“Simplified, emotional but still functional” Škoda’s Oliver Stefani on the Vision O concept Chief designer at Škoda Oliver Stefani walks Car Design News through the Vision O concept during its first UK appearance Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: first look at Peugeot concept, Bentley hints at 2026 SUV and two new R&D centres Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Bentley, Marelli, Porsche and Peugeot Lucy Abbott
Design leaders gather at Ford for live judging Our jury of top designers assembled at Ford's Detroit studio to judge entries for the 2025 People Awards Car Design News
How Porsche integrates design and production A close relationship between Design and Production helps Porsche to balance technical feasibility with creative innovation Timo Gilgen
Jeep's Grand Wagoneer refresh is indeed, refreshing Stellantis turns up the volume on its storied offroad lifestyle brand, Jeep, in an effort to cut through the noise of an ever more crowded market. Car Design News’ Jason White was at the launch Jason White
Monthly focus: Autonomous vehicles This November, Car Design News explores how the rise of autonomous vehicles is forcing designers to rethink traditional automotive design – from layout to inclusivity to emotion Lucy Abbott
"The opportunities in lighting have exploded" Read on for the key takeaways from CDN’s livestream on automotive lighting Lucy Abbott
Watch: Ford's Earl Lucas speaks to Car Design News Earl Lucas, chief designer at Ford, speaks to Car Design News about working with Kemal Curic on the Ford Performance products, the move to the new studio and why the people matter
In pictures: Zeekr 9X development Exclusive images shared with Car Design News detail the development of Zeekr's mega new SUV Car Design News
Design driven: Hyundai Ioniq 9 What better way to test an aero-focussed electric SUV than a 750-mile road trip from Munich to rural England Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: Japan Mobility Show, Pangea donates and people moves Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Mini, Mazda, Honda and Suzuki Lucy Abbott
Performance and prestige: Aston Martin visits the Petersen The storied British marque comes to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles Karl Smith
Watch: Joaquin Garcia, Italdesign Italdesign's Joaquin Garcia speaks to Car Design News about the US studio, AI and new brand identity James McLachlan
Volvo Cars' head of UX highlights human-centric approach UX design must consider humans first, says Thomas Stovicek, while functionality and character follow closely behind. Michael Nash
GM suffers a fire at its new Advanced Design Centre Damage at the Pasadena facility appears light, but investigation and clean-up are ongoing Karl Smith
What is American luxury? At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, design leaders from Rivian, Lucid, Cadillac, Chrysler and Lincoln debate the meaning of American luxury, exploring heritage, sustainability, materials, design language and technology in shaping premium experiences for a changing market James McLachlan
"A global brand embraces every culture" In an increasingly global design ecosystem, how are international creative leaders shaping the future of US automotive design? Design leaders addressed this topic and more at CDD Detroit 2025 Car Design News
Car design round-up: Porsche, Kia and Chery Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Chery, Kia and Porsche Lucy Abbott
Review: 2025 Autodesk Automotive Summit Shanghai The Chinese automotive industry’s rapid ascent, from once-derivative followers to EV innovators, gave this year’s Autodesk Automotive Summit in Shanghai a palpable sense of momentum
“We wanted to make a statement” – Mercedes-Benz’s Stefan Lamm on Vision Iconic concept Stefan Lamm, head of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz, describes the art of balancing past and future to create the Vision Iconic Lucy Abbott
Alexandre Malval appointed design vice president at Renault The new design vice president will report to chief design officer Laurens van den Acker Lucy Abbott
Ford's experience-design lead: "Human-centric design is a team sport" Chiara Onida, experience-design lead in the Human Centric Design team at Ford delves into how customer insight impacts design and changing expectations Lucy Abbott
American Muscle: "The best is yet to come" Read on for key highlights from the final session of Car Design Dialogues Detroit, which investigated the state of play for American Muscle and the threat — or opportunity — posed by BEVs Freddie Holmes
Rolls-Royce unveils collection of 25 cars to mark Phantom centenary A variety of techniques combine to make this Private Collection Rolls-Royce’s most accomplished artistic expression yet, paying tribute to the Phantom’s rich history Trinity Francis
The Art Car phenomenon It's been 50 years since BMW unveiled its first Art Car – and a great excuse to delve more broadly into this characterful sub-species Aysar Ghassan
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
Car Design round-up: collaborations, colour-trends & new Mercedes concept Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Bentley, Mercedes and BASF Coatings Lucy Abbott
CCS MA students "push conceptual boundaries" at latest show Masters students on the Transportation Design course at the College for Creative Studies present varied visions for future mobility Freddie Holmes
"Detroit is the spiritual heart of American car design" Get to know some of the speakers and topics at Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2025 Freddie Holmes
Lamborghini reveals ‘sculpture on four wheels’ Manifesto concept Coinciding with 20th anniversary celebrations for the company’s design studio, Lamborghini has lifted the curtain on its latest design study: Manifesto Trinity Francis
Join the conversation on digital tools Enter the survey and help shape the evolution of digital tools Car Design News
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
Car Design round-up: Aston Martin, Skoda & Dacia Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Aston Martin, Bentley, Dacia and Skoda Lucy Abbott
Car Design News October Focus: Design talent This month Car Design News will be exploring the importance and evolution of design talent Lucy Abbott
Massimo Frascella on the role of the automotive designer As part of Car Design News' design talent focus, CDN speaks to Audi design boss Massimo Frascella on the evolving role of the designer James McLachlan
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
Behind the scenes: CDN People Awards global live judging Our jury of top designers assembled at Tata Motors' Coventry design studio to judge entries for the 2025 People Awards Car Design News
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
Car Design round-up: Renault, Bentley and Rolls-Royce Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Renault, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Dacia Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: McLaren, Aston Martin and Ferrari Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from McLaren, Aston Martin and Ferrari Lucy Abbott
Smart announces addition of smart #2 to the fleet The new electric two-seater builds on the heritage of the fortwo Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: BMW, Hyundai and Renault Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest updates from Volkswagen, Hyundai, Mercedes and more… Lucy Abbott
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
Car Design round-up: Volkswagen, Cupra and Mulliner Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest special editions and new launches Lucy Abbott
Mercedes debuts new design language on electric GLC The German carmaker has revealed the electric GLC – the first production model to showcase the next phase of the Sensual Purity design language Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: people moves, concept teasers and styling updates Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Autodesk, Skoda and Honda Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Italdesign, Toyota and Subaru Car Design News takes a look at news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Italdesign, Toyota and Subaru Lucy Abbott
Car Design round-up: Subaru, Xpeng, Cupra Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Cupra, Ferrari, Xpeng, Subaru and more Freddie Holmes
Book Review: Reading Between the Lines of Car Design by Chris Bangle Storied car designer Chris Bangle reflects on his career and teaches valuable lessons in his new book Karl Smith
Car Design round-up: Callum design, Aston Martin and Mercedes Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar, including the latest from Callum, Aston Martin and Mercedes Lucy Abbott
“My team is very free to explore” – Stephanie Petit, CMF head at Alpine Car Design News speaks to Stephanie Petit about sustainable materials, 3D-printed finishes, and French craftsmanship – from leather traceability to illuminated triangles James McLachlan
Chery’s Tianji Vision concept is Exeedingly luxurious Car Design News goes behind the scenes with this new luxury SUV concept from Exeed Freddie Holmes
The women behind Lynk & Co’s design: “We’ve seen a big shift in the automotive industry” Car Design News sat down with a selection of female automotive designers at Lynk & Co headquarters in Gothenburg for an open and honest conversation about gender inclusion within the industry Lucy Abbott
June focus: Surfacing Read on for a brief round-up of surfacing-related stories from the month of June Car Design News
“The better the proportions, the less styling you need” – Gary Telaak, Audi Audi senior designer Gary Telaak has been with the storied brand for 28 years. Here he looks back at the launch of Audi TT, shares his thoughts on what made that car so special and talks about the challenges designers face in working with and integrating new technology James McLachlan
Level up: how Epic Games is redefining car design Unreal Engine and Twinmotion are actively disrupting automotive design for the better Car Design News
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 Guy Bird
Car Design round-up: Skoda, Fiat and Volvo Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Skoda, Fiat and Volvo Lucy Abbott
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
Nissan Leaf branches out into crossover segment Nissan spearheaded the modern era of electric cars back in 2009, but after being swamped by competitors in recent years, the third generation has branched out into the crossover segment. Mark Smyth took a closer look at it in Sweden Mark Smyth
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 James McLachlan
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 Lucy Abbott
Highlights from the Umeå degree show 2025 Air-powered scooters, mobile vending machines and reimagined luxury: read on for featured mobility concepts at the 2025 Umeå degree show Freddie Holmes
Car designers elevate Archer’s plan to reshape air travel The nature of commercial aviation has remained largely static, but Archer plans to change that with its multi-disciplinary team of designers Car Design News
Changan’s Klaus Zyciora: “We can bring products to Europe that people admire and love” As Changan continues its expansion in Europe, Car Design News visited Chongqing to understand how the brand plans to combine local market knowledge with global design expertise to connect with European consumers
Watch: Autodesk on solving pain points in design At the 2025 Automotive Innovation Forum in Germany, designers from Ford, Tata, Firefly and Incari share how digital tools are reshaping their daily workflows in this exclusive video from Car Design News Freddie Holmes
“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 Stephen Dobie
Car design round-up: Caterham, Ioniq N and special editions galore Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Volkswagen, BMW, Peugeot and Caterham Freddie Holmes
Chery’s Michael Duerr: “We can claim to be Europe’s most productive studio” At a bespoke event down in Southampton, Car Design News grabbed some time with senior manager of Interior Design at Chery International, Michael Duerr, to speak about building a brand from scratch, AI and China speed James McLachlan
Back-to-front: the curious case of end-to-end symmetry Car Design News charts the rise, fall and renaissance of end-to-end symmetry in car design Aysar Ghassan
Watch: Aurelien Doisy speaks to Car Design News Aurelien Doisy is a key figure in Tata Motors’ design evolution. From humble beginnings in a rented shed to global recognition, this conversation explores themes of cultural identity, design leadership, and redefining modern automotive aesthetics through a uniquely Indian lens James McLachlan
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 Karl Smith
Car Design round-up: Kia, Lotus, Nissan and Ram Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Honda, Lotus and Nissan Lucy Abbott
Lighting suppliers merge innovation, branding and pricing Affordability and executing a brand vision within design are the two top priorities for lighting suppliers Michael Nash
Inside the studio: Italdesign Michigan Italdesign opens a low-profile but high-impact office in Michigan, bringing its legendary design-engineering fusion closer to America’s automotive heartland Jason White
Exclusive: Sid Odedra on moving from Audi to Polestar Following a visit to Gothenburg earlier this year and a surprise meeting with the UX specialist, CDN is now the first to report on his first few months at Polestar Freddie Holmes
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 Freddie Holmes
Juggling aesthetics with affordability: Skoda’s lighting strategy CDN talks to Skoda’s lead exterior lighting designer about challenges, promising technologies, and the struggle to stand out from the crowd Michael Nash
“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 Freddie Holmes
Circutex: The story of leather legend Bader’s bold move to vegan PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Bader and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsThe idea of Bader – a premium leather supplier – launching an innovative vegan and eco-conscious coated textile, alongside its existing sustainable leather products, might come as a surprise. But to meet the new needs of customers and by combining traditional design and craftsmanship with modern technology, that’s exactly what the 153-year-old family-run German business has done Guy Bird
Car Design round-up: Aston Martin, BMW and Škoda Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Aston Martin, BMW and Škoda Lucy Abbott
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 Freddie Holmes
Coventry University Automotive Design BA degree show 2025 Coventry’s Automotive & Transport BA class of 2025 brought the heat this spring. In the first of two reports, CDN spotlights a selection of undergraduate projects that hint at where car design is headed next Lucy Abbott
Alpine launches new A390, a racing car in a suit The new electric fastback expands the brand’s product offering and subsequently its customer base. CDN is in France for the official launch to learn more James McLachlan Freddie Holmes
Sixth sense: Micra returns electric As the sixth generation of the Micra is reborn as a full EV, Car Design News sneaked into a small and secret lock-up in south London to see the car up close and personal and ask the ever-affable European studio interior design manager and ‘Nissan Lifer’ Bert Dehaes to explain more Guy Bird
Ten strange and wonderful lighting designs from concept cars A sampler from the weird and wonderful world of concept cars Karl Smith
Exclusive: Inside Cloud 46, Mercedes-Benz’s new Shanghai studio Mercedes-Benz has a new studio in Shanghai way up on the 46th floor of a high-rise overlooking the famous Bund. With spectacular views plus a helipad on the roof, Cloud 46 is a strong commitment to mastering the Chinese market James McLachlan
Car Design round-up: Nissan, Land Rover and Volkswagen Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Nissan, Land Rover and Volkswagen Lucy Abbott
Luxury and utility combine for unexpected Genesis concept interior From horology to helicopters, Manil Kim and the interior design team looked far and wide for inspiration with the X Gran Equator concept. Freddie Holmes
Exclusive: Zeekr and Lynk & Co Gothenburg design teams facing potential cuts Geely’s Zeekr and Lynk & Co design studios will be restructured as part of what the company describes as an “ongoing efficiency program” which will see the Shanghai studio taking on greater operational responsibilities James McLachlan
Ten strange and wonderful car light designs We see some wild lighting schemes on concept cars every year. But few make it into production. Here are a few that managed to slip past the censors Karl Smith
In pictures: the new Toyota RAV4 Toyota has revealed the all-new RAV4 on stage in Tokyo Car Design News
Changan adds experienced commercial vehicle design lead Chris Hamilton joins Changan from Contechs and will lead design for a broad mix of commercial vehicle projects Freddie Holmes
Martin Uhlarik: “We have nine full programs live in the UK at the moment, 13 globally” Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards James McLachlan
Digital design defines Bugatti’s Berlin studio Car Design News takes a closer look at the new design studio where VR takes centre stage Car Design News
Ajay Jain, Tata: “We have to answer the question: what is Indian design” Originally published in Car Design Review 11, Ajay Jain, head of India studio & global design strategy at Tata, explores the car market in India and the desire for maximalist design Car Design News
McLaren names new chief creative officer McLaren’s acquisition sees key Forseven leadership moving across into new roles, with Alister Whelan replacing Tobias Sühlmann Car Design News
Review: Autodesk Innovation Forum 2025 Warm weather and hot topics combined well in Darmstadt as Autodesk experts and customers shared current future opportunities for the software Freddie Holmes
Car Design round-up: Cadillac, Renault and Škoda Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Cadillac, Renault and Škoda Lucy Abbott
Review: Car Design Event highlights Car Design Event returned for its third year with the now familiar mix of design walkarounds, presentations and networking at the Munich Driver’s Club. Car Design News reports… James McLachlan
The key trends influencing automotive lighting design What are the main trends shaping lighting design, and why has it become central to contemporary products? Freddie Holmes
Eileen Hwang: “Ambient lighting is a key part of our brand identity” An industrial designer by training, Lynk & Co’s interior designer & lighting experience specialist Eileen Hwang is charged with developing the lighting design strategy for the brand. This interview is from the Spring edition of Interior Motives James McLachlan
The art of immortalising Ferraris in 1:64 scale Hot Wheels models It’s been more than 10 years since Hot Wheels has worked with Ferrari to bring the Italian manufacturer’s models to children (and adults) in handheld form. Now the two brands have collaborated to launch a new range of diecast models Trinity Francis
Lynk & Co teams up with Harman Kardon: “We saw a lot of synergies there” The design teams at Lynk & Co and Harman Kardon worked closely to push in-car audio to new levels Freddie Holmes
Car Design round-up: Bugatti, Corvette and Toyota Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Bugatti, Corvette and Volvo Lucy Abbott
Exclusive Q&A: Masashi Nakayama, Mazda’s global design boss Car Design News visits Hiroshima to exclusively talk with Mazda’s global design boss Masashi Nakayama about his varied inspirations, the importance of clay and the art of lawn-mowing Guy Bird
China Academy of Art and Xiaomi team up for student project Students at the Chinese Academy of Art recently paired up with Xiaomi for a new joint project Freddie Holmes
Ralph Gilles: “Our mission is to make electric vehicles as compelling as we can” Ralph Gilles, chief design officer at Stellantis, on leaning into legacy, the ongoing challenge of electrification and how Chrysler utilises AI Car Design News
Car Design round-up: Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari Lucy Abbott
Interview: Richard Stevens, design director at JLR Range Rover’s time-travelling installation at Milan Design Week was the star of the show. Car Design News spoke to design director Richard Stevens about how it feeds into a broader design strategy James McLachlan
Covestro: “Material should be functional but also bring sentimental value” Emily Shi and Matthew Chen of at Covestro spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Zeiss Microoptics: “Haptics, sound and light will play a crucial role in future car interiors” Roman Kleindienst, head of Zeiss Microoptics, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Studiokurbos: “Chinese design is developing, and European design is reacting” Andreas Kurbos, founder and CEO of Studiokurbos, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Zeekr: “Chinese car culture is emerging” Javier Garcia-Gallardo, head of Zeekr’s Shanghai design studio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Changan: “Our mission is to drive consumers into making the right decisions” Klaus Zyciora, head of design at Changan, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Meet the photographer that designed an off-road Lotus The original Lotus Elise has been reimagined as an all-roader and designed by an unlikely candidate Freddie Holmes
First look: Citroën C5 Aircross The second coming of the larger Aircross is an aero-led flagship for the French brand. Pierre Leclercq talks us round it Stephen Dobie
Nio: “Gut instinct is important when you’re moving so fast” Kris Tomasson, senior VP design at Nio and Firefly, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Dinamica: “We are continuously enhancing our design capabilities” Max Sun, vice general manager at Sage Automotive Interiors, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
BAIC: “Design strategy is the North Star in shifting markets” Anthony Lo, chief design officer at BAIC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
GAC: “Designers have an opportunity to fight back against homogeneity” Fan Zhang, global VP of design at GAC, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
‘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 Freddie Holmes
Sekurit: “Glass is now an interface, not just a structural component” Meriem Dussart, marketing director at Sekurit International and Kevin Zhang, commercial director at Sekurit China, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Granstudio: “Technology is becoming a means of expression” Lowie Vermeersch, CEO and creative director at Granstudio, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai
Pangea: “Leather is a timeless material, made modern” Rain Xia, senior designer at Pangea, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
BASF: "EVs give Chinese OEMs the chance to set global trends" Manfred Pawlowski, director of Ultraform & Creation Center Asia Pacific at BASF, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Watch: Car Design Dialogues Shanghai 2025 highlights Car Design Dialogues Shanghai gathered industry leaders from General Motors, Stellantis, Scout, Ford and more James McLachlan
Taking the temperature in Shanghai Following the Shanghai Auto Show and Car Design Dialogues, CDN is back from China. Editor-in-chief James McLachlan has thoughts James McLachlan
In pictures: Slate, your automotive canvas Slate is the latest EV startup to hit the US market, offering a compact, convertible pickup designed for customisation. With analog charm, the ‘Blank Slate’ is set to stand out Jens Meiners
Local and global forces unite at 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Here are a dozen cars that stood out on CDN’s tour of the show floor at this year’s Auto Shanghai Toby Clarke
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 Car Design News
Car Design round-up: Lexus, Rolls-Royce & Auto Shanghai new launches Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Lexus, Rolls-Royce and Auto Shanghai Lucy Abbott
Inside Mahindra’s new Mumbai studio Earlier this month, Mahindra opened a new “state of the art creative facility” in Mumbai to expand its global design footprint Car Design News
Genesis’ Luc Donckerwolke: competition fuels strong design Genesis’ chief creative officer speaks on his coupe and convertible concepts and beating competition – on road and racetrack Stephen Dobie
First sight: Genesis X Gran Equator concept The Korean firm targets Defender and G-Class appeal with its luxe, old-school take on an SUV Stephen Dobie
Forvia’s minimalist tech shines at preview ahead of Shanghai auto show Jason White reports from Detroit where Tier 1 supplier Forvia gave a preview of what was to come at Auto Shanghai Jason White
Auto Shanghai 2025: What makes a Porsche Heritage Design edition so special? We speak to Porsche’s head of Exclusive Manufaktur about the paints, finishes and processes underpinning its new 911 Spirit 70 Stephen Dobie
The car launches of Auto Shanghai 2025 Read on for the launches at Auto Shanghai 2025, concept, production or otherwise Car Design News
Live blog: Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Get all the highlights as they happen at Car Design Dialogues Shanghai Car Design News
Maserati x Giorgetti: “An obsession of craftsmanship and quality” Maserati’s Klaus Busse talks cars, furniture and applying the skill of design beyond things with four wheels Car Design News
Mercedes reveals Vision V concept in Shanghai Mercedes-Benz has extended its portfolio of MPVs into the top-end segment with the Vision V concept Lucy Abbott
Five minute sketch: Chris Bangle and The Three Ages of Cars At Car Design Dialogues Milan 2025, legendary designer Chris Bangle sketches what he describes as the three ages of car design. This was done without preparation and with a five minute window. He finished as the buzzer went off. A total pro. Freddie Holmes
Car Design round-up: Renault, Lucid, Jeep and Get Lost Car Design News takes a look at the news that may have gone under the radar this week, including the latest from Renault, Lucid and Get Lost Lucy Abbott
Watch: CDN & Ultrafabrics discuss CMF survey results Car Design News and Ultrafabrics have released the results of the 2025 colour, materials and finish survey Car Design News
G-Class gets a retro remix – this time by Mercedes The German carmaker has revealed a limited series of G-Class vehicles, the Mercedes Benz G-Class Stronger Than The 1980s Lucy Abbott
Lacks on carbonfibre wheels: "There is endless design freedom” Michael Suchara, director of global marketing at Lacks Carbon Fiber, spoke at Car Design Dialogues Milan during the 2025 Milan design week. Here, he discusses how the company is well positioned to handle recent tariff movements, why two-piece carbonfibre wheels offer designers great flexibility, and what it was like supporting one of the fastest production cars in the world Car Design News
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 Freddie Holmes
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 Michael Nash
The future of screens: balancing tech and tactility Car Design News takes a deep dive into what’s to come for the interior screen and how designers are integrating technology into the cockpit Lucy Abbott
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
"In a world of artificial products, people crave things that are real" Catherine Ciftci, senior director of global design at Pangea, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
"Polyurethane has a place in the sustainability toolbox" Kimberley Harrington, sales manager of advanced automotive design at Ultrafabrics, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
“We’re not interested in gimmicks and short-term solutions” Catherine Martin, brand manager at Bridge of Weir, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
“Crystal can add a tactile, emotional connection” Lars Schmidt, global SVP at Swarovski Mobility, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
“We're expanding beyond the traditional ways of colour and trim” Nisha Pillai, senior CMF designer at Audi, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
“Creativity is a common ground among all designers” Laura Brunet, chief designer, colour and material at Lancia, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
“Sustainability is key, but innovation has to come first” Jo Lewis, head of CMF at McLaren Automotive, spoke during the Salone del Mobile at Car Design Dialogues Milan. Car Design News
GM design bosses outline importance of sketching Senior design leaders at General Motors give their take on the role of sketching in modern studios Freddie Holmes
First Sight: Hyundai’s 2025 Seoul Quartet The Korean powerhouse brand Hyundai chose the Seoul Mobility Show in early April to unveil not one, but four new cars, mostly playing very different tunes, but still united by the pixel Guy Bird
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
Live blog: Car Design Dialogues Milan 2025 Get all the highlights as they happen at Car Design Dialogues Milan Car Design News
GAC unveils Hyper-Luxury concept car Designed in just months for the Salone, the two-seat coupe channels Bugatti elegance, Concorde flair, and couture-inspired detail Freddie Holmes
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
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 Freddie Holmes
Car Design Event to return for 2025 with UI/UX theme The Munich-based Car Design Event is set to bring leading brands, designers and media together for its third year Lucy Abbott
Activism, OEMs and Car Design From the 1968 student riots to protests over the Iraq war, ‘activism’ has always been with us, but more recently it’s become a standout cultural phenomenon. Why is this and how does it affect OEMs and car design? Aysar Ghassan
The enduring art of sketching in car design As part of Car Design News’ April focus on sketching, we speak to a range of voices in the automotive industry to learn how sketching is viewed in the modern day and what the future holds for this art form Lucy Abbott
Car Design News April Focus: Sketching This month Car Design News will be exploring the art and evolution of sketching Lucy Abbott
Watch: Swarovski Mobility speaks to Car Design News Ahead of Car Design Dialogues Milan, Car Design News caught up with the MD of event partner Swarovski Mobility, Lars Schmidt James McLachlan
CDR 11: “Car design must evoke human emotions” Seungmo Lim, head of Kia design China, on balancing AI with human creativity and ensuring brand differentiation Car Design News
Mitja Borkert: “Sketching breathes air into the lungs of designers” As part of Car Design News’ April focus on sketching, we speak to Mitja Borkert, design director at Lamborghini, on why the pen and paper will never die Lucy Abbott
Key takeaways: perceived quality in car design Read on for the key takeaways from CDN’s recent livestream on perceived quality Freddie Holmes
Composites in car design: new opportunities Composites have been discussed for decades as the future of automotive bodies, chassis and other assemblies. But what really works? We ask an expert Karl Smith
Exclusive Q&A: Oliver Samson, Kia Europe Design Kia Europe Design’s chief senior designer Oliver Samson talks tech and European aesthetics in Car Design News’ exclusive studio chat Guy Bird
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
Car Design News People Awards 2025: call for entries Entries are open for the CDN People Awards 2025; the only design awards that celebrate the people behind the design Car Design News
Keep it simple: can a mono-material strategy reshape interior design? In this abridged feature from the Spring 2025 issue of Interior Motives, we consider how one material for key interior structures could boost recyclability and celebrate sculptural form over visual complexity Freddie Holmes
Traditional CMF: development, digitalisation and desirability Designers describe the benefits of using traditional materials inside the cabin, but digitalisation and material development could change the game Michael Nash
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 Lucy Abbott
Simon Loasby, CDR 11: “We have to challenge sacred cows sometimes” Simon Loasby, head of design at Hyundai, describes the pressure of being a Korean born brand and the challenges behind utilising AI securely Car Design News
Syd Mead exhibit this Spring in New York City The late Visual Futurist Syd Mead will be celebrated in a rare East Coast exhibit in New York Karl Smith
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
CDN returns to Milan for 2025: here’s what’s on Car Design News is returning to the Salone del Mobile in Milan to explore the topic of originality in CMF Car Design News
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
Watch: CDN Car Design Dialogues Milan 2025 highlights Car Design Dialogues Milan at the Maserati showroom in Milan gathered industry leaders from Ferrari, Lamborghini, BWM, Stellantis, Changan, and more. Watch the highlights video and check out how we’ve spend an exclusive evening of networking and discussions on the idea of originality in CMF design! James McLachlan
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
Ultrasuede continues push for plant-based suede with award-winning autonomous shuttle concept PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Toray and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsInnovative materials supplier Toray has showcased its latest plant-based efforts with a new autonomous shuttle concept Car Design News
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
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 Freddie Holmes
Julian Thomson: “We are here to provide another point of view” Julian Thomson, design director of GM Advanced Design Europe, talks recruitment, managing a team of designers and driving growth Car Design News
