The 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge has been won by the Slipstream Concept, a futuristic personal mobility vehicle designed by Volkswagen of America's Design Center in Los Angeles.

The Emotional Hybrid concept by Italian Architect and designer Aldo Meli has received the "Bravo!" award, organized by Fiat and Autocar magazine. The car features an original four-seat layout and canopy opening system.

Mazda has announced the winner of its Design Challenge. The first prize went to Mallory McMorrow, an industrial design student, who will see her concept come to life during the LA Auto Show.

Citroen has launched the first edition of the 'C Design - Combine Connect Create' online competition, open to designers from all over the world. Participants are required to create every-day products by combining parts from Citroen cars, available as 3D files.

Mattel's Hot Wheels has announced the results of its Designer's Challenge, a competition among six automotive manufacturers tasked with designing a futuristic car that captured the brand's core values of speed and performance.

PRM Design has organized a free Workshop on Car Design that will take place in Milan (Italy) on 15 November 2007. It will be held in Italian and will analyze the main stages in the automotive design process.

Mazda has announced the launch of the "Mazda Design Challenge", open to US residents. The winner will have the opportunity to work with Mazda designers on a Concept that will debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show.

The Nissan Design Forum & Exhibition in Philippines takes place in Manila on 22-23 September. The event features design presentation, discussions, modeling demonstrations and workshops.

Fiat has announced the winners of its "Design the Italian Way" competition, which saw the participation of eight among the world's leading design schools. The official press release includes extensive comments made by Fiat's designers.

Dutch kitcar maker Burton Car has organized a car design contest offering a €12,000 kitcar as a grand prize. The deadline is 30 June 2007.