“Caterham appeals to an English eccentricity that has been managed out of modern life” Few things are as joyful and pure as a Caterham and the anniversary edition Super Seven 600 is no exception. Car Design News’ editor James McLachlan took one for a spin James McLachlan
Car design round-up: Audi, Fisker, Koenigsegg, Lucid, MG, NISMO 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 Audi, Koenigsegg and more… Car Design News
Klaus Zyciora VP design of Changan on the Nevo E07 Klaus Zyciora, newish VP of design for Changan spoke to Car Design News about ‘China Speed’, why engineering and design departments are much closer in China, material innovation and the striking new EV E07 SUV/pickup crossover. Ethan Robertson, our man on the ground in China, has more Ethan Robertson
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
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
Cupra ups its game for the younger generation Cupra has revealed a trio of new models but it’s the Urban Rebel that shows a radical new design. Mark Smyth spoke with Cupra’s director of design, Jorge Diez Mark Smyth
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
JLR reveals the new Range Rover Sport The new Range Rover Sport has been revealed and Car Design News joined the design team for an in-depth look Mark Smyth
Tata throws a Curvv ball into the Indian market Tata Motors is introducing the next stage of its Impact Design language with its Concept Curvv. Mark Smyth spoke with the design team that created it Mark Smyth
First Sight: Eletre kickstarts Lotus lifestyle range Lotus launched its first SUV – the Eletre – to the world on Tuesday 29th March 2022 in an evening event in west London, UK. Luckily, Car Design News had already been invited to a series of previews of the large luxury lifestyle EV and interviewed its key designers. What follows is our first impressions and their thoughts… Guy Bird
Grecale blows in from Modena Maserati has revealed its second SUV, the Grecale, which aims to deliver unique design and competitive performance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Review: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed has become the premier UK car show with a variety of cars both old and brand spanking new on display. What’s more its outdoors which means Covid restrictions are a little less stringent. Armed with camera and notebook, longtime CDN contributor Guy Bird reports
Lincoln updates Navigator SUV with refinements, more tech A revised front end and updated interior gives the Lincoln Navigator a fresh look Laura Burstein
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
Altered beast: Ford F-150 Raptor “Being the king of the hill is what keeps me awake at night,” says Ehab Kaoud, chief designer for Ford Trucks. Car Design News spoke to him about the latest iteration of the Raptor James McLachlan
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
Gordon Murray Automotive unveils limited edition supercar Gordon Murray’s limited edition T.50 is named after former teamate Niki Lauda and shoots for the ultimate track experience Car Design News
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
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
New DS 4 draws on earlier concepts to create a striking form Big haunches, muscular styling and and a lounge-like interior – the DS 4 crossover is the brand’s most resolved design to date Michael Nash
Cadillac unveils seriously sporty CT4 and CT5 V-Series Blackwings Cadillac has taken the wraps off its most powerful car to date, as well as its baby brother 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
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
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
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
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
Volkswagen exterior designer talks through new Taos Marco Pavone, head of exterior design for the Volkswagen brand, talks about the new Taos 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
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
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
Lexus IS keeps calm and carries on for 2021 The IS has had a (subtle) redesign – a lowered stance and sportier styling come together in a car that has found its design groove Michael Nash
Citroen unveils radically different C4 The Citroen C4 has a completely new, SUV fastback look Car Design News
BMW looks to 2021 with triple launch The first Alpina SUV will hit the US, while updated versions of the Mini Countryman and BMW 5 Series have been released Michael Nash
GAC ENO.146 Concept - the interior story The idea behind the GAC ENO.146 concept was to demonstrate the company’s engineering capabilities while showcasing a unique interior layout Car Design News
Renault Clio V exterior revealed New Clio gets the new family face and evolved bodywork Michael Gooderham
Rinspeed Snap mobility concept unveiled Separating the interior space from the automobile, both literally and philosophically Michael Gooderham
VW I.D. Buzz gets OK for production Modernised Type 2 is set to hit the streets in the near future Michael Gooderham
New Car: BMW 2002 Hommage This Villa d’Este concept celebrates 50 years since the original BMW 2002 was launched Tom Phillips
