How should we sit in autonomous cars? A decade after some of the first prototypes were presented, the debate continues as to the optimal layout for autonomous vehicle seating Karl Smith
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Sponsored Racemark EU accelerates the evolution of automotive flooring design Flooring has been an underappreciated element of vehicle interiors, but with an innovative new process and a deeper focus on design consultancy, Racemark is shaking up the status quo Car Design News
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
Interview: Alessandro Dambrosio, Mitsubishi Motors Car Design News speaks to Mitsubishi’s executive design director about the brand’s evolving design language and his experience as a designer across continents Freddie Holmes
First sight: Dacia Hipster concept This ultra-compact concept reduces design noise to focus only on the essential. Car Design News reports from the reveal in Paris Lucy Abbott
"It’s time to take a long, hard look in the mirror" The IAA was a wake‑up call for European carmakers. Against a backdrop of global disruption, automotive design must lead the way — delivering bold, distinctive, and purposeful cars that reconnect brands with their DNA Rob Dolton
Car Design round-up: Bentley teaser, remastered Esprit & pawfectly bespoke Spectre Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Rolls-Royce, BASF, Encor and Bentley Lucy Abbott
Rolls-Royce reveals three new woodworking techniques on Phantom 3D marquetry, 3D ink-layering and gold leafing are integrated into the design of Rolls-Royce’s private collection Lucy Abbott
Callum takes revolutionary eVITA concept to the road Car Design News visits Callum Designs to see a working prototype of the eVITA concept, a new vehicle that has been built with wheelchair users front of mind Freddie Holmes
Opel design boss talks GSE and influence of engineering CDN People Awards judge Mark Adams speaks about Opel's latest 'go faster' variants: the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo and new Mokka GSE Freddie Holmes
Sponsored Avatr design chief reveals Vision Xpectra secrets Bold EV concept by Avatr shown at IAA in Munich signals the premium brand’s ‘emotive luxury’ approach as it prepares to enter the European market within the next two years Guy Bird
VW design on books, cars and special sauce Many brands had new cars to show at IAA, but to our knowledge, it was only Volkswagen that had a new book to launch. CDN sat down with key team members to learn more Freddie Holmes
"If a feature isn't intuitive, we question its place" says Bentley UX lead Putting people first and blending the digital with the physical are the key principles for UX design at Bentley. We spoke to T. Jon Mayer to learn more Michael Nash
The future of paint and material at Morgan The factory ‘run on Weetabix’ embraces bamboo leather and smart new paints as it looks to a more bespoke future Stephen Dobie
"Back to basics": Mercedes balances form and function with new EQC Car Design News sits down with Mercedes' director of exterior design Robert Lesnik to chat lighting, the new electric GLC and how students can stand out Freddie Holmes
Dominic Najafi takes top Cadillac design job The ex-Bentley and JLR designer speaks to Car Design News about trading Leamington Spa for Michigan, and why the Cadillac brand has "enormous potential" Freddie Holmes
Hyundai Europe CEO: "Design is not an isolated function" Xavier Martinet and Simon Loasby join Car Design News for a deep dive on design strategy and the all-new Concept 3 Freddie Holmes
Skoda leaders discuss sleek Vision O Skoda's CEO, chief designer and interior lead speak to CDN about the Vision O concept launched in Munich during the IAA Freddie Holmes
CDN launches free subscription for design schools The next generation of design talent can now access Car Design News' full spread of news, analysis and events free of charge Car Design News
Concept 3 teases electric 'aero hatch' Hyundai's stocky little hatchback gives a strong impression of how the Ioniq portfolio will bulk out, metaphorically, with a new compact EV joining the ranks Freddie Holmes
Volkswagen names new interior chief Volkswagen has named a long-time staffer as the new head of interior design Freddie Holmes
"Colour is the first thing you see — it's brand building" Car Design News chats to paint supplier BASF about overriding colour trends and where things are headed Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: smart art, RCA and Cupra Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from smart, the Royal College of Art and Cupra Car Design News
"CMF fosters a deeper connection with the brand" Ford's director of colour and material design, Alina Renoux, discusses the impact of CMF James McLachlan
The intersection between chemistry, materials and design Misty Yeomans, colour styling manager, Americas at PPG, gives her take on the main trends around automotive paint and colour Freddie Holmes
Lucid leans into the rugged trend with new Gravity X The brand’s outdoor-inspired SUV concept is also a sneak peek of an upcoming midsize model Laura Burstein
The evolution of paint technology Gareth Bryant, global colour and design lead at AkzoNobel, gives his take on automotive colour trends Freddie Holmes
Could AI rethink paint design? Karl Smith investigates how AI might assist the discovery of new colours and finishes Karl Smith
Karma doubles up at Monterey Car Week The Amaris and Gyesera mark a concrete move towards an expanded 'for sale' line-up Freddie Holmes
Design Driven: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Car Design News spends a week with Hyundai’s insanely rapid Ioniq 5 N James McLachlan
Car design round-up: a new concept, breaking records and the best roadster voted by you Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Škoda, Cadillac and Polestar Lucy Abbott
Delayed gratification: Bentley's new studio Bentley's design team has been waiting a long time for a new studio. Turns out, it was worth it James McLachlan
GAC LA studio's Baja-inspired concept Led by the charismatic Pontus Fontaeus, GAC's LA studio has a well-deserved rep for pushing the boundaries. Its latest Baja-inspired off-road racer is true to form James McLachlan
ArtCenter launches the Ian Cameron Scholarship ArtCenter College of Design has announced a new scholarship in honour of the late BMW and Rolls-Royce designer, Ian Cameron Freddie Holmes
Pforzheim summer show 2025: Kia and Geely Interior design and nostalgia were the dominant themes of this summer's degree show. In this feature, we focus on the Geely and Kia projects Freddie Holmes
Car UX in a "challenging" spot, says expert Experienced UX specialist Chris Schreiner gives his take on the state of play in automotive Freddie Holmes
Brouillard heralds new era of bespoke Bugatti design Bugatti is launching a new one-off programme called Solitaire, the first product of which is the Brouillard Mark Smyth
August focus: colour and finish This August, Car Design News will be placing exterior colour and finish under the spotlight Freddie Holmes
In memoriam: Ercole Spada The prolific Italian designer has died aged 88 after an immense half century in the business Car Design News
Krugger given reins to Stellantis North America design Scott Krugger, formerly of Dodge and SRT design leadership, has been given an expanded North America role Freddie Holmes
Design driven: Peugeot E-3008 Dual Motor Car Design News took to the roads of the Black Forest in Germany to test out what the new Peugeot E-3008 Dual Motor has to offer Lucy Abbott
Chevrolet introduces California Corvette concept The second of three new Corvette concepts debuts in Pasadena Karl Smith
July focus: Aerodynamics Car Design News explores the topic of aerodynamics from various angles this month Freddie Holmes
Driving transformation As China backs industrial strategy and the West bets on tech disruptors, the race to define the future of mobility intensifies, where autonomy, ownership, and identity are all up for grabs Robert Forrest
