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
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
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
In pictures: the new Toyota RAV4 Toyota has revealed the all-new RAV4 on stage in Tokyo Car Design News
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
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
New Audi A6 Avant revealed We suspect this premium estate is one of the last to be designed by the previous head of Audi design, Marc Lichte Lucy Abbott
Car design round-up: Volvo, Renault and Mini 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 Volvo, Renault and Mini Lucy Abbott
CDN’s highlights from Rétromobile 2025: rare concepts, modern classics and auto merch heaven Guy Bird was in Paris for Retromobile 2025 earlier this month and found an impressive mix of cars, clothes and auto-related curiosities Guy Bird
Massimo Fracella: Audi combines engineering knowledge and progressive design Audi’s new design boss looks ahead to CDN’s upcoming livestream on German car design Freddie Holmes
Car design round-up: Italdesign, Mazda, Microlino, RAM, Renault Welcome to the first car design news-in-brief for 2025 Car Design News
Interior Motives: Fiat Grande Panda The 2024 Fiat Grande Panda is part of a new family of vehicles that lean into the legacy of the very first one, but in intelligent new ways Guy Bird
Klaus Busse on design, changing tech and the beast of Modena Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to catch up with Klaus Busse, design director at Maserati, and to see the beast of Modena James McLachlan
First Sight: Nio launches distinctive new Firefly brand Nio has unveiled new brand Firefly with a B-segment vehicle featuring a European-led design, a distinctive look, and iconic ambitions. Toby Clarke was there for CDN to speak with senior VP of design Kris Tomasson Toby Clarke
Make Lancia great again – CDN visits Centro Stile Brutalist architecture, classic italian furniture and bold geometry are the nucleus of Lancia’s revival. Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to hear from new design boss – and brand super fan – Gianni Colonello James McLachlan
In pictures: the all-new Hyundai Palisade The all-new full-size SUV has been given its global reveal Car Design News
We were determined to create something striking: Giovanny Arroba on the new Nissan Murano Nissan’s senior design director speaks with CDN about the long-awaited update to the brand’s signature midsize SUV Karl Smith
Mahindra’s new SUV shows concepts can make it to production The concept we saw over two years ago has made it through to production virtually unchanged, a testament to the advanced design studio that does far more than purely creative work Freddie Holmes
Highlights from the Los Angeles Auto Show: camping, SUVs and concepts Once again Korean brands anchor the show, but surprises elsewhere on the show floor make it worth a visit Karl Smith
Audi launches new sub-brand in China and new AUDI E concept When is an Audi not an Audi? When it’s an AUDI. Karl Smith
Italian coachbuilder reimagines Maserati Biturbo with new restomod Italian coachworks Modena Automobili has revealed its first restomod which reimagines the Maserati Biturbo Freddie Holmes
Porsche goes emblem heavy with ‘puristic’ new Carrera T The updated model employs graphics and lighting to celebrate the six-speed manual transmission Car Design News
Dacia enters the C-segment with the Bigster Dacia is back with the Bigster and has remained faithful to the chunky 2021 concept. Car Design News spoke to design director David Durand about the brand’s entry into the C-segment James McLachlan
Car design round-up: Paris previews, McLaren’s P1 successor and job news 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 Renault, Ultrafabrics, McLaren and more… Car Design News
BREAKING: Cupra reveals ‘rebellious’ Terramar SUV in Barcelona The Spanish brand has thrown a lavish event to celebrate the launch of its new model, a performance SUV that it says is an example of “design following emotion” Freddie Holmes
Interview: Stefan Lamm, director global advanced design, Mercedes-Benz Car Design News sits down with Stefan Lamm, the new director of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz to discuss early beginnings, showcars and his career highlights Michael Nash
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 Car Design News
Car design round-up: Omoda’s UK launch; Pininfarina design comp and hemp leather 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 Pininfarina, AMG and the latest raft of Chinese EVs Car Design News
Caterham 620S: timeless car design and form following function Following an earlier experience with the entry-level Super 600, Car Design News gets to know the raucous and hands-on Caterham Seven 620S. It surprised not only with its performance, but also the user experience Freddie Holmes
Sasha and Inna Selipanov on Nilu27, their “middle finger” to the car industry Car Design News went along to the hotly anticipated launch of the Nilu hypercar and grabbed a word with the masterminds behind it Laura Burstein
How does marketing influence car design? Car Design News investigates how departments beyond the studio influence the final design of a vehicle. This time, it is not engineering, but marketing and product planning under the microscope Freddie Holmes
British firm reimagines classic G-Wagon The ‘Soujourn’ aims to bring a touch of refinement to the original Geländewagen Freddie Holmes
In pictures: Bentley Motors car meet Bentley invited its design team to host an informal car meet at the British brand’s Crewe campus. Intrigued, Car Design News went along to find out what designers who spend their working life defining the upper echelons of luxury, drive in the real world. The results were sometimes surprising James McLachlan
“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
Goodwood 2024: hypercars, fireworks and crashes Goodwood Festival of Speed was an altogether different proposition in 2024, owing to the huge Chinese presence that in turn upped the EV quotient to new heights. Car Design News reports on launches from MG, Polestar, Ford and others James McLachlan
Design driven: Peugeot E-5008 Car Design News takes a Scandinavian road trip in Peugeot’s new all-electric seven-seater SUV, the e-5008 James McLachlan
First Sight: Tourbillon is a Bugatti to watch Design director Frank Heyl explains the all-new Bugatti Guy Bird
“This can only be done in Italy” – Quentin Amore on the Maserati GranCabrio Car Design News asked exterior chief designer at Maserati, Quentin Amore to compare the electric and ICE versions of the new GranCabrio and how Maserati is incorporating historic cues into modern design Trinity Francis
Car design round-up: Bugatti Tourbillon, Maserati and Ferrari 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 BMW, Bugatti, Maserati and more… Car Design News
Ex-Mercedes designer reimagines iconic 190E EVO II With rich experience of working on Mercedes-AMG projects, Edgar Chu jumped at the chance to reimagine the EVO II. He tells CDN the challenge was in balancing past and future Freddie Holmes
Q&A: Francois Leboine on the new Fiat Panda family Car Design News spoke to head of Fiat design Francois Leboine about Giugiaro and the 2019 Centoventi concept car, the new Panda range and why plug-n-play accessories could be an important part of his new design approach
“Alfa Romeo is a car for egoists” – Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos Car Design News visited Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos at Alfa Romeo’s studio in Turin to hear about the Junior and the designer’s hopes for the future of the brand James McLachlan
Generations: looking back at the Dodge Charger A look back of the history of the Dodge Charger reveals the good, the bad, and the plain awful Karl Smith
Car design round-up: Goodwood, gongs and green paint 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 Alfa Romeo, Bertone, BYD and more… Car Design News
Cadillac fashions its EV future with new Optiq Cadillac is continuing to rebrand for the electrified era. Its first EV, the Lyriq, debuted four years ago and since then the design team at the famous American marque have brought us the luxurious Celestiq, the Escalade IQ and revealed the 2025 seven-seater Vistiq Mark Smyth
“Our inspiration is in people and the character they have” Cupra used the reveal of its new Leon and Formentor models in Madrid to underline its commitment to a new design language distinct from the ‘performance Seat’ look. The brand also unveiled bespoke design studio Cupra Design Mark Smyth
Flashback: Return to Geneva After sixty years, an iconic sports car had a quiet homecoming to the show where it all began Karl Smith
Dodge introduces a new generation Charger The storied Dodge Charger muscle car starts a new era as an all-electric with artificial sound and an ICE option Karl Smith
How proportions influence a car’s perceived value Using the Toyota Mirai as a case study, design strategist Jelle Tjebbes argues that the package often has a far greater impact on the perception of value than exterior styling Jelle Tjebbes
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
Ford balances form and function with new Tourneo The new Ford Tourneo Courier has just entered production. We caught up with its design team ahead of the launch to find out how they approached the redesign, and why it balances the needs of various user groups in a way that other vehicles do not Freddie Holmes
First sight: Cadillac’s stunning electric Escalade IQ The iconic American luxury SUV boasts a new platform, sportier proportions, and design cues inspired by the Celestiq flagship sedan. Laura Burstein
Car Design News in Review 2023 Q2 Car Design News’ James McLachlan and Freddie Holmes rendevous at the CDN headquarters to discuss new car launches from Mercedes, Lancia, Aston Martin and a host of others, plus people moves, car design events and why designers need to work harder on sound design. We also interview clay modeller Harry Burgess about his craft
Watch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood Biuilding on the success of the award-winning Ioniq 5, Hyundai unveiled the high-performance N version at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The South Korean brand’s VP of design Simon Loasby was on hand to talk CDN through the new model, why it makes sense to introduce engine noise and gear changes to an EV, plus share his thoughts on the allure of Goodwood James McLachlan
A Summer of midcentury modern at the Petersen Museum In Los Angeles, Midcentury cars from storied marques like Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar, make quite a statement
EyesOn Design weekend celebrates revolutionary designs, honours Ralph Gilles The annual charity concours, held every year outside Detroit on Father’s Day, is a star-studded affair where automotive artistry meets philanthropy. CDN’s Laura Burstein served as a judge for this year’s event and got the inside scoop Laura Burstein
First Sight: Scissor-doored MG Cyberster is production-bound MG is returning to its roadster roots with a full-electric, two-seater. Car Design News gained the first in-person view of the full-scale design model last week
Lincoln: Nautilus SUV shows next-level design language and interior execution Ahead of its reveal in New York City, North American correspondent Laura Burstein talked with Lincoln’s design team about bringing show car elements to production Laura Burstein
Polestar 4 debuts in Shanghai Sleek SUV coupe built on Geely architecture ditches rear window, takes cues from Precept concept Laura Burstein
Sono Motors designer discusses solar EV Car Design News chats with the lead designer of a forthcoming solar-powered family car about form, function and the influence of engineering on design Freddie Holmes
Porsche reveals 911 Dakar in LA Inspired by the Paris-Dakar winning model from 1984, this new limited-run Porsche 911 is rugged and pared back Freddie Holmes
Mitsubishi reveals next-gen Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi says it is setting a new standard for plug-in hybrid SUVs with its 2023 Outlander PHEV Freddie Holmes
The Polestar 3 breaks cover in Copenhagen Polestar debuted its full-sized SUV to media, dealers, and customers at a special event in Copenhagen, showing off a crucial model for the brand as it inches closer to a full lineup. Car Design News was there Laura Burstein
Honda brings in electric era with Prologue SUV As its name would suggest, the Prologue marks a line in the sand for Honda: it is going all electric, and this new SUV will officially kickstart that transition. New images reveal a chunky exterior that appears to shun today’s EV styling norms Freddie Holmes
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
2024 Ford Mustang Debuts: “Pure American muscle” The last ICE-powered version of the iconic pony car, the Ford Mustang, gets a crisp, edgy design and more tech to attract younger buyers Laura Burstein
Ford launches the E-Transit Custom Ford has revealed its electrified E-Transit Custom, which, thanks to a close collaboration between design, engineering and research teams is chock full of innovation. Car Design News spoke to design director Amko Leenarts and head of D-Ford Usha Raghavachari James McLachlan
MG adds bold new EV to line-up The MG4 is the brand’s first EV to be built on parent company SAIC’s modular scalable platform – and brings a dramatic new look to the table Freddie Holmes
Polestar 6 confirmed Good news for sports car fans – Polestar’s 02 roadster concept will go into production as the Polestar 6
No surprises as Civic Type R goes performance first The Civic Type-R dynasty continues, with the sixth-generation staying true to form. Honed on the asphalt of Suzuka, it cuts an even more aggressive figure than usual Freddie Holmes
Gamechanger: the BMW i3 A radical departure from what had gone before, the i3 set BMW on the path to electrification via a collaborative, though not always harmonious, relationship between the German OEMs design and engineering teams. Mark Smyth charts the story of this gamechanging car
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
Honda previews polished Prologue electric SUV The Honda Prologue is an all-electric SUV that is aimed at bringing a new level of refinement and design sophistication to the company’s portfolio Michael Nash
Watch: Back to the Future of Interiors Watch this Car Design News livestream featuring General Motors, Group Lotus and Lawrence Technological University as they reflect on changing interiors over the last 20 years and as they look ahead to the next 20. James McLachlan
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
Ferrari SP48 Unica reflects subtle design exploration The new one-off model by Ferrari, the SP48 Unica, includes a number of details that suggest the company is exploring new design ideas Michael Nash
Interview: Ford’s global head of design Anthony Lo Ford’s chief design officer Anthony Lo talks with North America correspondent Laura Burstein about the present and future of the brand Laura Burstein
Lexus unveils aggressive electric RZ The new Lexus RZ is characterised by angular and aggressive body work, and will be a vital model as the carmaker looks to up its game in electrification Michael Nash
Mercedes-Benz Expands its Electric Lineup with EQS SUV Mercedes-Benz unveiled the fourth production battery electric vehicle (BEV) in its EQ lineup, the full-size EQS SUV that promises flagship luxury with the practicality of a utility vehicle Laura Burstein
New York Auto Show 2022 From slick new supercars to subtle refreshes, the New York Auto Show is playing host to various launches. Michael Nash selects his top picks
Mazda Aims for Outdoorsy Crowd with the new CX-50 Mazda‘s CX-50 combines precise driving dynamics with a more rugged look than we are used to seeing from the Japanese OEM, writes Laura Burstein Laura Burstein
Smart restarts brand with #1 compact electric SUV The German marque best known for its tiny urban cars is breaching out into the electric SUV segment. Michael Nash reports on the smart #1 Michael Nash
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
Renault injects quality in SUV segment with new Austral The new Austral replaces the Kadjar in Renault’s line-up, and has been positioned as a more luxurious offering Michael Nash
Volkswagen unveils ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo A genuine icon for the electric era? So says Volkswagen about its 21st century interpretation of the T1, the ID. Buzz Michael Nash
Driven: The 2022 Lincoln Navigator The stately Lincoln Navigator receives a few exterior design tweaks, but it is the interior where the mid-cycle revamp is most keenly felt. Laura Burstein gets behind the wheel Laura Burstein
First Sight: Mazda CX-60 signals new platform and interior quality Japanese maverick brand Mazda launched its new CX-60 SUV in the virtual world, but Car Design News’ Guy Bird got an early sit in its cabin in a secret location in Germany to talk through the production car’s design with Mazda’s European design director Jo Stenuit Guy Bird
The expanding universe of the pick-up truck Times, and powertrains, are changing – Karl Smith investigates how the pickup truck is finding itself in the middle of an ever-expanding universe of products Karl Smith
Morgan reveals Super 3 Morgan has revealed its new Super 3, the latest of its three-wheeler line that began in 1909. CDN caught up with head of design John Wells to find out what’s new Mark Smyth
Driven: Infiniti QX60 Infiniti’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the QX60, has been updated with a new design and refined driving dynamics Laura Burstein
First Sight: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro The commercial grade of the full-sized pickup is one piece of Ford’s ambitious new plan for business owners Laura Burstein
Design review: Mazda CX-5 The new Mazda CX-5 comes with fresh design details, some of which are subtle while others are not. Michael Nash takes the car out on the road Michael Nash
First Sight: Production Alfa Romeo Tonale heralds “new era” The Alfa Romeo Tonale features connectivity, digitisation and electrification to usher in a new era for the Italian OEM Guy Bird
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
Italian car design legends captured in unique photobook Italian car design greats captured in unique new photo book by Car Design News contributor and former Bertone employee Piotr Degler Guy Bird
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
Driven: Toyota GR Supra CDN deputy editor Michael Nash takes a fancy to the Toyota GR Supra and ponders whether the era of driving thrills still has some life it in 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
Watch: SangYup Lee on winning Car Design Review Production Car of the Year The Hyundai Ioniq 5 emerges as a clear winner in the Production Car of the Year in respected industry journal Car Design Review, as voted for by a panel of expert car designers Michael Nash
Skoda unveils sketches of Slavia saloon The new Skoda Slavia has been designed for the Indian market, and is the second model from the Czech carmaker to be developed under a market offensive Michael Nash
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
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
Where next for SUV design? The success of SUVs has been remarkable story but has brought with it an aesthetic homogeneity. Can designers harness electrification and new technology to reinvigorate the segment? 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
Kia Forte gets a strong exterior design update The new Kia Forte looks aggressive on the outside, but the interior appears a little lacklustre Michael Nash
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
Design Interview: Rivian’s Jeff Hammoud Rivian’s head of design Jeff Hammoud talks about the electric R1T pickup truck and how his team helped to make it a reality Laura Burstein
Genesis reveals GV60 electric coupé crossover Genesis has launched an all-electric coupé crossover the GV60, which marks the aspiring luxury brand first foray into a dedicated EV platform James McLachlan
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 modernises 2022 Expedition with design tweaks The new 2022 Ford Expedition gets some subtle design changes on the outside while the interior is completely fresh Michael Nash
Solid and modest – Toyota unveils next-gen 2022 Tundra Toyota’s new Tundra pick-up has been designed with practicality and ruggedness in mind, while a hybrid powertrain option adds to power and efficiency 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
Volkswagen Tiguan gets a subtle refresh Subtle but significant – upgrades to Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV give the 2022 Tiguan a fresh feel Michael Nash
Chinese giant Great Wall Motors debuts two European-focused models Chinese behemoth Great Wall Motors has retured to Europe, showing off two very different models at IAA in Munich – the Ora Cat Concept and Wey Coffee 01 James McLachlan
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
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
Kia posts sketches of dramatic new Sportage for Europe The new Sportage has already been shown, but Kia says it has designed a new variant specifically for European customers 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
Driven: Honda e Although still a relatively rare sight, the Honda e looks at home in the city. But what happens when you get it out in the countryside, and can it climb mountains? Michael Nash takes the small EV on a road trip around Wales Michael Nash
Driven: 2021 Audi RS 5 Sportback Sleek and seriously potent, the Audi RS 5 Sportback’s melodious roar makes a strong case for petrol 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
Audi Unveils the 2022 RS 3 Redesigned compact saloon and sportback get high-performance updates worthy of the racetrack Laura Burstein
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
Lightening the Ford F-150 Lightning As truck buyers increasingly scrutinise range, Ford’s design team had to pay close attention to lightweighting in realising the OEMs gamechanging F-150 Lightning By marcus
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
Watch: Design-for-manufacturing and light-weighting move to the top of the agenda This livestream investigates how designers and engineers at Ford, Gestamp and key suppliers are using innovative materials and creating light-weight architectures, including for models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Maverick compact truck. Car Design News
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
Design Review: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport The large fastback SUV reflects American style and VW’s “friendly” design language 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
F-150 Lightning: Ford’s Truck of the Future? Ford is betting that any scepticism concerning electrification of the F-series will be blown away by its sheer ability. And with more pulling power, space and versatility than ever before, should we doubt them? Car Design News spoke to Ford’s global design director Todd Willing ahead of the full reveal James McLachlan
Genesis re-designs G70 rear for Shooting Brake variant Genesis says its G70 Shooting Brake, designed specifically for the European customer, underlines its strategy for the continent Michael Nash
Design review: Volkswagen ID.3 A well-balanced design positions the Volkswagen ID.3 as an electric model suitable for all, writes Michael Nash Michael Nash
Genesis reveals its European line-up Genesis G80 and GV80 will lead the way as the Korean brand seeks to establish itself in the European market James McLachlan
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
High Voltage: Mustang Mach-E GT The new Mustang trades the V8 muscle associated with the namplate for a battery-powered crossover. CDN discusses the CMT proposal with lead designer Janet Seymour Car Design News James McLachlan
Honda reveals simplified and sophisticated Civic The new Honda Civic design shows that less really can result in more Michael Nash
Volkswagen injects a bit of spice into ID4 GTX The new Volkswagen ID4 GTX is the most powerful addition to the company’s ID4 line-up, and features some unique design details Michael Nash
Space Zeeker: Lynk & Co’s Zeekr 001 Designed to deliver on a promise of ’no more boring EVs’, Lynk & Co’s Zeekr 001 has it roots in the Zero concept. Stefan Rosén, vice president Lynk & Co Design explains more Mark Andrews
Xpeng launches P5 with Lidar technology The first model in its portfolio to hit the market with Lidar technology, Xpeng’s P5 is big in size and creature comforts. Car Design News got the lowdown from Eric Zhao, senior director of Xpeng’s design centre Mark Andrews
Hyundai Santa Cruz: head-turner or head-scratcher? The design team at Hyundai talk through the truck-CUV mashup – and explain why they aren’t apologising for taking risks Laura Burstein
Design review: Renault Megane Renault plays it safe with the design of the latest Megane. Michael Nash takes the new model for a spin Michael Nash
Citroen keeps faith in large cars with the C5 X Citroën has another stab at a large car with the C5 X, which tries to be, at once, an SUV, a saloon and an estate Illya Verpraet
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
Interview: Mitsubishi’s design chief Seiji Watanabe Former Nissan and Infiniti designer Seiji Watanabe talks cross-brand collaboration and the new Outlander flagship Laura Burstein
Radford returns: coachbuilder that defined the swinging sixties is back Legendary sixities coachbuilder Radford, which counted the Beatles and Peter Sellars as customers is back, helmed by a high-profile team including former F1 star Jensen Button James McLachlan
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
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
Hyundai launches entry-level SUV: Bayon The industrious team at Hyundai is on a roll as the OEM continues its expansion into the SUV segment with the entry-level Bayon James McLachlan
Kia breathes life into MPV design with Carnival There is more than meets the eye with Kia’s new Carnival, which looks like an SUV but has the space and flexibility of an MPV Michael Nash
Review – DeLorean: Back from the Future The DeLorean story elevated the act of building a car into the realms of Shakespearean tragedy. A fascinating new BBC documentary profiles the man at the heart of it 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
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
McLaren unveils the new Artura – a hybrid that looks familiar It is completely new, but the McLaren Artura almost blends in with the company’s existing models when it comes to design Michael Nash
Hyundai provides a look inside its Ioniq 5 Images of the Ioniq 5 interior show some design details of Hyundai’s new model before its launch Michael Nash
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
Mitsubishi straightens up the rear of its Eclipse Cross Details of the refreshed Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross emerge, with the major change coming at the back of the crossover 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
BMW sticks to what it knows with new M5 CS There may not be any styling revelations with the muscular new BMW M5, but the car does include some noteable design details 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
Skoda expands its Indian presence with the Kushaq Skoda is the tip of the spear as the Volkswagen group looks to make inroads into the Indian car market Car Design News
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
NIO launches ET7 sedan with slick interior Chinese EV maker NIO aims for luxury in design with new ET7 sedan, which features some fruity design details Michael Nash
Interior Motives Winter 2020 Digital Edition The winter edition of Interior Motives is out now featuring cutting edge design and high-end materials, with exclusive coverage of the Mercedes Maybach S-Class, BMW iX, Maserati MC20, Hyundai Prophecy and more
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
