All News articles – Page 52
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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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More 80s than a neon disco – the Hyundai Grandeur
Hyundai continues to explore its heritage with a fully electric version of its 1986 flagship the Grandeur
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Interview: Stellantis chief design officer, Jean-Pierre Ploué on Lancia’s future
An almost forgotten brand, Lancia is now the focus of Stellantis’ chief design officer Jean-Pierre Ploué who will oversee the revival of the brand. Car Design News spoke to him about legacy, why he likes small teams and what makes Lancia unique
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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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VW ID.5 and ID.5 GTX finally unveiled in production form
The third chapter in Volkwagen’s electric offensive is unfolding, and appears to have an air of familiarity
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Polestar announces global design contest winners
Multi-modal garage concepts, air-purifying vehicles, and treehouses are among the winners in Polestar’s annual design competition
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Interview: Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group director of design
Mark Smyth chatted to BMW Group’s head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk about responding to criticism, circular design, why designers need to use fewer parts
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Inside the studio: SAIC Design Advanced London
With exciting digital concepts like the eye-catching MAZE, SAIC Design Advanced London is the sharp end of the stick for the Chinese automotive giant, SAIC. Car Design News paid design director Carl Gotham a visit at the team’s Marylebone studio
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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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Designers point towards sustainable vehicle interiors
Sustainability is the driving force shaping the car interior, feeding into current trends such as premiumisation, autonomous driving and customisation. But how much are we willing to sacrifice for a CO2-free future?
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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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Interior Futures Livestream – Discover Cutting-Edge Research on the Future of Car Interiors
Car Design News speaks to an expert panel of designers, including from Volkswagen and Lucid, to examine the future of car interiors when viewed through the lens of electrification, autonomous driving, material and technological innovation and sustainability
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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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Design legend Marcello Gandini distances himself from “so-called new Countach”
Italian design legend behind the original Countach Marcello Gandini blasts the limited run Countach LPI 800-4 as a “so-called Countach” and not reflective of his spirit and vision
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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