All articles by Nick Hull – Page 15

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    Design Development: Volvo XC90 (2015)

    2015-05-05T19:47:43Z

    Vehicle type Seven-seat SUVLength 4,950mmWidth 2,008mmHeight 1,775mmWheelbase 2,984mm

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    Steve Mattin on his three new Ladas and the brand's design direction

    2015-05-05T19:31:21Z

    At this year's Moscow Motor Show, Lada displayed three new models to its Russian home crowd. We took the opportunity to meet up with design director of Autovaz, Steve Mattin, to discuss these new cars and to catch-up with the progress made since his arrival in 2011.

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    Design Development: Jaguar XE

    2015-05-05T19:28:54Z

    The interior was developed in tandem with the exterior, evolving into a theme that echoes the low IP volume and wraparound beltline from the flagship XJ model. One aim was to be able to specify the interior as fully as the XJ, with the option of full-leather wrapping and twin-needling ...

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    Design Development: Jaguar XE

    2015-05-05T19:28:43Z

    Vehicle type D-segment sedanLength 4,672mm Width 1,850mm Height 1,416mm Wheelbase 2,835mm

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    Design Review: Lexus LF-SA concept

    2015-05-05T19:24:48Z

    3D-printed foam panels used on door panels and center console. Looking like brittle bee honeycomb structures, they are actually quite soft, made of a resin with some inbuilt squashability.

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    Design Review: Lexus LF-SA concept

    2015-05-05T19:24:31Z

    Overlapping elliptical forms and new material combinations in the doors create a feeling of great space and lightness. IP has some French feeling to it - echoes of past Citroëns, such as the GS and DS even.

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    Design Review: Lexus LF-SA concept

    2015-05-05T19:24:25Z

    The stepped, lean-forward rear echoes the spindle motif of the front end and helps to place the glasshouse well within the wheelbase.

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    Design Review: Lexus LF-SA concept

    2015-05-05T19:24:20Z

    Undoubtedly the most controversial aspect of the whole car, the exaggerated spindle grille dominates the front end. The deeply-facetted 3D texture with matte and glossy contrasts directs the eye towards the large Lexus logo in the center. Many observers saw it as over-aggressive and detracted from the merits of this ...

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    Design Review: Lexus LF-SA concept

    2015-05-05T19:24:09Z

    Vehicle type 2+2 A-Segment hatchbackFirst seen Geneva Motor Show 2015