All articles by James McLachlan – Page 4
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ArticleLucid design chief: “Vehicle architecture is design”
At the Geneva Motor show 2024, Lucid’s SVP design & brand Derek Jenkins speaks to Car Design News on vehicle architecture, packaging and why it is not enough to just electrify existing car ranges
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ArticlePininfarina CCO: “We are in a moment of brand over product”
Car design needs to break free from the shackles of ’brand’ says Felix Kilbertus, CCO of Pininfarina. Car Design News spoke to the designer at the Geneva Motor Show 2024
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ArticleWatch: Afry’s head of design on techwashing, screens and AI
Car Design News paid a visit to Afry in Gothenburg to catch up with head of design Rob Dolton
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ArticleWatch: Benedetta Terraneo on technical innovation at Miko Srl
Benedetta Terraneo speaks to Car Design News on technical innovation at Miko Srl and why speed of development is the main challenge facing suppliers
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ArticleInterview: Debra Choong, Bridge of Weir
Scottish leather company Bridge of Weir has opened a design studio in Warwick, near Coventry. Car Design News spoke with head of design Debra Choong to garner her thoughts on the industry
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ArticleExclusive: Oliver Samson leaves Changan
Changan design director Oliver Samson has left Chinese car brand Changan
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ArticleWatch: Bentley’s design heads on the brand’s future
Car Design News paid a visit to Bentley at the luxury British marque’s Crewe headquarters to speak to the department heads of exterior, interior and CMF
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ArticleCar Design Review X: Marc Lichte, Audi
Audi design boss Marc Lichte shares his personal approach to design in this exclusive Car Design Review X interview
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ArticleInterior Motives: Amy Frascella
CMF design has emerged from the shadow of interior and exterior design teams. Car Design News spoke to Amy Frascella about the discipline’s quiet revolution
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ArticleInterview: Anthony Lo, chief design officer, Ford
Anthony Lo joined Ford over two years ago as chief design officer. Car Design News caught up with quiet man of design to talk about holistic design, brand experience and why the company hired him in the first place
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ArticleWatch: Dacia’s David Durand on winning the Concept Car Design of the Year
Car Design News editor James McLachlan speaks to Dacia design director David Durand about winning the Car Design Review 10 Concept Car Design of the Year
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ArticleWatch: Design legend Ed Welburn on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award
Car Design News caught up with General Motors design legend Ed Welburn at the CDN People Awards about winning the Car Design Review Lifetime Achievement Award
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ArticleChina, Italy and US teams collaborate on new GAC concept
Car Design News chats to GAC design boss Fan Zhang about the brand’s latest concept car, the ERA
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ArticleInterview: Michael Simcoe, senior VP design, General Motors
In an exclusive interview with Car Design News, General Motors senior VP of design Michael Simcoe talks about the role of design within the company, the Warren campus extension, and the complexities of electrification
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ArticleExclusive: Rob Melville on Ceer, Saudi Arabia and regional design
About 18 months ago, McLaren design director Rob Melville traded supercars for start-ups, joining Saudi Arabian brand Ceer. Car Design News caught up with Melville at the Doha Motor Show to find out what the British designer has been up to in his first interview since his appointment at Ceer. Spoiler alert, he’s been busy
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ArticleCar Design News launches the Peter Horbury Fellowship Award
Car Design News has partnered with the Royal College of Art and Bridge of Weir to launch the Peter Horbury Fellowship award aimed at young design talent
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ArticleInterior Motives: Tata Avinya
Taking its cues from catamaran design with a dollop of high-modernism, the Tata Avinya marks a sea-change for the Indian brand
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ArticleThe Geneva Motor show goes to Doha
Car Design News was at the Doha edition of the Geneva Motor Show to host the Future Design Forum. Here’s our take on the show
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ArticleWatch: Car Design News takes the Citroen Oli for a drive in Milan
Launched in October 2022, the Citroen Oli concept is still the subject of much discussion owing to its chunky form and materials innovation. Car Design News took the concept for a spin in Milan during the design week
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WebinarWatch: More than just a new coat of paint - Alias 2024
Watch on-demand our CDN webinar with Autodesk, where Alias Product Manager Phil Botley will be discusing the new Alias 2024 release.