SolidWorks Corporation has announced the 2006 edition of its Design Contest, open to SolidWorks users working in the product design sector. Prizes include hardware and software, for a total value of US$150,000.

Peugeot has announced the 4th edition of its Design Competition. The theme of the event is summarized by the words Pleasurable (to drive), Lively, Efficient, Accessible, Simple, Ecological (P.L.E.A.S.E.). Partecipants can submit their entries between 16 October and 4 December 2006.

DesignerTechniques.com has announced the winners of its design competition started back in June. The 1st prize went to Rollo Dixon, graduated in Automotive Design at the Coventry University in 2005, who has presented an original 3-seater whose design was inspired by natural shapes.

Atari has announced the winning designer of the "Do You Want to Be a Car Designer Contest?". David Sichtermann's concept will be featured in the next edition of "Test Drive Unlimited".

Michelin has published an extensive gallery of the projects displayed at the Michelin Challenge Design 2006 event during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Interior Motives Magazine has announced the fourth edition of its Interior Motives Awards Design Competition. The theme of the competition is a vehicle for the year 2030.

The North American International Auto Show has selected the winners of its annual poster contest, open to Michigan Art Schools and Communities.

The 10 finalist projects of the "Design Challenge" competition, focused on the theme "An LA Adventure".

The french magazine L'argus de l'automobile has organized the 2006 Edition of its Design Competition. The contest deadline is November the 7th, 2005.