A classic car fan and an expert on Burgundy wines, Jean-Pierre Ploué, 62, formerly Stellantis Chief Design Officer, claims that any career is meaningless “where passion is wanting”.Speaking of passions, what are your hobbies?“I [...]
Alexandre Malval has been appointed Design Vice President of the Renault brand. He will take up his position on January 2 and will report to Laurens van den Acker, Chief Design Officer and [...]
Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser became the first vehicle to reach the sixth station of Mount Fuji. Since then, it has fulfilled its mission: to ensure safety [...]
Mercedes-Benz has entered a new era of what it calls the “iconic design” period. Representing this evolution is the Vision Iconic show car, which embodies the freedom to think beyond conventions in a [...]
Xiaomi has announced the opening of a new European R&D and Design Center in Munich. The facility represents a key milestone in Xiaomi EV's global strategy, which aims to promote the advancement of [...]
The first Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA) took place at Palazzo Madama during the inauguration of the Turin Motor Show. With the theme “Piedmont meets China,” the award highlighted the most significant original [...]
Tom Matano, the renowned automotive designer famous for creating the Mazda MX-5, has passed away. Born in Nagasaki, Japan, Matano's passion for cars led him to the United States, where he embarked on [...]
In contemporary design, surfaces are no longer simply a covering, but a real design tool capable of influencing perception, emotion, and user experience. Color, texture, materials, and finishes help define the identity of [...]
"Design is the driving force behind innovation in the automotive world." With these words Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer of the Chinese brand Avatr, introduces the concept Vision Xpectra, a car that anticipates [...]
Fully prepared for the electrified future of Škoda station wagons: building on its rich heritage and European leadership in the Combi segment, the Škoda Vision O makes a bold statement, showcasing the next [...]
