Automotive Design
Alfa Romeo Compact Coupé
On next September Alfa Romeo will decide whether to produce a small B-segment coupé. The car should be based on the Grande Punto and a design study has been published by ItaliaSpeed.
Audi R-Zéro concept study
The Audi R-Zéro is a concept study for a futuristic sportscar that combines electrical propulsion with extreme performances. It was created by three students of the French International School of Design (ISD).
Alfa Romeo Villa d’Este: design story
Thanks to Ross McSherry, the winner of "Stile Italiano Giovani" 2006 Design Competition, we publish an exclusive design story of his Alfa Romeo Villa d'Este project, including many sketches and photos from the development process.
modo 3d software used by Ford’s designer
"modo 201" is an innovative 3d creation software released by Luxology. Ford's artist Chris Szetela speaks about its key features and how he integrated this application in his production pipeline.
VW Eos debuts in photographic art
The new VW Eos is the protagonist of a series of artistic pictures created by five world-class fashion photographers for the international zeitgeist magazine ZOO.
Laurens van den Acker is new chief designer at Mazda
Laurens van den Acker has been appointed General Manager of the Design Division of Mazda Motor Corporation. Among his projects are many recent Ford concept cars.
TVR’s future
According to the British magazine Autocar, despite recent job cuts and the imminent closure of the Blackpool plant, TVR is planning new models and aims at increasing production volumes and exporting to new markets.
Site of the Month: Designer Techniques
DesignerTechniques is a new car design website with exclusive tutorials and resources. It was created by Allan MacDonald, a professional designer today employed at Volvo Trucks.
Aston Martin’s Retail Design Programme
To express a timeless classic feel that reflects the brand image, Aston Martin has undertaken a design programme for its showrooms and dealerships that includes modern furniture icons and architectural elements typical of luxury hotels and boutiques.
Citroen C4 voted 2006 World Car Design of the Year
At the New York International Auto Show Citroen C4 has been voted 2006 World Car Design of the Year. It was selected from a shortlist of 24 vehicles: the BMW 3-Series and the Honda Civic won the 2nd and 3rd prize.
Citroen C3 Pluriel Kartell
The Citroen C3 Pluriel Kartell, a special version created by the Italian design furniture company, is on display at the Textiles Show ("Salone dei Tessuti") in Milan, Italy.
Lotus Elise Load Lugga
On April the 1st Lotus announced a new pick-up based on the Elise model: the so-called "Load Lugga" should be Lotus' first move into the lucrative LCV market... but pay attention to the release date...
Bmw Art Car 1986: 635 CSi by Robert Rauschenberg
The sixth Bmw Art Car was created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1986. The artist used photographic methods to transfer images, including famous classical paintings, to the car.
Acura MDX Concept preview
Acura will unveil a concept version of the next generation MDX SUV model at the next New York International Auto Show. Like the previous model, the new MDX will be designed, developed and manufactured exclusively in North America.
Design proposals by Autoblog.com.es
Autoblog.com.es is a website dedicated to Car Design owned by Luis Camino, a student at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. In his latest article he shows some interesting proposals for future Audi and Mitsubishi models.
Bmw Art Car 1982: 635 Csi by Ernst Fuchs
In 1982 Austrian painter Ernst Fuchs created the fifth Bmw Art Car, a 635 CSi. He took his inspiration from a dream he had when he was young.
Bmw Art Car 1979: M1 by Andy Warhol
The fourth Bmw Art Car was created in 1977 by the Pop Art legend Andy Warhol who, unlike the previous artists, worked directly on the full-scale vehicle and painted the car himself.
Nissan Design Challenge for Pforzheim University students
Nissan Design Europe has announced the winners of a design challenge open to design students from Pforzheim University in Germany. The challenge was focused on the future image of Nissan brand and its position in the global market.
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