Considering the Tesla Roadster: "The last, best driver's car" Tesla debuted its latest Roadster in a pyrotechnic show of automotive gymnastics. But is the car more than smoke and mirrors? Karl Smith
SEMA concepts underline the importance of design details A handful of JDM concepts have caught our eye from a trade show that typically passes us by Freddie Holmes
Automotive design is central to Detroit's revival Automotive historian and TV personality Donald Osbourne says Detroit is firmly on the up, and much of that is down to the automobile. Osbourne sat down with Car Design News editor-in-chief James McLachlan at CDD Detroit to dig into this and more Car Design News
Scout on channeling the 'heartland' in its interior design Scout Motors' VP of interior design Dwayne Jackson chats with CDN about studio dynamics, learnings from the world of agriculture and Scout's heritage Car Design News
"What a privilege to work on something that truly moves the transportation game onwards" Ian Kettle, senior vehicle design manager at Tesla, sits down with Car Design News in Detroit to chat about the recently revealed Cybercab and autonomous vehicle design more broadly Car Design News
"We need to be the inspiration for the global automotive industry" Sandy Hudson, VP of business development at the Detroit-based Automotive Hall of Fame, speaks to Car Design News Car Design News
"We take pride in a truly sustainable product" Shawmut's Mollie Engel shares an overview of the team's latest material collections at Car Design Dialogues Detroit Car Design News
"Personalisation is important to create emotional connection" Dario Lauriola, senior design manager at Italdesign, speaks at Car Design Dialogues 2026 on growth in the US, personalisation and future UX Car Design News
Tobias Sühlmann on the Mission S and the future of Porsche’s design language CDN correspondent Laura Burstein gets the inside scoop from Porsche’s new VP of design on the eve of the brand’s mid-engine supercar concept debut. Laura Burstein
Designing freedom: the evolution of the road trip As vehicles become digital-first, electrified and able to handle parts of the drive themselves, how can designers preserve the freedom and enjoyment that lies at the heart of a good old fashioned road trip? Car Design News
Design beyond automotive: How outside influences shape compelling products Design leaders from General Motors, Mazda, Lincoln and Gensler discuss how architecture, fashion, human behaviour and more are influencing the next generation of automotive experiences Car Design News
Sustainable innovation at scale: responsible materials as the norm CMF experts from Lucid, Slate, Bridge of Weir and Scout explored how the industry can turn promising ideas into viable solutions for the mass market Car Design News
Winner of Automotive Hall of Fame Global Scholars Award announced The College for Creative Studies transportation design student was recognised for his creativity and potential, before joining senior figures from General Motors and CCS to discuss the future of automotive design Car Design News
Can intelligent cars feel intuitive? At Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026, designers from Ford, GM and Stellantis discussed the challenge of developing 'human centric' user experiences as new cars become increasingly complex. The good news, they say, is that it can be done Car Design News
Can you design an automotive icon? Cadillac, Dodge and Calty designers on creating cars that endure At Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026, designers from General Motors, Dodge and Calty discussed the challenge of creating automotive icons, reinventing established nameplates and why the true value of a halo vehicle extends beyond sales figures Car Design News
Sponsored Bridge of Weir on industrialising sustainable automotive materials Bridge of Weir’s Simon Cook speaks ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026 Car Design News
Industrial design cues inform new approach to commercial vehicle interiors Commercial vehicles are rarely associated with playful CMF and interior design, but one Detroit company aims to change that Freddie Holmes
Sponsored Authenticity in the artificial age: Pangea on ‘real feel’ interiors Natural materials offer a means of connection that cannot be replicated by digital technology. The key is to find a harmony between the two Car Design News
"Every touchpoint should feel like it's from the same company" Rivian's head of design explains why he views the digital ecosystem as part of the brands broader design language Freddie Holmes
Acura introduces new design language under new design director Acura celebrates 40 years with a new design director and a new aesthetic direction Karl Smith
McLaren completely revamps design language with new McL 6GT The McL 6GT concept introduces a graceful new design language inspired by '60s race cars of the Bruce McLaren era Freddie Holmes
Audi, Apple and Arc'teryx designers reimagine the beach buggy The fusion of automotive and industrial design has led to a pared back all-rounder that leaves only what matters — but is far from boring Freddie Holmes
Exclusive: VW on the new Atlas and global collaboration Volkswagen’s full-size SUV celebrates its ten-year anniversary, and Car Design News caught up with two of its main architects to learn more Freddie Holmes
Sponsored King of the Mountain: New race car designed with Autodesk Fusion aims to break Pikes Peak records Pikes Peak legend Robin Shute has leveraged the latest Autodesk software to develop a new kind of vehicle to tackle the mountain once more — and break records Heather Miller
CCS Transportation Design BFA showcase highlights Jason White, assistant professor at CCS, profiles a selection of standout projects from the BFA degree Show, launched on May 15th at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education Jason White
June focus: Advanced design This month we dig into the world of advanced design to explore how these hyper-creative teams work. And given this is a future-looking discipline, we consider the long-term strategy for advanced design teams following the closure of major studios Freddie Holmes
Slate on People Awards win: "We were all so excited about it" Slate Auto's head of design reflects on what it meant to win two categories at the People Awards in 2025 Freddie Holmes
Polestar's UX/UI lead joins robotics start-up Sid Odedra joins California start-up Figure AI to channel a personal interest in robotics Freddie Holmes
Leather supplier gives second life to ‘waste’ avocado and agave Discarded material from two widely farmed fruit and plant crops has been repurposed to treat leather in a more sustainable manner. Freddie Holmes speaks to senior Pangea figures to see how this came about Freddie Holmes
April focus: New materials and CMF No April Fools here: it’s a serious and increasingly production-realistic topic Freddie Holmes
Sponsored Hidden space, visible impact From daily commutes to weekend adventures, this clever headrest compartment keeps valuables safe, portable and out of sight, offering designers a seamless way to combine security, function and style Car Design News
Sharon Gauci to retire from GM The executive director of global design for Buick and GMC will leave the business as of 1 May 2026 Car Design News
Join CDN in downtown Detroit this October CDN's flagship North American event shifts to an exciting new venue in downtown Detroit Car Design News
Slate Auto talks "sustainable by design" Tisha Johnson, Slate Auto's thoughtful and passionate designer, speaks to Car Design News about awards, exterior design, merchandise and students Freddie Holmes
Design is key for EV buyers, study finds Key performance indicators like charging speed and range are no longer the differentiator for prospective electric vehicle buyers. So says new research from consultancy Escalent Freddie Holmes
Designing on the edge: how Ford’s Dark Horse SC took shape Lead designer and engineer on the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC reveals how tight timelines, hard points and constant negotiation matched the project's bold design intent with engineering reality James McLachlan
