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Audi apprentices reimagine iconic A2
Apprentices at Audi’s Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm training facililties put forward the idea to reimagine the A2 as an EV – and leadership obliged
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Pforzheim summer show part 2: Kia
In the second of a series of articles, Car Design News looks at the recent cooperation between OEMs and Pforzheim University. This time, we look at the collaboration with Kia
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe gets a makeover
The second generation has been pared back inside and out, reducing visual clutter and bringing what the design team see as more of a traditional BMW look and feel
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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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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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Anthony Lo joins BAIC
Rumours that Anthony Lo had moved to China for his next gig have been confirmed
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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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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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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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Exclusive: Ford team goes rogue to celebrate RS200 anniversary
Ford of Europe’s design team worked secretly to bring the iconic RS200 closer to new, younger audiences. Car Design News visited them in Cologne to find out more
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Ralph Gilles: “The automobile is a statement – a point of pride”
Ralph Gilles discusses design and the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024
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“Car design is in Detroit’s DNA”
Ford’s Paul Wraith discusses the importance of design to the Motor City ahead of Car Design Dialogues Detroit on 29 October 2024
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The mysterious role of perceived quality in car design
The science of perceived quality ensures a product materialises as intended
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BREAKING: Cupra reveals ‘rebellious’ Terramar SUV
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”
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Design driven: form follows function with Caterham 620S
Following an earlier experience with the entry-level Super 600, Car Design News gets to know the raucous and hands-on Caterham Seven 620S
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JP Bernal appointed Polestar head of interior design
The popular designer takes the top interiors job at the company alongside his existing work fostering the Polestar Design Community
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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
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Looking back on VW’s Potsdam design studio
Car Design News spoke to design bosses past and present plus other notable alumni to find out what Potsdam was like in the glory days – plus the possible reasons behind its closure. Peter Wouda, Thomas Ingenlath, Stefan Sielaff and more offer honest reflections, fond memories and surprising revelations