All articles by Freddie Holmes
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ArticleHonda and Nissan confirm merger talks
The implications for design are not immediately clear, and although a merger is significant, it continues a wider trend for industry consolidation
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ArticleBook Review: True Spirit of XJ13
“In July 1973, the XJ13 was displayed for the first time. From this point on, it would be an ambassador for Jaguar marketing worldwide, its elegant lines assuring success and creating a legend”
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ArticleNicholas David promoted at Karma
The designer has received his second promotion in as many years
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ArticleStance, style and space: VWCV’s design boss on the new Transporter
Albert Kirzinger, head of design at VW Commercial Vehicles, gives a deep dive into the new seventh-generation Transporter
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ArticleMahindra’s new SUV shows concepts can make it to production
The concept we saw over two years ago has made it through to production virtually unchanged, a testament to the advanced design studio that does far more than purely creative work
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ArticleFord’s revamped London studio puts focus on human-centric design
Car Design News goes inside Ford’s human-centered design studio to understand how the brand is researching what people want, use and ultimately need
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ArticleMeet the studio reviving Australian car design
GoMotiv is building a strong team in Melbourne to tackle global projects. Studio leaders spoke to Car Design News about the nature of design in Australia, taking on more work and digital tools
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ArticleCallum revisits stunning C-X75 supercar
Legendary designer Ian Callum describes working on “the one that got away” and the principles of designing for longevity
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ArticleKey takeaways: Car Design Dialogues Detroit
The event investigated how design leaders should manage their teams, but also what the new generation of designers bring to the table
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ArticleIn pictures: Maserati Biturbo restomod
Italian coachworks Modena Automobili has revealed its first restomod which reimagines the Maserati Biturbo
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ArticleKarma design bosses reveal the ‘ultimate’ edition of the Revero
Michelle Christensen and Nicholas David share the design story behind the brand’s latest ultra luxury performance coupe
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ArticleIn pictures: 2026 Bertone Runabout production model
The Runabout started as a concept but will now enter production in 2026 as part of the design house’s new Classic range
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ArticleAudi 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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ArticlePforzheim 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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ArticleBMW 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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ArticleDerek 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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ArticleCadillac 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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ArticleIn pictures: Lynk & Co 02
Car Design News is in Milan for the launch of the new Lynk & Co 02
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ArticleAnthony Lo joins BAIC
Rumours that Anthony Lo had moved to China for his next gig have been confirmed
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ArticlePforzheim 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