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The Tokyo Motor Show is dead, long live the Japan Mobility Show

The rebranded Tokyo Motor Show made a strong case for the conventional auto show format with numerous concepts on show from big names. Read on for the main launches and ten key trends from this year’s outing

Guy Bird

Lexus LF-30 - interior design development

Big, electric, luxurious and driver-focussed, this concept explores what a future Lexus should be

Guy Bird

Seating Trends: Lounge formats and reconfigurable solutions

Car designers have been exploring different seating configurations in expectation of self-driving technology

Farah Alkhalisi

Interior Motives: Nissan IMk

A deep dive into the design of Nissan’s IMk concept, exploring concepts like ‘Timeless Japanese Futurism’ and minimalism

Karl Smith

Maxine Morland

Designer profile: Simon Humphries, head of design, Toyota

Two years in at the top job, Car Design News chats to exclusively to Simon Humphries

Guy Bird

CES 2020: Toyota debuts a concept city

Mount Fuji is about to become the site of a futuristic mobility experience, thanks to Toyota’s Woven City concept

Karl Smith

Iconic BMW Designs: Z8

BMW fan and M-car obsessive Steve Carter recalls the 507 homage by Fisker and Lempert, immortalised in The World is Not Enough

Steve Carter

Nano Cellulose Vehicle highlights potential of plants

Supercar-style concept constructed from cellulose nanofibres demonstrates next-generation materials

Car Design News

Tokyo 2019: Toyota Auto Body surprises with minivan concepts

It wasn’t just Toyota’s cars (and robots) making a big statement in Tokyo. Their commercial-vehicle branch was at it too…

Guy Bird

Tokyo 2019: Nissan’s bag-toting concepts

With the most dramatic show stand of this year’s Tokyo show, Nissan drew us in to their electric future

Maxine Morland

Car Design Forum Tokyo 2019 predicts the future (and it looks good)

Predicting the future is hard, but worthwhile agreed designers at the Car Design Forum Tokyo 2019

Car Design News

Designer Interview: Satoru Tai, Nissan

“I think everyone is thinking more about society, especially in Japan – something is changing in our minds. But responsible design doesn’t have to be boring.”

Car Design News

The Lasting Appeal of Syd Mead’s Turn-X Gundam

A short look at a long-lasting anime icon by the Visual Futurist

Jason White

Frankfurt 2019: Mercedes’ Vision EQS

Previewing the future flagship of Mercedes-Benz’s EV range – which they believe can coexist peacefully alongside combustion cars

Guy Bird

Who’s Where: Taisuke Nakamura promoted as Karim Habib leaves Infiniti

Having worked on the latest concepts from Infiniti, Taisuke Nakamura will now become head of design. We can’t wait to see what the man who spearheaded the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Grand Turismo does with Infiniti EVs…

Michael Gooderham

Concept Car of the Week: Mazda RX-01 (1995)

The Mazda RX-01 concept was smaller and lighter than the standard street version of the RX-7 and adopted a radically different aesthetic

Karl Smith

CCotW: Volkswagen W12 series (1997-2001)

A rare engine layout deserved a rare attention to aesthetics for these Volkswagen prototypes

Karl Smith

Design Detail: Nissan [Skyline] GT-R Taillights (1973-present)

‘Godzilla’ may be better known for its giant-slaying performance, but one design feature has stood the test of time

Michael Gooderham

CCotW: Mitsubishi HSR II (1989)

The Mitsubishi HSR II was a concept car from the 1980s that seemed ready for the 2020s

Karl Smith

Nissan GT-R 50 by ItalDesign celebrates two golden anniversaries

Godzilla puts on a sharp new suit, sewn together by legendary Italians

Michael Gooderham

Ex-Mazda man Yamada signs for Chang An

Well-respected design consultant takes full-time post

Chris Maillard

Geneva 2018: Car Design Awards winners announced

The design industry’s most respected awards, Car Design News’ 2017 yearbook and a great evening in Geneva

Car Design News

Design Development: Mazda Vision Coupé

One of the star concept cars at Tokyo, the Vision Coupé pushes Kodo forwards in a bold new way

Farah Alkhalisi

CCotW: Chrysler Akino (2005)

Chrysler’s trip to the Autumn Field

Karl Smith

Concept Car of the Week: Honda PUYO (2007)

Honda’s glowing, squishy pet for urban transport may yet find new relevance

Karl Smith

Tokyo 2017: Honda expands its EV range

Honda has revealed a new coupé to go alongside its sharper EV sibling

Maxine Morland

Tokyo 2017: Alfonso Albaisa on the Nissan IMx

Nissan’s design chief explains what’s behind (and inside) the EV crossover concept

Maxine Morland

Tokyo 2017: A tale of two Mazdas

Mazda brought with it a beautiful coupé and a somewhat divisive hatch to the 2017 Tokyo Auto Show

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: Isuzu gives the van some buzz

At the 2017 Tokyo Auto Show, Isuzu has an interesting concept on show. And yes, it is a bee-influenced delivery vehicle

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: Deciphering Daihatsu

At the 2017 Tokyo Auto Show, the utility brand Daihatsu goes a bit retro

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: Yamaha’s ambitions

The company known for motorcycles and much, much more, is also looking beyond two wheels

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: Suzuki’s JDM gems

At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, there are some nice cars (and other vehicles) that you won’t see in the West

Chris Maillard

Car Design Forum Tokyo: Recap

Dissecting a day of deep, diverse design discussion at the Car Design Forum Tokyo

Michael Gooderham

Tokyo 2017: Mitsubishi e-Evolution

Mitsubishi debuts a new electric SUV concept with a tough look

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: Toyoda Gosei Flesby 2

A concept that makes you laugh? Yes, but it has a serious side too…

Chris Maillard

Tokyo 2017: A torrent of Toyotas

Toyota rolled out a whole fleet of vehicles

Chris Maillard

Toyota unveils brand new Century ahead of Tokyo

Japanese-market flagship limo enters only its third generation in 50 years

Michael Gooderham

2018 Nissan Leaf revealed

The world’s best-selling electric car gets a tidy redesign

Karl Smith

Nissan S-Cargo (1988)

Remembering the Pike Factory cars that started the retro design trend

Karl Smith

Interior trends: Pedal power

We trace an interior design detail theme under-foot

Lem Bingley

LA 2016: Mazda CX-5 [2] - a new level of artistry?

More on the CX-5, and how Mazda is aiming for higher aesthetic status

Guy Bird

Interview: Yoshio Takeuchi, general manager, automotive styling design department, Suzuki

Q&A with the head of one of the industry’s quiet giants

Guy Bird

Design Development: Nissan IDS concept

The story behind Nissan’s vision for its autonomous, electric future

Guy Bird

The Designers Pt 13: Ikuo Maeda, Mazda

“The question remains whether we should deprive highly intelligent human beings of the act of driving”

Guy Bird

Covering the last mile: a history of mixed-mode concepts

Exploring the ultimate concept car accessory

Lem Bingley

Design Development: Suzuki Air Triser

Charting the creation of a star of the Tokyo motor show

Guy Bird

Concept Car of the Week: Suzuki Mobile Terrace (2003)

The anti-car mobile room that continues to appeal

Karl Smith

Designer Interview: Kazuo Suyama, Toyota Kikai project manager

Getting under the skin of Toyota’s sci-fi, steampunk show car

Jon Winding-Sorensen

Concept Car of the Week: Mitsubishi SE-RO (2003)

Mitsubishi’s noughties dieselpunk showcar used the 1950s to predict the future

Karl Smith

Design Development: Yamaha Sports Ride concept

From motorcycles to musical instruments; how the design team used Yamaha’s full product range to create its Tokyo Motor Show concept

Joe Simpson

Concept Car of the Week: Volkswagen Concept 1 (1994)

J Mays and Freeman Thomas resurrect the Beetle to help rebuild VW’s US reputation

Tom Phillips

Design Review: Toyota S-FR concept

Getting to grips with the fundamentals behind one of the Tokyo show stars

Owen Ready

Concept Car of the Week: Mazda Senku (2005)

Recalling the last time Mazda’s Tokyo show star came with added global appeal

Karl Smith

Designer Interviews: Sally Erickson Wilson, College for Creative Studies

Chair of colour and materials design programme at CCS talks the future of the automotive interior

Karl Smith

Tokyo 2015: Nissan pilots the way with IDS concept

Driverless vision shows Mercedes how it’s done

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: Audi Q7 E-Tron borrows from its concept name sake

New lamp graphics for hybrid Audis?

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: Toyota’s Kirobo mini is your cupholder companion

Pocket-sized robot designed to keep you company, and keep you happy, when you drive

Tom Phillips

Tokyo 2015: Koichi Matsumoto introduces the Toyota S-FR, my car of the show

Toyota S-FR is a little gem of a sports car works inside and out

Owen Ready

Tokyo 2015: The material secrets of Suzuki’s Mighty Deck

Blonde wood and heathered cotton speak a calm, characterful language

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: The Daihatsu Tempo is our kind of food truck

Japanese kei-van puts on a show

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: Yamaha Sports Ride concept fuses two and four wheels

Motorbikes and musical instruments make the Yamaha Tokyo concept stand out

Tom Phillips

Tokyo 2015: Toyota Kikai encapsulates growing anti-digital trend

The concept that celebrates the art of engineering

Owen Ready

Tokyo 2015: Lexus LF-FC is a break with convention

Fuel cell preview of flagship sedan is a work in progress

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: Subaru’s next Impreza surfaces

Teaser concept shows the Impreza will switch back to a hatchback format again

Tom Phillips

Tokyo 2015: Mazda RX-Vision makes its case for car of the show

Rotary-engined concept is beautifully resolved, but does it really say Mazda?

Alex Orwin

Tokyo 2015: Honda Grom 50 Concept One is a baby Ducati Scrambler

Tiny off-road bike concept makes you want to jump on a take a ride

Tom Phillips

Tokyo 2015: Nissan Teatro for Dayz projects the future

Nissan’s Kei-car concept Teatro for Dayz is one of the most visually stimulating displays here at Tokyo Big Sight

Owen Ready

Tokyo 2015: Daihatsu Hinata brings the outside in

Nature-themed kei concept features wooden IP and grass-like carpet

Tom Phillips

Concept Car of the Week: Audi Avus (1991)

J Mays’ wildly-proportioned supercar that found its identity in its heritage

Owen Ready

Concept Car of the Week: Jeep Treo (2003)

Three-seat micro machine set out to outdo the Japanese on their home turf

Owen Ready

Nissan opens European Design Centre in London

January 25, 2002 - Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Company and Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and Head of Design, this week officially opened the new Nissan design studio in London.

Nissan Cube to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show

The exterior design of the Cube was executed with the aim of creating a “new cubic design,” and draws on themes proposed in the Nissan Chappo concept first shown at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show.