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ArticleDesign driven: form follows function with Caterham 620S
Following an earlier experience with the entry-level Super 600, Car Design News gets to know the raucous and hands-on Caterham Seven 620S
ArticleJP Bernal appointed Polestar head of interior design
The popular designer takes the top interiors job at the company alongside his existing work fostering the Polestar Design Community
ArticleHow does marketing influence car design?
Car Design News investigates how departments beyond the studio influence the final design of a vehicle. This time, it is not engineering, but marketing and product planning under the microscope
ArticleLooking back on VW’s Potsdam design studio
Car Design News spoke to design bosses past and present plus other notable alumni to find out what Potsdam was like in the glory days – plus the possible reasons behind its closure. Peter Wouda, Thomas Ingenlath, Stefan Sielaff and more offer honest reflections, fond memories and surprising revelations
ArticleIn pictures: classic G-Wagon reimagined
The ‘Soujourn’ aims to bring a touch of refinement to the original Geländewagen
ArticleMy Life in 5 Objects: Amko Leenarts
Amko Leenarts is the design director at Ford of Europe and a board member of Dutch sportscar brand Donkervoort. In this article, he shortlists five objects that hold a special place in his heart (and home) that reflect his love of design
ArticleLi Auto opens Munich studio
Li Auto has followed other Chinese car brands with the addition of a new Munich design studio
ArticlePeter Wouda joins SAIC-VW in China
Peter Wouda is taking on a new role at SAIC Volkswagen in China
ArticleAlpine design boss Antony Villain on the A290
Car Design News caught up with Alpine head of design, Antony Villain, to learn more about the tough second album that was the A290
ArticleInterview: Alena Gersonde, senior colour and material designer, Mazda
From a spell working as a motorsport journalist to shaping the look and feel of new cars, the German-Italian designer discusses the collaborative aspect of CMF, smart surfaces and transporting European flavours to Japan
ArticleEx-Mercedes designer reimagines iconic 190E EVO II
With rich experience of working on Mercedes-AMG projects, Edgar Chu jumped at the chance to take on the EVO II project. He tells CDN the challenge was in balancing past and future
ArticleTyre design: the perfect balance of form and function
Car Design News investigates the principles of tyre design and what room for innovation remains
ArticleHyundai previews new look with Inster EV
A new EV has been previewed ahead of the Busan International Mobility Show
ArticleReview: Staffordshire University degree show 2024
Car Design News covers the work of this year’s Automotive and Transport Design graduates at Staffordshire University
ArticleMazda explores old solutions to new CMF problems
A visit to Marseille revealed how Mazda is drawing inspiration from age-old painting and dyeing techniques
ArticleBook review: Wheels & Watches
“Cars and watches have marked the evolution of technology and to a certain extent, that of design, fashion and society” – Flavio Manzoni
ArticleDon’t forget to have fun, says GAC’s Stephane Janin
GAC has built a new mantra around design and the third concept from its Car Culture series shows this is a studio built around agility
ArticleFAW-VW on the future of VR in car design
Car Design News sits down with Han Luqiang, a virtual reality engineer at FAW-Volkswagen, to see how VR is helping the team
ArticleExclusive: Skoda appoints new interior/HMI lead
Skoda has brought over Chan Park who will serve as the new head of interior/HMI design
ArticleLive blog: Design4Production
Get all the highlights as they happen at Design4Production in Munich
