicles evolve Car Design News
Watch: Design review of the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV Adam Hatton and his team at Jaguar take us on a deep-dive design review of the face-melting Vision Gran Turismo SV Car Design News
Watch: Low-volume high-performance car design Designers from Koenigsegg and Pininfarina discuss the advantages and challenges of designing cars that will be produced in low volumes Car Design News
Watch: Fireside chat with Chris Bangle Design legend Chris Bangle takes the gloves off in a brutally honest discussion about the challenges facing the world of car design Car Design News
Watch: Design review of the Volvo C40 Recharge Car Design Dialogues takes you to Gothenburg to see the new Volvo C40 Recharge in more detail Car Design News
Watch: Team Fordzilla unpack the P1 virtual race car Made for the world of gaming, the P1 is the first virtual race car to be designed in collaboration between a carmaker and the gaming community. Team Fordzilla takes us through this unique design process, which included Twitter polls and head-to-head races. Car Design News
Watch: Creating detailed textures in the digital world Two tech wizards show off their ability to design detailed digital models through using Substance by Adobe Car Design News
Watch: Design review of the Skoda Enyaq iV Oliver Stefani, head of design at Skoda, and his team take us through the finer details of the Enyaq iV in a live Q&A Car Design News
Watch: Inspiring car design through art and fashion Experts from Dinamica, Yatay, Stratasys and Matteo Cibic Studio come together to discuss influences outside of automotive and their impact on car design Car Design News
Watch: Design review of the Tata Sierra concept Pratap Bose and the wider Tata design team take us inside their studio and get under the skin of the Sierra concept Car Design News
Watch: Digital car design and the evolving tools Two expert digital designers from Autodesk and Geodigm discuss the evolution of design tools Car Design News
Watch: Designing for China in Europe Car Design Dialogues takes you inside the SAIC studio in central London with Carl Gotham, Advanced Design Director at SAIC Motor, and Robert Lemmens, Head of Design at SAIC Motor Car Design News
Škoda reveals small but rugged Kushaq Škoda adds ruggedness to its usual restrained style for its new small SUV, the Kushaq Illya Verpraet
Canoo shows off exterior features of new electric pick-up The new electric pick-up from Canoo is a beefed-up version of its lifestyle vehicle with added functionality Michael Nash
Cadillac’s Crystal Windham walks us through the 2021 Escalade The new Cadillac Escalade has been redesigned with consumer feedback at the forefront. Interior design director Crystal Windham tells Car Design News about the highlights Laura Burstein
Design Review: Citroen C4 and e-C4 The C4 and its electric cousin the e-C4 mark a step change for the French OEM but the duo’s design roots can be traced to earlier models like the Cactus. Car Design News’ Michael Nash paid a visit to Citroen to bring us a comprehensive look at both offerings Michael Nash
CDN marks International Women’s Day To mark International Women’s Day, Car Design News celebrates influential women car designers past and present James McLachlan
Volvo’s new electric C40 Recharge started with a sketch Volvo’s electric-only fastback, the C40 Recharge, leads the way to an all-electric lineup by 2030 Laura Burstein
David Hilton joins Karma Automotive Following two successful and informative years in China working for GAC, David Hilton has joined California-based Karma Automotive as senior design director global designs. Car Design News caught up with him on the eve of his appointment James McLachlan
Kia breathes life into MPV design with Carnival There is more than meets the eye with Kia’s new Carnival, which looks like an SUV but has the space and flexibility of an MPV Michael Nash
Buick ups ‘sculptural beauty’ game with all-new Envision The sleek Buick Envision crossover opens the next chapter of the brand’s design direction Laura Burstein
Mazda’s former design head shares career insight Maria Greger, former head of colours and materials at Mazda, offers a glimpse into her design career Michael Nash
New Nissan Qashqai flaunts fresh design details The new Nissan Qashqai has some significant new design details both inside and out Michael Nash
Mitsubishi continues comeback with 2022 Outlander Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV gets new design details and sets a direction for future vehicles Laura Burstein
McLaren unveils the new Artura – a hybrid that looks familiar It is completely new, but the McLaren Artura almost blends in with the company’s existing models when it comes to design Michael Nash
Hyundai provides a look inside its Ioniq 5 Images of the Ioniq 5 interior show some design details of Hyundai’s new model before its launch Michael Nash
Little and large – Chevrolet unveils Bolt EV and EUV electric cars The redesigned Chevrolet Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV could extend electric vehicle appeal Michael Nash
Citroen tweaks the C3 Aircross design It certainly looks like a Citroen we have seen before, but the new C3 Aircross has some subtle changes in its design Michael Nash
Nissan draws on 1986 model for new 2022 Pathfinder The fully redesigned Nissan Pathfinder gets refined looks, more space, and an upgraded interior Laura Burstein
An EV machine – Audi takes the wraps off its e-tron GT The new Audi e-tron GT features a design language that will likely be used in electric models to come Michael Nash
Mitsubishi straightens up the rear of its Eclipse Cross Details of the refreshed Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross emerge, with the major change coming at the back of the crossover Michael Nash
A trip down Skoda’s memory lane – designers breath new life into old icons A collection of historic Skoda models have been re-imagined and re-designed with modern adaptations Michael Nash
Hyundai’s SangYup Lee scoops international award Hyundai’s design chief SangYup Lee has been awarded the coveted Festival Automobile International’s (FAI) Grand Prize of Design for the Hyundai Prophecy. Car Design News
Car Design News podcast: January round-up Car Design News editorial team examines the big stories in world of automotive design Car Design News
BMW sticks to what it knows with new M5 CS There may not be any styling revelations with the muscular new BMW M5, but the car does include some noteable design details Michael Nash
Mini Cooper gets subtle ‘modern’ update The Mini Cooper fourth generation has taken on some design changes that are best described as subtle Michael Nash
Car Design Dialogues Europe to take place in March 2021 Registration is officially open for the second Car Design Dialogues event, taking you inside design studios and getting you close to influential experts Car Design News
Dacia’s chunky new Bigster concept to be brand ‘figurehead’ The design of Dacia vehicles could take a dramatic turn if the new Bigster concept is anything to go by Michael Nash
Renault 5 reborn in electric prototype form The Renault 5 Prototype is heavily influenced by the old production model but has some distinctive modern design details Michael Nash
Mercedes-Benz presents enormous dash-dominating screen at CES 2021 The Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen spans the entire length of the vehicle and will soon be used in the EQS sedan Michael Nash
NIO launches ET7 sedan with slick interior Chinese EV maker NIO aims for luxury in design with new ET7 sedan, which features some fruity design details Michael Nash
Peugeot selects Brazil for new satellite design studio The studio in Brazil will use Peugeot’s experience in car design to create products for clients that operate outside the automotive sector Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Phil Zak, Chevrolet Chevrolet’s Phil Zak on what he looks for in a designer, how to stand out in the marketplace, and why design should respond to locality Car Design News
Car Design Review 7: Crystal Windham, Cadillac Crystal Windham of Cadillac picks out three career highlights that changed the way she approaches design Car Design News
Car Design Review 7: Todd Willing, Ford Todd Willing of Ford describes his early influences and picks out some key points of his career to date Car Design News
Virtual toy or designers dream: Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV could prove a fruitful study Jaguar’s design, engineering and special vehicle divisions game together to develop the Vision Gran Turismo SV Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Stefan Sielaff, Bentley Motors Stefan Sielaff, design director of Bentley Motors, reveals details of his early influences and his career as a young designer as well as his current role Car Design News
Lamborghini loses the roof and windshield with SC20 A striking appearance but some strange choices in terms of practicality – meet the Lamborghini SC20 Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Shao Jingfeng, SAIC Shao Jingfeng of SAIC talks about Chinese design, the Roewe brand and the impending influence of 5G Car Design News
Car Design Review 7: Davide Pizzorno, ED Excellence Design Davide Pizzorno of ED Excellence Design highlights the importance of close relationships between design and engineering, as well as talking through wider trends in the auto industry Car Design News
Nissan hits US market with two new models Nissan has unveiled the new Armada and Kicks as part of its ambitious plan to launch ten new models hit the market in the next 20 months Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Seat (former) The former head of design at Seat, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, speaks about the Spanish company’s approach and the future of car design Car Design News
Volkswagen exterior designer talks through new Taos Marco Pavone, head of exterior design for the Volkswagen brand, talks about the new Taos Michael Nash
20 years of Acura MDX design Catalin Matei, a designer at Honda, compares the design of the MDX prototype with the original 2001 MDX Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Peter Horbury, Geely Geely’s Peter Horbury uncovers secrets of brand identity and discusses cultural influences in car design Car Design News
Nissan launches new Note featuring ‘Timeless Japanese Futurism’ Nissan has modernised its Note by leveraging its current design language, but some retro features remain Michael Nash
Mini showcases roomy interior with Vision Urbanaut concept A digital showcase of the new Mini Vision Urbanaut concept shows how the company hopes to maximise interior space Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Dale Harrow, Royal College of Art Dale Harrow of the Royal College of Art talks Tesla, design education, and the evolution of transport in the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic Car Design News
New Ford F-150 seat design provides ‘Max’ comfort Ford has drawn on upper class airline travel and luxury adjustable mattresses for its new horizontal F-150 seat design Michael Nash
Sculpted vision: Buick Electra concept Buick showcases its ‘PURE’ design philosophy with the new Electra concept, with a minimal and sculptured exterior married to a clean and intelligent cabin GM PATAC
Hitting the e-SUV spot OEMs are rushing to bring out more electric SUVs in a bid to meet emissions targets and protect margins. But they will require innovations in design and engineering to stay desirable and competitive in an increasingly crowded field Daniel Harrison
Renault renews design of Trafic vans The new Renault Trafic Combi and Trafic SpaceClass vans receive treatment on both the exterior and interior Michael Nash
Design icons: Citroen 2CV Charleston turns 40 The iconic Citroen 2CV had several limited edition runs, with the Charleston variant starting in 1980 Michael Nash
Car Design Review 7: Hartmut Warkuss – Lifetime Achievement Award Hartmut Warkuss is awarded the Car Design Review Lifetime Achievement Award. In an exclusive interview, he talks about his career and offers some advice for the next generation of designers Car Design News
The Metro: An Unexpected Journey A stellar online exhibition on the Austin Metro by the British Motor Museum prompted an unexpected A-series engine-powered trip down memory lane for Car Design News editor James McLachlan James McLachlan
Car Design Review 7: Jonathan Disley, Volvo Volvo China’s head of design Jonathan Disley discusses bringing Scandinavian design to the world’s largest car market Car Design News
Car Design Review 7: Klaus Busse, FCA FCA’s Klaus Busse talks about the significance of the Fiat Centoventi and Alfa Romeo concepts, as well as the new Fiat 500 Car Design News
Design icons: Volkswagen K70 Following its 50th birthday, we look back on the design of the Volkswagen K70 and see how it inspired a range of other models Michael Nash
Renault reveals two new electric vehicles The new Renault Megane eVision and Dacia Spring show two different design approaches to electric vehicles Michael Nash
Hyundai’s design chief talks new Tucson Sharp lines and geometric patterns characterise Hyundai’s new Tucson. SangYup Lee, head of Hyundai’s design team, gives us the lowdown Michael Nash
Concept Cars: All Dressed Up With Nowhere to Show? The star turns of the motor show, concept cars provoke, excite and inspire. But what happens to the special guests when the party is cancelled? Aidan Walsh
Lynk & Co launches in Europe Chinese OEM Lynk & Co brings its sharp-looking 01 SUV and car membership programme to Europe. James McLachlan and James McLachlan
Neta’s Eureka moment Unveiled at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, the striking Eureka 03 signals Chinese EV start-up Neta’s burgeoning design ambitions. Mark Andrews
Human Horizons unveils HiPhi X luxury electric SUV The HiPhi X will hit the Chinese market in 2021, and looks to be very close to the futuristic prototype shown in 2019. Mark Andrews
Designing interiors with a human-centric approach Car Design News talks to Dustin Boutet at EPAM Continuum about vehicle interiors and the user experience Michael Nash
Volkswagen ID.4 takes on familiar face Restraint seems to be the watchword with Volkswagen’s ID.4 – the company’s first electric SUV. Michael Nash
Coventry University graduate MA work 2020 It has been a difficult year for students, but, as this work proves, they are adapting to the new conditions by using CAD rather than clay for final projects Aysar Ghassan
Yanfeng’s new XiM21 concept looks to the (very near) future Yanfeng’s latest concept demonstrator shows us what technology can be applied to cars now - a thoroughly practical approach Maxine Morland
Driven: Mazda CX-30 The Mazda CX-30 marks a subtle, but confident evolution of the brand’s Kodo design principles, says Michael Nash Michael Nash
First sight: Lucid Air The Lucid Air has stayed faithful to its concept and has a refreshing, light-touch approach to ‘luxury’ Laura Burstein
Rolls-Royce designer discusses inspiration and new Ghost We speak to Alex Innes, head of coachbuild at Rolls-Royce, about the new Ghost and the inspiration behind it Michael Nash
