Automotive Design
Designers at Work: Tape Drawing
A gallery of photos showing how automotive designers use tape to draw full-size side view drawings and to define the main design lines on clay models.
Interview with Mustang designer Kemal Curić
An exclusive interview with Kemal Curić, designer of the latest Ford Mustang generation, who gives some insights on the development of the iconic muscle car.
Geneva 2014: Photo Gallery
A selection of 220 photos from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, including concept cars, new production models and some exotic vehicles.
“Design that works”: conversations with Giugiaro
Italdesign has launched a video series featuring design conversations with Giorgetto Giugiaro. The first episode is about the 1978 Lancia Megagamma concept and the 1970's first one-box designs.
Designing with tape at Ford
Ford has released an official video and document that explains how tape is used by designers to define styling lines on clay models and to create full-size drawing for design evaluation.
Designers at Work: Clay Modeling
In this second theme-based image gallery we include an extensive set of photos showcasing the work done by skilled clay modelers / physical sculptors during the automotive design process.
Rolls-Royce previews Bespoke Waterspeed Collection
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the first sketches that preview the Phantom Drophead Coupe Bespoke Waterspeed Collection, a special edition that celebrates Sir Malcolm Campbell's waterspeed record set in 1937.
NAIAS 2014: Photo Gallery (UPDATED)
(UPDATED on Jan 23, 2014) Our selection of photos from the 2014 Detroit Motor Show. Also check the posts tagged under Detroit 2014 and previous photo galleries from last year’s shows: Frankfurt, SEMA, Tokyo and the LA Auto Show.
Nissan unveils redesigned NV200 Taxi for London
Nissan has unveiled the new face of its NV200-based Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognisable as one of the capital’s iconic black cabs.
Audi reveals new TT interior at CES
At the International CES 2014 Show Audi has revealed a redesigned interior for the TT, set to be launched on the market in the course of the year.
Hydra Design Labs launches automotive design store and learning center
Californian studio Hydra Design Labs has launched Hydra101, a website with tutorials, resources and plugins for automotive design professionals and students.
Qoros previews second production model
Qoros has announced that at the Geneva Motor Show it will present its second production model, set to go on sale in China within 2014.
Red Bull X2014 Gran Turismo Concept: new images
Red Bull and Gran Turismo have revealed new images of the X2014 concept specifically designed for the GT6 videogame. The first version of the racing car designed by Adrian Newey is now available as a free Holiday Update.
Chris Bangle’s lecture: “Designing Difference in a World of Sameness”
In this one hour talk held at Stanford University in November 2012, Chris Bangle discusses how to design innovative cars in time where where all automobiles look the same.
Maserati Alfieri Concept
The Maserati Alfieri is a project of an exclusive four-seat one-off based on the Granturismo MC Stradale, created by designer Simone Porta in collaboration with Italian CEMI and inspired by the design and caochbuilding heritage of the Turin area.
Mercedes-Benz AMG Gran Turismo Concept: Design Sketches
Following the recent video design story and the past article and gallery, we report a new set of design sketches of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept, documenting the different directions explored during the conceptual stage.
Wolfgang Egger to move from Audi to Italdesign Giugiaro
Automotive News has reported that Audi Chief Designer Wolfgang Egger will move to Italdesign Giugiaro. He could be replaced by senior Volkswagen designer Marc Lichte.
Volvo’s panel: “Emotion of Design”
Volvo has made available the recorded video of the panel "Emotion on Design", researching the impact of brands and automotive design on human emotions.
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