All articles by James McLachlan – Page 5
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ArticleMotor City Blues for the Detroit auto show
Car Design News editor James McLachlan gives his take on the 2023 Detroit auto show, something he describes as a dispiriting experience but one that could be rejuvinated by design
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ArticleBob Boniface on Buick’s new face
Car Design News spoke to design director for Global Buick Design Bob Boniface about how the GM brand got it’s new face
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ArticleDerek Jenkins on aerodynamics and SUVs
Lucid motors senior vice president of design and brand Derek Jenkins speaks about aerodynamics and how it is changing form language
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ArticleDevelop materials digitally to innovate more quickly
Materials director Amy Frascella on the benefits of using digital tools in CMF
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ArticleThe new generation is more daring, says Changan’s design director
Changan design director Oliver Samson tells Car Design News how a new generation of designers are challenging the status quo
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ArticleShiro Nakamura returns with the Aim EV Sport 01
Design legend Shiro Nakamura is back with a beautiful concept that harks back to the golden era of 60s sportscar design. Car Design News caught up with him at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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ArticleWatch: Lamborghini’s Mitja Borkert speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood
Lamborghini and Goodwood Festival of Speed are made for each, even more so when the Italian supercar brand turns up with a new race car – the SC63. Design director Mitja Borkert took some time to chat with Car Design News about the close relationship between design and engineering, design language and why EVs should sound like spaceships
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ArticleWatch: Hyundai’s Simon Loasby speaks to Car Design News at Goodwood
Biuilding on the success of the award-winning Ioniq 5, Hyundai unveiled the high-performance N version at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The South Korean brand’s VP of design Simon Loasby was on hand to talk CDN through the new model, why it makes sense to introduce engine noise and gear changes to an EV, plus share his thoughts on the allure of Goodwood
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ArticleWatch: Tata’s senior clay modeller Harry Burgess speaks about his craft
Tata’s Harry Burgess triumphed at the Car Design News People Awards in 2022, winning the best clay modeller category. CDN spoke to Harry about the importance of his craft, why digital tools can be helpful, and what it meant to be acknowledged by some of the best in the business
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ArticleMakkina revives Triumph with the TR25 concept
A reimagined Triumph TR2 has finally been revealed – the TR25 concept designed by Makkina to celebrate the studio’s 25th anniversary. The team at CDN deserves an award for keeping quiet about this project for as long as we have
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ArticleWatch: Skoda lighting designer Petr Nevřela
Car Design News speaks to Petr Nevřela, lead exterior lighting designer at Škoda about the development of the brand’s award-winning lighting designs
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ArticleThe Volvo team unpacks the EX90
The team behind Volvo’s flagship EX90 offer their unique perspectives on the design development of the car
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ArticleAjay Jain to lead Tata’s Pune design studio
Ajay Jain has been appointed Head of Design for the Tata Motors India Design Studio based in Pune. Car Design News grabbed a few words with the designer
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ArticleInterview: Audi’s Marc Lichte on AI and architecture
Car Design News spoke to Audi design boss Marc Lichte at the inaugural Car Design Event in Munich about AI, architecture and the brand’s plans for the near future
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ArticlePodcast: Polestar’s Max Missoni speaks to CDN
In this podcast Car Design News paid a visit to Gothenburg to speak with Polestar’s design director Maximilian Missoni about his love for the Venice Biennale, his admiration for the courage of artists and his take on AI design
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ArticleExclusive interview: Polestar design director Maximilian Missoni
Car Design News paid a visit to Gothenburg to speak with Polestar’s design director Maximilian Missoni about his interest in the Venice Biennale, his admiration for the courage of artists, his take on AI design and why he is not a fan of side projects
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WebinarWatch: How will CMF shape an electric future?
Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars.
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ArticleIn pictures: Lynk & Co’s new headquarters
Mobillity brand Lynk & Co has released images of its new headquarters in Gothenburg
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ArticleExclusive interview: Stellantis chief design officer Ralph Gilles
Ralph Gilles talks to Car Design News about AI, the metaverse and why zen interiors are a thing