All Editorial articles – Page 2
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Derek Jenkins: “We exist to design and build what others cannot”
Derek Jenkins discusses EV design, new skills and the creativity of the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024
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Renault the standout at Paris – but no need for Fl4wer Power
In a surprise to nobody, Renault arguably had the most impressive stand at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, displaying a raft of concepts and upcoming production models on home turf. Guy Bird reports on the French brand’s presence this year, which was a real mixed bag – not in the figurative sense – but in the sheer range of models on display, from small city cars to commercial delivery vans
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Cadillac designer takes senior role with Chevrolet
A long-time General Motors designer is shifting from the world of luxury to the world of performance
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Bio leather and beyond – Brusarosco explores new sustainable solutions
Being truly sustainable is hard to do – and sometimes even harder to prove – but bio-based leather supplier Brusarosco has both bases covered, while still managing to create beautiful and innovative end products for automotive seating, steering wheels and dashboards
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REPORT: Paris motor show 2024
Car Design News was on the ground in Paris this year and reported on all the latest launches, trends and conversations with designers as they happened. Read on for a recap
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Car design round-up: Tesla, limited run BMW and a new Alpine
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 Alpine, BMW, Tesla and more…
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In pictures: Lynk & Co 02
Car Design News is in Milan for the launch of the new Lynk & Co 02
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Anthony Lo joins BAIC
Rumours that Anthony Lo had moved to China for his next gig have been confirmed
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Alpine Alpenglow nods to future endurance racing design
Alpine design boss Antony Villain chats to Trinity Francis about the brand’s motorsport ambitions and the challenges of designing around high-pressure hydrogen tanks
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Pforzheim students collaborate with OEMs for latest project
In the first of a series of articles, Car Design News looks at the recent cooperation between OEMs and Pforzheim University. Course leader Kurt Beyer discusses the motivation for these joint projects and, in particular, the work done in conjunction with Geely
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Super-slim speakers bring revolution to in-car audio
Innovative technology and design exploration has led to a breakthrough in how in-car audio systems can be packaged
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In pictures: Kia Pride is a 90s hot EV
The Pride EV was commissioned to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary
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Knitting the future: Shawmut creates innovative, recyclable suede alternative
Shawmut addresses two key drawbacks of traditional urethane-infused non-woven suedes – sustainability and ease of use – through Neoluxe
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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…
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CMF is a brand differentiator, says Cupra
Francesca Sangalli, head of colour and trim at Cupra, explains how distinct colour themes, finishes and parametric patterns help the brand stand out
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In pictures: Renault 4 E-Tech Electric
The new Renault 4 E-Tech builds on the revival of iconic nameplates
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Interview: Brian Balicki, head of design, Volvo Trucks North America
The interior of the new Volvo VNL truck highlights the crossover (and constrast) between commercial vehicle and passenger car design
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Effective, quick and digitally agile expertise
Kadence has decades of experience in digital modelling, now enhanced by new design technical chief Wayne Morgan
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Exclusive: Ben Payne on the Lotus Theory 1 concept
”This is an expression of a new design language,” says Lotus VP of design Ben Payne during an exclusive tour of the new Theory 1