Car Design News

14/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome Pontus Fontaeus to the judging panel for the Car Design News People Awards 2025!

Pontus will join our expert panel for the live judging session later this year, where the judges will meet to discuss each entry in detail and ultimately decide the winners.

👉 Submit your entry by this Wednesday, 16 July: https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-Pontus-Judge-Announcement

11/07/2025

This year's Festival of Speed was (and still is) an absolute scorcher, both in weather and on track.

Away from the burnouts, Car Design News caught up with as many designers as we could find - read on for our highlights from the opening day of Goodwood 2025.

https://bit.ly/3UaMhI0

08/07/2025

Bentley has revealed a new concept during the opening of its freshly revamped design studio in Crewe.

CDN was there for the launch of the EXP 15 which previews the brand's electric future.

Full story here: https://bit.ly/3TwnU7w

30/06/2025

The have been voted the Best New Awards Event at the Conference & Events Awards 2025! 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this event such a success, this recognition is yours too! 💫 ✨

And there’s more good news: due to high demand, the 2025 entry deadline has been extended to 16th July!

If you want to be part of these "award-winning" awards, enter now 👉 https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Award-Deadline-Extension-Announcement

🔗 For more information about the go to: https://www.cardesignnews.com/cdn-people-awards?navCode=3118&

26/06/2025

⏳ For your chance to be a winner, submit your entry by midnight (BST) tomorrow, 27 June.

Don't let the opportunity slip away, be part of the awards that celebrate the people shaping the future of automotive design, from students and educators to OEMs and suppliers. Categories include interior design, CMF, sustainable design, and the evolving impact of AI.

The aren’t just about recognition, they’re a platform for connection, inspiration, and celebrating the community driving design forward.

We’ll announce the winners on 4 December at our biggest ceremony yet, hosted at the iconic Old Billingsgate, London.

🔗 Submit your entry now: https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-1-day-out
🎟️ Book your table — last year sold out, and this year is set to be even bigger https://www.eventbooking.uk.com/cdnpeopleawards25/??utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-1-day-out-table-sales

25/06/2025

Wondering what it’s like to win? Hear it from some of last year’s legends:

You’ve got to be in it to win it...and the clock is ticking ⏰

The CDN People Awards 2025 entry deadline is just 2 days away - 27 June!

We're calling for the very best:
🎨 CMF Teams
💡 Lighting Design Teams
✨ Suppliers
🚘 Interior Design Teams
…and lot's more!

We’re also shining a spotlight on:
🌍 Sustainability Superstars
🤖 AI Trailblazers pushing boundaries in automotive design
💪 The Unsung Heroes behind the scenes

ℹ️ For all the info you need 👉 https://www.cardesignnews.com/cdn-people-awards
📥 To start your entry now 👉 https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/

23/06/2025

Car Design News pits the Polestar 3 against its newer, younger sibling in an all-in battle royale. Which slice of Chinese-funded scandi-minimalism will win out in this design face-off?

Read below.

Car Design News pits the Polestar 3 against its newer, younder sibling in an all-in battle royale.Which slice of Chinese-funded scandi-minimalism will win out in this design face-off

23/06/2025

🚨 If you haven’t entered yet — this is your sign!

The Car Design News People Awards are THE awards that honour the individuals driving innovation and creativity in the industry.

🔗 Register and submit here: https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-Entries-Close-Friday

⏳ Entries close this Friday, 27 June at 23:59 BST.

🏆 Categories for:

🚗 OEM Designers

🔧 Suppliers

📚 Lecturers

🎓 Students

Whether you're celebrating a standout team, recognising an inspiring educator, or showcasing emerging talent — now’s the time to enter.

Full details: https://www.cardesignnews.com/cdn-people-awards?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-Entries-Close-Friday

📩 Got a question? Contact us:
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20/06/2025

Join us this coming Wednesday for our CDN livestream: 'Sculpted by air? Balancing aerodynamics and aesthetics in car design'

We're thrilled to announce a new addition to our expert panel: Raphael Linari, chief designer at Alpine.

📅 Wednesday 25 June
🕒 15:00 BST | 10:00 EDT | 16:00 CEST

🔗 Register today – https://bit.ly/3FbDZMr

What we'll cover:

🔶 How wind tunnels influence creative decisions
🔶 The comeback of boxy forms – and what they signal
🔶 Strategies for combining form and function
🔶 The designer's role in sculpting performance-driven style

Meet the panel:

🟩 New speaker: Raphael Linari, chief designer, Alpine - Exterior design specialist with global experience across major OEMs

🟩 Lilian Chou, solutions consultant, CATIA / Dassault Systèmes - Expert in design tools and sustainable innovation for creatives

🟩 Scott Krugger, vice president, head of Dodge and SRT Design, Stellantis - VP shaping Dodge and SRT's bold North American identity

🟩 Jim Shaw, chief experience officer, bloom³ – Leader in luxury, digital platforms, and strategic transformation

Moderated by Freddie Holmes, deputy editor at Car Design News.

CDN Premium subscribers also get access to an exclusive live Q&A with our speakers after the livestream has finished!

There's just a few days left - don't miss this live discussion, register today:

👉 https://bit.ly/3FbDZMr

Abel Sampson, Ahmo Saric, Angela Yang, James McLachlan, Victoria Williams, Anushka Dixit

20/06/2025

🚨 7 days left to enter the ! 🚨

The countdown is on to nominate the designers, leaders and innovators driving the future of automotive design. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your team, colleague or lecturer the recognition they deserve.

👉 Enter now: https://cdnpeople.awardsplatform.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-7-Days-To-Go

📅 Entry deadline: 27 June

Let’s celebrate the people shaping the future of car design.

19/06/2025

📢 We're thrilled to announce that SWAROVSKI Mobility is the proud sponsor of the "Beyond Automotive" Design Award at this year's Car Design News People Awards!

This category celebrates outstanding design innovation that transcends the traditional boundaries of automotive design — and Swarovski Mobility, a pioneer in creative mobility solutions, is the perfect partner to spotlight bold ideas and visionary talent.

👉 Go to the website for full details on how to make an entry https://www.cardesignnews.com/cdn-people-awards?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=CDN-People-Awards-Swarovski-Announcement

Entries close next Friday 27 June

19/06/2025

Nissan spearheaded the modern era of electric cars back in 2009, but after being swamped by competitors in recent years, the third generation has branched out into the crossover segment.

Giovanny Arroba, VP of Nissan Design Europe, spoke to Mark Smyth about this new generation Leaf at an event in Sweden.

Nissan spearheaded the modern era of electric cars back in 2009, but after being swamped by competitors in recent years, the third generation has branched out into the crossover segment. Mark Smyth took a closer look at it in Sweden