All News articles – Page 70
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NewsSkoda debuts new Octavia for 2020
Cleaner, greener, sleeker and more “emotional” than before. Just don’t call it premium…
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NewsNano Cellulose Vehicle highlights potential of plants
Japanese supercar-style concept constructed from cellulose nanofibres demonstrates next-generation plant-based materials
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ArticleShow Review: K 2019
Car Design News reports on the 2019 K trade fair in Düsseldorf, which explored the use of plastics in automotive design and manufacturing
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ArticleSuppliers will charge the change: opportunities in the EV value chain
While much focus is put on OEM plans to launch more electric vehicles, a great deal of the technology, value, services and even design will come from both existing and emerging suppliers across the value chain. We expect many new opportunities for these companies over the next decade.
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NewsSkoda teases fourth-generation Octavia
Skoda has now teased the interior design of its forthcoming fourth-generation Octavia, having previously shown sketches of the exterior as well, ahead of its official debut on 11th November.
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ArticleChina Report: Ford’s renewed China push
‘Ford China 2.0’ calls for 30 new Ford and Lincoln vehicles tailored for Chinese consumers over the next three years. Car Design News spoke to Ford China head of design Simon Brook, and strategy leader Erika Tsubaki in Shanghai to find out what that means for design
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NewsHyundai HDC-6 Neptune depicts a hydrogen commercial future
Hyundai, proud champions of hydrogen fuel cell technology, has unveiled a new ‘commercial mobility’ concept truck: the HDC-6 Neptune.
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ArticleFCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?
The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for R&D investment. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification
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ArticleCar Design Awards China: Q&A with the 2019 Winners
CDN caught up with the overall and category winners of the 2019 Car Design Awards China competition…
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NewsTokyo 2019: Merc finally opens doors to EQS interior
At the Frankfurt Motor Show the Mercedes Vision EQS was undoubtedly one of the stars, but the doors to its completed interior remained firmly locked. At the Tokyo Motor Show those doors finally opened to the public.
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NewsTokyo 2019: Toyota debuts 2nd-generation Mirai
The new Mirai Concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, set to go on sale as 2021 model, looks production-ready in its new sedan-like form
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NewsCar Design Forum Tokyo 2019 predicts the future (and it looks good)
Car Design Forum, held in Tokyo the day before the Tokyo motor show, is a biannual gathering of global and Japanese designers to present on and discuss the issues they are tackling in the studio.
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News2019 Tokyo Motor Show preview
All the big teasers, preview images and news announcements from Japanese car manufacturers ahead of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show
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NewsCDN LA Forum 2019 – unpicking design
The Los Angeles Forum 2019, organised by CDN with Automobility LA, takes place on Day one (press day) of the auto show. Co-located with the show, the Forum pulls together the best designers operating in the mobility space right now and ends the event with our Designer Night (drinks, food and networking for automotive designers).
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Interior MotivesInterior Motives: Autumn 2019 issue out now
In this issue: Bentley EXP 100 GT, Genesis Mint, Geometry A, Lotus Evija, Lincoln Corsair, Honda e, Special focus - Lighting, and 5 inspirations - Ian Callum
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NewsRoyal Commission offering funding for UK research projects
The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 is now taking applications for its latest round of funded fellowships and studentships.
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NewsWho’s Where: Fengyou Gong moves to Qoros
Former Peugeot China design director for their Shanghai R&D centre, Fengyou ‘Peter’ Gong, has started his new job as VP of design at Qoros, owned by Baoneng Motors
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NewsCarsten Monnerjan becomes head of design at Italdesign
Carsten Monnerjan has been promoted by Italdesign to become the famous Italian design house’s head of design, effective immediately.
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NewsWho’s Where: Chen Zheng becomes Chang An brand chief officer
Chen Zheng, Chang An’s global design director, has been given the roles of brand chief officer and press spokesman alongside his existing role. This promotion will effectively make him the public face of the company