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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

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

Look good, feel good, do good: Elmo talks innovation in sustainable leather

Balance is a key theme for material supplier Elmo as it marries cutting-edge solutions with traditional craftsmanship

Unlocking design experiences with light in glass technology

Saint-Gobain Sekurit is delivering new user experiences inside the vehicle with its light in glass technology

Level up: how Epic Games is redefining car design

Unreal Engine and Twinmotion are actively disrupting automotive design for the better

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

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

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

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

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

Bader leather: well-designed, premium and sustainable

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Badar and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsBader is a 153-year-old family-run premium leather supplier striving to combine traditional design and craftsmanship, with modern technology, sustainability and social responsibility

Indian carmaker uses solar-power for new electric taxi and city car

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Autodesk and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsIndian company Vayve Mobility has revealed a pair of new solar-powered EVs, designed very much through a digital-first process

Collaboration central to materials innovation, says Ultrafabrics

Ultrafabrics aims to redefine what it means to be an automotive supplier, positioning itself as a development partner with cross-industry expertise

Achieving true sustainability: the questions designers should be asking

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Bridge of Weir and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsWith designers under ever more time pressure, making sure that materials are sustainably sourced is a challenge and that means asking the right questions, says premium leather supplier Bridge of Weir

Yamaha and Final Aim continue utility EV initiative at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Autodesk and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsFinal Aim and Yamaha recently showcased the latest progression of its ‘utility EV’ which relied on Autodesk software for its design development

Kadence studio: Effective, quick and digitally agile expertise

Kadence has decades of experience in digital modelling, now enhanced by new design technical chief Wayne Morgan

Swarovski Mobility on ‘the science of creativity’

Crystal is a relatively new material to the automotive industry and design teams looking to bring it in require an experienced partner

Technicon Design on the “rewarding nature” of perceived quality in car design

Technicon Design has established itself as an expert in the world of perceived quality, an element of automotive design that should be given greater care

Khalil Design: the CMF trend setter you should get to know

Khalil Design has established itself as a key trend setter in the world of colour and materials and is set to open a new studio in Baden Baden to serve the luxury market

Generate ideas faster with CATIA Design solutions

To create innovative products and experiences that resonate with consumers, designers from various fields need to work together. A new e-book by Dassault Systèmes details how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can support collaboration across multiple teams and on a global stage

DigiPHY the design process

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Granstudio and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsGranstudio’s immersive design tool, DigiPHY, enables designers to seamlessly integrate physical and digital realities boosting creativity and collaboration across teams. What’s more, the studio has made it widely available across the industry

FAW-VW on the future of VR in car design

Car Design News sits down with Han Luqiang, a virtual reality engineer at FAW-Volkswagen, to see how VR is helping the team

Car Design Review X: The future of texture

Architexture’s EMEA design manager, Marion Jaillant, explains why the future of car interior textures has to go beyond just touch and focus on the whole experience

Deepal targets ‘SUV pain points’ with G318

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Changan and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsDeepal’s new SUV aims to remedy some of the downsides associated with hardcore off-roaders, creating a more well-rounded driving experience inspired by space travel

Menorca offers clean alternative to conventional suede

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Menorca and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsA new water-based microfibre suede has been created in response to growing demand for clean yet durable automotive materials

Engineering the design studio of the future

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Kadence and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsEngineering nous and a reputation for speed, creativity and quality gives Kadence a competitive advantage in the world of independent design studios. Its founder, Antony Ward, tells Car Design News why this, paired with a network of global centres of excellence, sets it apart from the rest

How ‘phygital’ tools are shaping cross-disciplinary design

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Granstudio and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsGranstudio is taking a novel approach to vehicle design through the use of innovative ‘phygital’ tools

Light and airy: Xpeng’s flying car prototype

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Xpeng and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsEV carmaker Xpeng is getting into the flying car game with its new brand Xpeng AeroHT, revealing not one but two different vehicles slated for production

Ancient Chinese philosophy inspires Dongfeng’s new electric coupe

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Dongfeng and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsThe Dongfeng design team looked to Eastern cultures, stories and nature when creating the design language behind the eπ007

Two decades of design: Changan celebrates milestone in Turin

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Changan and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsOfficials, academics and employees gathered in Turin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Changan’s European Design Center

Changan champions light with the VIIA concept

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Changan and produced in partnership with Car Design NewsCar Design News takes an in-depth look at the Changan VIIA concept and its clever use of lighting both inside and out

Watch: Car Design News takes the Citroen Oli for a drive in Milan

Launched in October 2022, the Citroen Oli concept is still the subject of much discussion owing to its chunky form and materials innovation. Car Design News took the concept for a spin in Milan during the design week

New plant-based Ultrasuede® showcases brand direction

Ultrasuede® is moving towards a future of plant-based and sustainable materials. With its latest technology, a new variety of Ultrasuede® has been developed using 100% plant-based polyester

The Changan Qiyuan A07 is an oriental-inspired intelligent EV

A strong theme of Chinese culture runs through the electric four-door sedan, influencing everything from the underlying form language and interior design to the unique exterior paint

Dongfeng injects Chinese culture into new design language

From carved wood and stone sculptures to architectural geometric patterns, Dongfeng is going all in on traditional Chinese design cues for its Mengshi brand

Six trends that will shape the automotive industry’s future

From integrated factory planning to virtual reality, Autodesk highlights six key trends primed to disrupt the automotive industry in the future

Inside the studio: Afry Experience Studios

Car Design News paid a visit to Afry Experience Studios as the team settled into its new Gothenburg headquarters to discuss the studio’s ethos and how the design of the space will support Afry’s holistic approach

Digital platform brings designers and engineers together

With product design moving toward experience design and in-car experiences becoming increasingly digital, engineers and designers will need to work closer than ever. That has not always been possible, but advances in technology are helping to turn things around

Lilium Jet: Designing the first of its kind

The Lilium Jet will be the world’s first all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, but technological innovation aside, the project is a graceful design

Elmo on circularity and ‘Zero Waste Leather’

Leather supplier Elmo discusses its unique circular production methodology and why authentic leather remains a sustainable option

New concepts showcase talents of Chinese design house

Beijing-headquartered design consultancy IAT has quickly established itself as a powerhouse for independent design and R&D, and recently shared three new concepts that showcase its diverse capabilities

Ultrasuede - 2021 Automotive collection

Ultrasuede - Seeds

Love of the game: What’s bringing car and gaming designers together

Adobe’s Pierre Maheut tells CDN about the growing collaboration between gaming and automotive design including in 3D tools, colour and trim, in a special preview of Car Design Dialogues Asia

Car Design Dialogues: The agile design studio and collaborating remotely

Designers have become accustomed to working remotely in these pandemic-leaden time. Autodesk show how you can automate and streamline processes

Car Design Dialogues: The Magna Bold Perspective Award

Larry Erickson, global director of exteriors design at Magna Exteriors announces this year’s winner of the Magna Global Bold Perspective Award 2020

Car Design Dialogues: Photorealism and Creativity for Digital Materials

Technology wields greater influence that ever before in the world of car design. Adobe’s head of special projects explains more

Car Design Dialogues: Dinamica – the sustainable choice

Sage Automotive’s Michele Wascavage explains Dinamica – and eco microfiber used by VW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes and many more

Car Design Dialogues: Tomorrow’s Vehicle Launches Today

Are virtual launches the new normal for the car industry? At Car Design Dialogues an expert panel attempted to find some answers

Car Design Dialogues: Panel discussion with Magna Exteriors

Students imagine the future of transport and car design under the eyes of the experts from Cadillac, Magna Exteriors and Rivian

Sculpted vision: Buick Electra concept

Buick showcases its ‘PURE’ design philosophy with the new Electra concept, with a minimal and sculptured exterior married to a clean and intelligent cabin

Car Design Review 7: Myotek illuminates the future

Lighting suppliers no longer just design lamps for cars, they communicate information, safety and access, says Myotek’s Robert Miller

Car Design Review 7: From the experts, Jochen Hardt, Covestro

Jochen Hardt, vice-president, Global Marketing Mobility at Covestro, puts the case for polymers and polycarbonates in mobility solutions.

Material values

Jochen Hardt, Vice President, Global Marketing Mobility at Covestro, puts the case for polymers and polycarbonates in mobility solutions

LDA Design’s new design-led studio

Luciano D’Ambrosio, founder of LDA Design, shows us around the company’s new studio in Turin

Materials and technologies for tomorrow’s interiors

Covestro’s latest interior concept is centred on a multifunctional living space

Faurecia Clarion Electronics: Making an interior complete

Andreas Wlasak of Faurecia explains integrating UX and HMI expertise into design activities

Prefix: Fit at 40

Prototyping and bespoke build specialists Prefix are celebrating an anniversary – here’s how they got there, and where they’re going next

Magna Global Bold Perspective Award: meet the judging team

Students entering Magna’s design competition will have their work judged by a world-class panel boasting production car, motorcycle, custom car and feature-film design expertise

Architexture's designers highlight interior trends

The days of textures sold on a roll are drawing to a close as new material technologies arise

Magna design competition seeks students with insight and vision

[Sponsored] Magna’s Global Bold Perspective Award, staged in association with CDN, is looking for design students with big ideas about future mobility

Mahindra Marazzo design development

The Indian company explains the process behind its new SUV [sponsored]

CDR5 Experts: Prefix

The prototyping company’s head tells us how it’s all changing

[Sponsored] CDR5 Experts: Harman

From the CDR5 yearbook: Philipp Siebourg of Huemen, Harman’s in-house design agency, explains the future of in-car entertainment

[Sponsored] CDR5 Experts: Adient

From our yearbook: how the autonomous interior is changing vehicle architecture

[Sponsored] CDR5 Experts: BASF

From the yearbook: chemicals giant’s design specialists analyse trends for the future

[SPONSORED] From The Experts: Bose

From the yearbook: a chat with Bose VP Marc Mansell about all things acoustic in automotive

[Sponsored] From The Experts: Guilford

What are the upcoming trends in colour and trim? Nicola Ashley, Guilford’s director of global design, gives us a few pointers

[Sponsored] From the experts: Pacific Insight

Lighting is one of the greatest tools to innovate and differentiate. Robert Miller of Pacific Insight explains what’s now and next

Standex Engraving talk Texture

We asked Standex Engraving to work their magic on our book cover too. Here’s the crafty story of the skill behind their art

Car Design Awards 2016: Meet the winners

And the winner is… Korean CCS student Changbo Koo

Martin Longmore on the life of a contract designer, the challenge of motorcycle design and the real story behind the Audi TT

We talk to one of the most experienced, yet unrecognised, freelance designers

What does the BMW Next 100 concept say about the future?

Origami meets organic: BMW’s concept celebrates 100 years as a car manufacturer

Concept Car of the Week: Le Corbusier’s Voiture Minimum (1936)

2015 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Le Corbusier, the famous Swiss-French architect who ranks among the great modern masters of the craft

Self-driving Volkswagen wins Car Design Awards Global competition

Expanded student design contest won by autonomous car created for the year 2040

The Cover Story – How the Car Design Review book cover was created

Miko makes a microfiber textile called Dinamica for car interiors which we thought also might look great for our book cover. Here’s how we did it…

Pforzheim University Summer Degree Show 2003

Dec 8, 2003 - Transportation Design students at Germany’s Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school’s summer Transportation Design degree show in July, one of the two graduation shows per year.

Royal College of Art - The Show 2003

Sep 8, 2003 - Eighteen final year students at London’s Royal College of Art postgraduate Vehicle Design course displayed their work in the second part of the internationally renowned annual summer show.

College for Creative Studies Student Exhibition 2003

August 7, 2003 - Students in the senior Transportation Design class at Detroit’s College for Creative Studies displayed their work in the annual Student Exhibition in May, the highlight of the academic year.

Pforzheim University Summer Degree Show 2002

August 30, 2002 - Transportation Design students at Germany’s Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school’s summer degree show in mid July, one of the two graduation shows per year.

Pforzheim University - Design Degree Show 2001

Students at Germany’s Pforzheim University have recently displayed their work in the school’s annual Transportation Design Diploma show.

Fioravanti expands into China in partnership with Eastone

Renowned Italian design house Fioravanti has formed a partnership with Shanghai-based design and engineering consultancy Eastone

How CATIA for Creative Designers helps to keep Recaro in the hot seat

Dinamica’s microfiber range showcases the latest color, design and material innovations

Each year Dinamica creates an automotive collection to showcase the latest colour, design and material innovations. The 2013 collection is called ‘Essence’