Automotive Design
Made in Africa: the African Automotive Design Association (AADA)
Founded only a few months ago, AADA promotes design education, African culture, African Heritage, and encourages automotive design practice.
Autodesk acquires Alias for $182 million
Autodesk announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alias, the company leader in automotive design software and 3D graphics technology, for $182 million in cash.
Olafur Eliasson commissioned to design the 16th BMW Art Car
Olafur Eliasson has been commissioned to design the 16th BMW Art Car. In 2005 this unique collection will be celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Project Tempest – Sportcars made in UK
Prof. Krish Bhaskar, founder of MIRU (Motor Industry Research Unit) has unveiled his vision for the future, after the sale of the Rover Group to China’s Nanjing Automotive.
Chrysler Akino Concept
Detroit News and Le Blog Auto have revealed that Chrysler will present a new small concept car at the next Tokyo Motor Show.
2005 Frankfurt Motor Show Exclusive Gallery
Car Body Design presents its exclusive image gallery from the 61st Edition of the IAAD…
1925 Aluminum Car at the Frankfurt Motor Show
At the Frankfurt Motor Show Hydro will exhibit an original vehicle: the 1925 Bjering car, with a body fully made of aluminium.
Digital Technologies in Car Design: Digital drawings and 3D renderings
An exclusive article about the new technologies in car design. A brief survey of digital paintings and sketches, 3D models and photorealistic renderings, the new automotive design communication forms.
Volvo Design Seminar Articles
In Sweden 2005 has been proclaimed Design Year. As part of this campaign, last may Volvo Cars hosted a design seminar, "The Inside Story", in Barcelona. The official releases include some interesting design articles.
Galleria Ferrari: a virtual visit
The italian website VirtualCar presented a very interesting report of a visit made to "Galleria Ferrari", a beautiful museum in Maranello (Modena, Italy). The report is in italian, and contains many nice images.
Fisker Coachbuild unveils the first sketch of ‘Tramonto’ Concept
3 August 2005 - Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koehler have unveiled the first sketch for one of the two designs that will debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show.
Porsche Panamera Sports Coupé scheduled to enter the market in 2009
The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Porsche AG gave their go-ahead for the development and production of a further Porsche model series, scheduled to enter the market in 2009.
Project Kimber: the last chance to save MG
David James CBE, the corporate doctor who saved the Millennium Dome, has put together a British backed bid to save MG Rover from falling into Chinese ownership.
CWW Design: Virtual Body-Shop from Germany
Thanks to Computer Graphics and to his talent, the german artist Andr?© Schaefer brings some unique creations to life: his images are not just fake photos, but realistic expressions of dream cars that unfortunately will never leave his virtual...
New European Design Center for Kia Motors
Kia Motors has announced a state-of-the-art design centre will be created at its new European headquarters currently under construction in the centre of Frankfurt, Germany.
2006 Audi TT Design Preview
The next Audi TT will show crisp edges and some styling cues borrowed from the Nuvolari and the Le Mans Quattro Concepts. It will be presented in the next months.
New Fiat Stilo to be produced by Magna Steyrs
The new Fiat Stilo, which will replace the current model within 2006, will be produced in partnership with the Austrian contractor Magna Steyr, that will engineer the design of some parts.
Alfa Romeo 149 – Who’s right?
Recently many web sites and auto blogs have reported rumors and anticipations about the design of the forthcoming Alfa 149 that will replace the 147 model in 2007.
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