Automotive Design
Stephane Janin is new Director of GAC Advanced Design Europe
On November 1, 2021, Stephane Janin, former head of Renault’s Concept Car Design Department, officially joined GAC Design. He is appointed Director of GAC Advanced Design Europe.
Marcello Gandini distances himself from the “New Countach”
In an official statement, legendary car designer Marcello Gandini distances himself from the Countach LPI 800-4 project.
Anders Warming is new Rolls-Royce Design Director
Rolls-Royce has announced that Anders Warming has been appointed Director of Design. He will join the company from 1 July.
Restyled Škoda Kodiaq: preview design sketches
Škoda has released a set of preview design renders for the upcoming upgraded Kodiaq SUV model, set to make its debut this month.
Yasutake Tsuchida appointed Mazda North America Senior Director of Design
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the appointment of Yasutake Tsuchida to Senior Director of Design, effective immediately.
Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum retires
One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford this spring and be succeeded by Anthony Lo.
Mazda: 10 Years of Kodo Design
An image gallery and an official document celebrate the 10th Annivarsary of Mazda's Kodo design language, introduced in 2010 by Head Designer Ikuo Maeda.
Porsche Unseen: 15 design studies revealed
Porsche has announced a new design book and editorial initiative that will showcase 15 previously unseen design studies created between 2005 and 2019.
Hyundai Concepts win three Red Dot Awards
Hyundai has received three prestigious 2020 Red Dot Awards in the Design Concept group, including ‘Best of the Best’, in the Mobility & Transportation category.
Skoda Enyaq: Design Sketches and Interviews
The official design sketch renders and design interviews on the new Škoda Enyaq, the electric SUV that will be revealed on September 1st during a virtual event.
Ford designers use Virtual Reality for design reviews
While vehicle production has restarted at Ford facilities across Europe and North America, vehicle development during the COVID-19 crisis has been carried out through the use of virtual reality. During the lockdown, Ford designers collaborated on...
Nissan launches #drawdrawdraw social project
Nissan is inviting the online community to draw original creations or to color one from the downloadable coloring pages created by the company's designers.
2020 Geneva Show: the online events
After the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show, several carmakers have decided to present their new models and concept cars with live online events. Here is a calendar of the main ones.
Breaking News: Geneva Show canceled
The Geneva Motor Show 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. A press conference is being held now by the event organisers following the decision by the Swiss Government to ban any events of more than 1,000 people to help contain the...
Kevin Rice is new Pininfarina Chief Creative Officer
Pininfarina has announced that effective March 1st 2020 Kevin Rice will join the design company as Chief Creative Officer, reporting directly to CEO Silvio Pietro Angori.
Jaguar Land Rover unveils Project Vector Concept
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new concept vehicle, Project Vector, which offersthe group's vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility.
Porsche to launch official Vision GT Concept
As Car Magazine reports, Porsche will bring three new cars to GT Sport in the next months, including a new Vision GT concept.
Tesla plans a R&D Center in China
Tesla is planning to set up a new design and research center in China. A posting asking for design ideas included a new design sketch render.
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