All articles by James McLachlan – Page 7
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ArticleWatch: Mobility and the Megacity
How do we navigate the new urban age? And what does this mean for the future of automotive design? From automated transport and autonomous driving, to the integration of vehicles into the smart city, and vertical mobility concepts, CDN speaks to designers tackling the principal challenges of our time
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ArticleWatch: How to design in a globalised world
How do designers create a distinct brand identity that acknowledges or even celebrates the cultural context from which it emerged in an era of globalised design? CDN’s James McLachlan sits down with Kripa Ananthan, head of design at Mahindra and Fabio Filippini, founder of design consultancy Accaeffe, as well as author Gautam Sen
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ArticleWatch: Disruption and new ways of working with Dassault Systèmes
In an provocative discussion featuring several big name cameos from the global design scene, Dassault Systèmes set out it’s vision for a new era of car design, which places the designer at the heart of the new landscape through sensory design and new technology
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ArticleWatch: Car Design Dialogues Asia panel discussion on the future of interiors
A top panel including Martin Uhlarik from Tata Motors, BASF’s Alexandre Dreyer and Gustavo Guerra from Volvo discuss the future of car interiors with CDN editor James McLachlan
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ArticlePininfarina’s Teorema concept aims to put the enjoyment back into the journey
In some eyes, autonomous vehicles sucks the fun out of driving, which is why Pininfarina’s new mobility concept is aimed at helping enjoy travel in new ways
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Interior MotivesGAC’s Fan Zhang: “Form language lasts for one generation in China”
Design moves fast in China, says GAC’s Fan Zhang, which means creating distinct identities for multiple brands is a serious challenge, especially when there is so much competition
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ArticleCar Design Dialogues Asia 2021 day one in review
Car Design Dialogues is back with day 1 has proving to be a design-rich fountain of reviews, fireside chats and panel debates. Read on for a spirited canter through some of the key talking points
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ArticleReturn to the ICE age: Lotus launches the petrol-powered Emira
Though it speaks a design language set out by EV hypercar the Evija, Lotus’ newest effort, the Emira is a potent petrol-powered junior supercar. And the Geely-owned OEM wants to sell lots of them
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ArticleJean-Pierre Ploué to lead Lancia’s revival
A somewhat forgotten brand, Lancia’s fortunes have flagged in recent years. Could its also-ran status be reversed under the tutelage of Jean-Pierre Ploué, Stellantis European design boss?
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ArticlePolestar’s design competition returns with eco focus
Following the success of its inaugural contest in 2020, Swedish EV brand Polestar has launched its second annual design contest for student and professional designers
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ArticleDesigner interview: Shiro Nakamura
A giant of car design, Shiro Nakamura, through his work with Nissan, helped forge a Japanese design identity with models like the Cube and the GTR. Car Design News spoke to him about his new studios, his early successes and how form is distilled through concepts
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ArticleOpinion: Rollin’ coal, culture wars and Ford’s ‘Truck of the Future’
In the United States, the ICE versus EV debate became a battleground in an ongoing culture war. But as more and more combustion era icons go electric, can design help cut through the noise and usher in a new automotive culture?
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ArticleF-150 Lightning: Ford’s Truck of the Future?
Ford is betting that any scepticism concerning electrification of the F-series will be blown away by its sheer ability. And with more pulling power, space and versatility than ever before, should we doubt them? Car Design News spoke to Ford’s global design director Todd Willing ahead of the full reveal
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ArticleChina Awards judge interview: Pengfei Kang, Volkswagen
Shortlisted for a China Award in 2013, Pengfei Kang has since built a successful career in automotive design. Now a senior designer at the Volkswagen Group Innovation Center Asia, Kang has returned to judge the new crop of hopefuls competing in Car Design Awards China 2021. We spoke to Kang about his career to date, his memories of the competition and his current work
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ArticleInterior Motives: DS 4
With a serene interior that leans into the feeling of savoir faire, the DS 4 ushers in a new era for the aspiring premium brand
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ArticleGenesis reveals its European line-up
Genesis G80 and GV80 will lead the way as the Korean brand seeks to establish itself in the European market
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ArticleHigh Voltage: Mustang Mach-E GT
The new Mustang trades the V8 muscle associated with the namplate for a battery-powered crossover. CDN discusses the CMT proposal with lead designer Janet Seymour
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ArticleOpinion: The car remains king in Barratt Homes Britain
From automation, EVs and new ideas of urbanism – the role of the car is under question when it comes to urban centres. Venture outside metropolitan areas and you will find a new suburbia designed and built with the car at its heart. Good news for any OEMs wedded to the status quo but a challenge for proponents of new ideas of mobility
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ArticleRadford returns: coachbuilder that defined the swinging sixties is back
Legendary sixities coachbuilder Radford, which counted the Beatles and Peter Sellars as customers is back, helmed by a high-profile team including former F1 star Jensen Button