Automotive Design
Jaguar to create six Lightweight E-Type reproductions
Jaguar has announced that it will build six perfect reproductions of the rare 1963 Lightweight E-type, the iconic race car with all-aluminium body builts in 12 units.
Interview with Edgardo Michelotti on his father’s story
Online magazine Italian Ways has published an inspiring video interview with Edgardo Michelotti, son of legendary designer Giovanni Michelotti.
Volkswagen teases 2015 Passat with design sketches
Volkswagen has released a set of design sketches that preview the 8th generation Passat (Europen spec), showing an design that adopt sthe brand's current DNA.
Video: Bentley designers on inspiration and technology
Bentley has created a short documentary titled 'Intelligent Details', featuring Director of Design Luc Donckerwolke and Head of Exterior Design SangYup Lee.
Concept cars of the past heading to Atlanta for “Dream Cars” exhibition
From May 21 to September 7, 2014 the High Museum of Art in Atlanta will host the exhibition "Dream Cars - Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas", featuring iconic concept cars of the past, including the Pininfarina Modulo and the Bertone Stratos Zero.
Luciano Bove’s tips on design portolios
Designer Luciano Bove has posted three new videos from his recent lecture at Turin IAAD, giving an introduction and some tips on how to prepare and organize a portfolio.
Citroën celebrates 80 years of the Traction Avant
Designed and engineered by Flaminio Bertoni and André Lefèbvre, the Traction Avant was launched in 1934 and represented a ground-breaking development in automotive history. Citroën is celebrating this anniversary with a series of events.
The Lexus Spindle Grille
The so-called Spindle grille was introduced in 2011 with the LF-Gh concept car and has been used ever since on the entire model line-up to establish a new identity. We report an official document along with a gallery and some comments by Lexus...
General Motors opens New Korean Design Center
GM Korea has inaugurated its new Design Center, a US$40 million investment which doubles the size of GM’s design operations in Korea.
Jaguar announces “Fearless Design” inspired concepts
Jaguar has announced that at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 (20-22 May) it will unveil two concepts inspired by the theme 'Fearless Design' and reveal the winners of the linked design contest.
Envisage Group launches bespoke design services
At the Top Marques Show in Monaco British Envisage Group is launching a new design service that allows customers to have their dream car designed and built to their specification.
2014 New York Auto Show: Photo Gallery
The first set of photos from the 2014 New York International Auto Show.
Automotive Interiors – Steering Wheels
Steering wheels are always in the drivers’ view and hands, so they are essential in expressing the identity of a vehicle and establishing a connection between man and machine. Here is a gallery of photos and sketches for reference and...
Lamborghini Huracán: new design videos
Lamborghini has released new videos on the development of the Huracán LP 610-4: an overview of the exterior by Head of Design Filippo Perini and a technical presentation by Maurizio Reggiani.
Ford announces $1M Design Scholarship to celebrate William Clay Ford
Ford Fund will award $1 million in automotive design scholarships during the next 20 years to commemorate the design legacy of William Clay Ford, former chairman of Ford Motor Company’s design committee.
Sooshin Choi Named Provost of CCS
The College for Creative Studies has appointed Sooshin Choi Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Design.
Toyota ME.WE Concept nominated for design award
The ME.WE Concept a lightweight concept car developed by Toyota's ED2 in collaboration with Jean-Marie Massaud has been nominated for the Designs of Whe year award at London’s Design Museum.
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