All Interviews articles – Page 3
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ArticleInterview: Madalina Marcu, head of product quality, McLaren
What are the nuances for perceived quality between high and low volume car brands? We spoke to someone who has worked on both sides
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ArticleJanuary focus: perceived quality
This January Car Design News will be placing perceived quality under the spotlight
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Article“A true crossover” – Chery’s design boss on the Omoda 5
The crossover segment was hardly wanting for new entrants, no less an electric one. But to paraphrase the wisdom of Partridge: “People like them – let’s make more of them.” Omoda, via Chinese giant Chery, is the latest to expand in Europe with early success in key markets such as ...
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ArticleFAW’s chief interior designer talks DNA and Chinese tradition
Jan Kaul of FAW describes a conscious move away from big screens in order to create strong brand identity, marrying traditional influence with new technology
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ArticleInterior Motives: Fiat Grande Panda
The 2024 Fiat Grande Panda is part of a new family of vehicles that lean into the legacy of the very first one, but in intelligent new ways
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ArticleKlaus Busse on design, tech and the beast of Modena
Car Design News paid a visit to Centro Stile to catch up with Klaus Busse, design director at Maserati, and to see the beast of Modena
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ArticleTaking a look into the Callum Skye
It has been over a year since Callum revealed the Skye concept, but now Ian Callum’s design and engineering consultancy has revealed the interior
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ArticleNuro’s head of design talks autonomous pods
Autonomous vehicles need not be as cold and uninviting as we might first think, providing the focus lands on humanisation and smooth UX design
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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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ArticleAudi revives Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen
Ninety years since the idea was first dreamed up by Porsche’s designers, Audi has finally built the Auto Union ‘Schnellsportwagen’
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ArticlePininfarina CCO on restoring Honda’s first ever concept car
The Honda HP-X has been beautifully restored by Pininfarina, capturing an iconic glimpse in time. But instead of feeling nostalgic, the design team is looking ahead to challenge market convergences
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Join us for an exclusive livestream exploring the evolving role of automotive lighting in a world of increasing complexity. Lighting isn’t just about safety anymore—it’s all about branding and user experience. In this session, we’ll explore cool new technologies, how lighting laws are changing things, and how lighting helps shape a car’s identity. Think illuminated logos, dynamic light patterns, and how lighting can make a car feel more emotional and functional at the same time.
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Article“I love what I do” Chris Benjamin, Scout Motors
Scout chief design officer Chris Benjamin speaks to Car Design News
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ArticleInterior Motives: Nilu27 – Analogue Purism
Sasha Selipanov realises his dream of creating a hypercar with a visceral driving experience
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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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ArticleWatch: Paul Wraith on happy accidents and why designers should ask ‘why’
Ford designer Paul Wraith interviewed by Car Design News editor James McLachlan
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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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ArticleWatch: Catherine Ciftci, Pangea at Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2024
Catherine Ciftci, Senior Design Manager for Pangea, discusses their role in helping designers take concepts and turning them into reality
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ArticleWatch: Daryl Thomson, Autodesk at Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2024
Daryl Thomson, Senior Manager for Automotive in North America for Autodesk, discusses bringing AI into the design studio