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In memoriam: Bruno Sacco (1933-2024)

Bruno Sacco, Italian Mercedes-Benz design veteran and one of the most significant names in the industry, has died aged 90

Guy Bird

Obituary: Ian Cameron – design’s best kept secret

Known for his humor and charm, Ian Cameron’s passing leaves a lasting impact on car design and those who knew him personally. Christopher Butt pays tribute to a truly great designer

By Christopher Butt

Former Rolls-Royce design boss killed outside home

Former Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron has been reportedly stabbed to death at home

Car Design News

In memoriam: Paolo Pininfarina (1958-2024)

Car Design News celebrates the life of Paolo Pininfarina, who has sadly passed away aged 65

Guy Bird

In memoriam: Harris Mann 1938-2023

British designer Harris Mann passed on 14 August aged 85

Nick Hull

In memoriam: Peter Horbury (1950-2023)

One of the world’s best car designers, Peter Horbury, passed away last week in China, aged 73

Guy Bird

Obituary: Tom Karen OBE (1926-2022)

With the passing of Tom Karen in January 2023, the design world lost a true original. A talented industrial designer blessed with a boundless imagination, Karen designed the Reliant Scimitar, Bond Bug, Raleigh Chopper and Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder to name just a fraction. Car Design News looks back at his life in design

Vicky Richardson

Obituary: The French maestro Robert Opron

One of the finest car designers of the 20th Century, Robert Opron, passed away last week, aged 89. Responsible for masterpieces for Simca, Citroen, Renault and Alfa Romeo from the late 1950s to the late-80s – and one of the few recipients of the Car Design News Lifetime Achievement Award – we salute his life and influence, via still vivid memories of visiting his house south of Paris back in 2016 to discuss his career over Scotch and Pringles…

Guy Bird