All Cars articles – Page 37
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Skoda teases fourth-generation Octavia
Skoda has now teased the interior design of its forthcoming fourth-generation Octavia, having previously shown sketches of the exterior as well, ahead of its official debut on 11th November.
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China Report: Ford’s renewed China push
‘Ford China 2.0’ calls for 30 new Ford and Lincoln vehicles tailored for Chinese consumers over the next three years. Car Design News spoke to Ford China head of design Simon Brook, and strategy leader Erika Tsubaki in Shanghai to find out what that means for design
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HMI walk through: Byton M-Byte interior UX
If you didn’t get a chance to see the M-Byte in Frankfurt then we have a video just for you. Screens attended the show and shot this in-depth review of the M-Byte’s UX, watch to discover a multitude of ways to interact with the vehicle’s HMI and access it’s software functions
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FCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?
The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for R&D investment. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification
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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. Car Design News took a look at the new GranAce and the PMCV concept MPV
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Tokyo 2019: Mazda goes electric (for real)
Mazda turns up fashionably late to the Battery EV party, and still manages to make its own statement with the MX-30
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HMI walk through: VW Touareg maps and navigation
This week’s video from Screens walks you through the VW Touareg’s maps and navigation software. The interface is provided through the car’s main head unit display with features such as my destinations, points of interest and live traffic
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EV design: must form follow function or could design electrify consumers?
With growth in electrified powertrains set to soar, OEMs have more opportunities to showcase EVs’ unique design possibilities, and use them to win over hearts and minds on the road to electrification
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Tokyo 2019: Toyota goes so big, we lose count
Toyota brought so many concepts to the Tokyo table that they practically had their own motor show. We took a particular look at the Ultra Compact BEV and the evocative new e-Racer concept
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Tokyo 2019: Daihatsu strings a credible quartet
Daihatsu’s fantastic four Tokyo Motor Show concept cars are just as charming and appealing in person as they are in their paintings
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Tokyo 2019: Nissan’s bag-toting concepts
Nissan’s stand at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show contained a known quantity, but several surprises too. Satoru Tai told us about the IMk, Ariya concept, and the digital tree…
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Concept of the Month: Renault Radiance (2004)
As we saw last month, delightful design can be found in unusual places. The 2004 Renault Radiance, a concept for a full-size lorry with more automotive design elements, is just such an example.
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Tokyo 2019: Merc finally opens doors to EQS interior
At the Frankfurt Motor Show the Mercedes Vision EQS was undoubtedly one of the stars, but the doors to its completed interior remained firmly locked. At the Tokyo Motor Show those doors finally opened to the public.
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Tokyo 2019: Lexus LF-30 reveals its solid (and svelte) state
Lexus celebrated 30 years in business with a wild autonomous EV concept featuring a solid-state battery
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Tokyo 2019: Suzuki’s twin concept joy
Suzuki offers up a shapeshifting mini-sportscar and a cottage-on-wheels autonomous MPV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show
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HMI walk through: Mercedes-Benz EQC 1886 phone connectivity
This week’s video from Screens walks you through the Mercedes-Benz EQC 1886 telephone function interface. Watch to see how to connect to your cell phone using MBUX to access and call your contact list
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Tokyo 2019: Mitsubishi’s “robust but cute” buggy concept
Mitsubishi often takes CDN slightly by surprise at motorshows, and its record remains unbroken. The MI-Tech buggy concept, presented in a pearlised blue, screamed fun. The Mitsubishi design language of robust is clearly there - but Tsunehiro Kunimoto’s team have created another iteration.
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Tokyo 2019: Toyota debuts 2nd-generation Mirai
The new Mirai Concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, set to go on sale as 2021 model, looks production-ready in its new sedan-like form
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Tokyo 2019: Yamaha’s vision of mobility
’Dezi’ Akihiro, Yamaha head of design, talks CDN around the concepts on the stand at the Tokyo motorshow
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2019 Tokyo Motor Show preview
All the big teasers, preview images and news announcements from Japanese car manufacturers ahead of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show