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 Ford, Renault and Mahindra
Introducing Bludicrous
If we judge how nice a colour is by how smoothly it rolls off the tongue, then Bludicrous takes the biscuit. This new colour will be seen on the 2025 Charger Daytona and Dodge Charger SIXPACK models.
The striking shade of electric blue is one of eight exterior colour options, joining After Dark, Destroyer Grey, Diamond Black, Peel Out, Redeye, Triple Nickel and White Knuckle.
Full release here.
Ford expands European electric vehicle line-up
Ford is charging ahead in Europe, adding three new EVs to its line-up: the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E-Transit Courier.
From city runarounds to commercial workhorses, Ford is making electric mobility more accessible, says Jon Williams, Europe general manager, Ford Blue and Model e: “[These new cars] further enhance our existing electric vehicle range.”
Full release here.
Mahindra and Webasto launch the ‘Infinity Roof’
Mahindra is taking Indian car design to new heights – literally – with Webasto’s ‘Infinity Roof’.
This panoramic glass roof, debuting in the BE 6 and XEV 9e, floods cabins with customisable ambient light, offering up to 18,000 colours.
“The trend towards large glass surfaces is opening up new possibilities,” says Webasto’s management board member Jan Henning Mehlfeldt. It’s a strong move for Mahindra, blending tech with design to redefine premium Indian EVs and evolve beyond affordability into a playground for futuristic design.
Full release here.
Maserati meets Giorgetti
If your car oozes Italian luxury, why shouldn’t your home? Maserati and Giorgetti are bringing their shared passion for craftsmanship to Milan Design Week 2025 with an exclusive interior collection and a one-off Grecale Folgore.
The collection is inspired by Maserati’s iconic Trident and the power of the sea – just as several Maserati models are, like the Grecale SUV. Maserati CEO Santo Ficili says the partnership is “a refined example of excellence, imbued in every detail.”
The Grecale Folgore features a custom-made body colour, with a refined fabric and leather interior that conjures up a homely feel. The one-off will be unveiled on 7 April 2025 at the Milanese Giorgetti Spiga showroom.
Full release here.
Overfinch unleashes the Velocity Edition
If the Range Rover is the king of luxury SUVs, Overfinch’s Velocity Edition is the high-performance monarch in full battle regalia. The 2025 iteration takes bespoke design to audacious new heights with a sculpted wide-body stance, dramatic carbon fibre detailing and 24-inch Helix forged wheels designed for presence.
Inside, Arancia Orange leather floods the cabin in a daring yet sophisticated embrace, reinforcing Overfinch’s reputation for tailored luxury. The illuminated blade emblem and black chrome script add theatrical flair, ensuring the Velocity Edition isn’t just driven – it’s displayed.
Merging artistry with engineering, Overfinsh elevates Range Rover’s design language into the realm of sculptural expression. Expect an entrance as dramatic as its exhaust note when it debuts at the Miami Concours.
Full release here.
A restyled Renault Espace
The original MPV-turned-SUV, the Renault Espace gets a sleek design refresh, proving that practicality and style can share the same lane. A sharper front end, trapezoidal LED headlights and new high-gloss detailing give the vehicle a confident presence, while the Baltic Blue Grey paint adds a touch of French sophistication.
Step inside and the pièce de resistance is the Solarbay opacifying glass roof, the largest in Renault’s lineup – almost two metres squared of sky on demand. Paired with a new Light Sand Grey interior option, the Espace delivers an open-air ambience.
At the rear, sculpted lighting with a tangram-inspired pattern ensures the Espace is as striking from behind as it is from the front. Whether in five or seven-seat form, this is family travel with a designer’s touch.
Full release here.
California Dreamin’ with the Jeep Gladiator Big Bear Edition
Sorry rest of the world – this one’s just for California. Jeep’s 2025 Gladiator Big Bear Edition brings rugged off-road capability with a dose of Golden State swagger.
Named after the iconic Big Bear Lake and California’s grizzly emblem, it rolls in with 17-inch black wheels, 32-inch mud tyres, steel rock rails and a body-colour hardtop.
The Big Bear badging and McKinley-trimmed leather interior add sophistication to this adventure-ready beast.
Limited to 5,000 units, it’s a rare breed – like spotting an actual grizzly.
Full release here.
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