All articles by Michael Nash – Page 4
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LA Motor Show 2021 – the design stories
A small number of carmakers have used the relatively quiet LA Auto Show to their advantage by showcasing new models and announcing big plans
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Watch: SangYup Lee on winning Car Design Review Production Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 emerges as a clear winner in the Production Car of the Year in respected industry journal Car Design Review, as voted for by a panel of expert car designers
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Magna Global Bold Perspective Award 2021 overall winner announced
The winner of this year’s Magna Global Bold Perspective Award is a project designed to tackle a dangerous, real-world issue caused by climate change
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Stephane Janin to lead GAC Advanced Design Europe
GAC has appointed Stephane Janin, the former Renault concept car lead, to head up its new design studio in Milan, Italy
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Skoda unveils sketches of Slavia saloon
The new Skoda Slavia has been designed for the Indian market, and is the second model from the Czech carmaker to be developed under a market offensive
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Creating CO2-free cars is a “huge undertaking”, says VW design chief
Designers must consider the impact of cars on the environment at every point of the process, according to VW’s Klaus Zyciora
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BMW opens Materia exhibit on biomaterials
Sustainability is at the core of a new exhibition from BMW, highlighting potential uses for biomaterials in vehicles and beyond
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New Range Rover design kept clean and plush
The exterior design of the new Range Rover is characterised by unbroken and sharp lines, while the interior features high quality materials
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Renault collaborates with Mathieu Lehanneur on 4L tribute
Product and architectural designer Mathieu Lehanneur works with Renault to create new concept based on iconic 4L
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Pininfarina and Foxconn to take on EV market
Designers at Pininfarina and Foxconn, with experience in the car and tech industries, have come together to create a prototype electric sedan
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New Lexus LX 600 – the giant SUV gets some big design changes
The new Lexus LX 600 gets some distinctive exterior and interior design details, not all of which are strong
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Where next for SUV design?
The success of SUVs has been remarkable story but has brought with it an aesthetic homogeneity. Can designers harness electrification and new technology to reinvigorate the segment?
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CDN Podcast Ep 15 featuring Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup, Mazda
Mazda senior designer Sandra Höner Zu Bentrup talks about sustainability, the interior as a living space concept, and the role of screens
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Kia Forte gets a strong exterior design update
The new Kia Forte looks aggressive on the outside, but the interior appears a little lacklustre
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Geneva Motor Show and Car Design Night canned for 2022
Car Design Night, held in collaboration with Geneva Motor Show, will not take place in 2022
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The (not so) all-new design of BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer
The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer looks very familiar on the outside, but there are a few surprises inside
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Mazda pops the cork on electric MX-30
Mazda started life as a cork company and is now using the material in its first EV. Car Design News’ Deputy editor Michael Nash visits the site in Portugal where the material is processed
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Honda adds trim and redesign extras to Passport
The new 2022 Honda Passport features a cleaner front end, and there is a new trim to choose from
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Ford modernises 2022 Expedition with design tweaks
The new 2022 Ford Expedition gets some subtle design changes on the outside while the interior is completely fresh
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Solid and modest – Toyota unveils next-gen 2022 Tundra
Toyota’s new Tundra pick-up has been designed with practicality and ruggedness in mind, while a hybrid powertrain option adds to power and efficiency