“The future of design will lean heavily on CMF and UX.” CDN caught up with Rossella Guasco to discuss how she maintains brand uniqueness across the nine Stellantis brands through CMF. Read the full interview here: buff.ly/XykgnwQ

In this clip, Wenyu Wu, creative interior designer at FAW Munich, discusses the theme of a recent truck concept. Would you like to see things like this make production in years to come? A replay of the full discussion is on our channel: buff.ly/sNRWGKW

In this clip, Daimler Truck North America's chief designer Jeff Cotner discusses the design of a heavy truck interior. "We want to make that area come alive and meet the needs of people out on the road." A full replay is on our channel. buff.ly/FguANDn

Introducing the first-ever Car Design Dialogues Europe! Join leading automotive designers and creative minds in Stuttgart on 23 February 2027 to explore the future of vehicle design. 🔗 Registration is now open - buff.ly/jv31PRt #CarDesignDialogues #CDDEurope

Your Friday design news round-up has landed. This week, all eyes are on the Tesla Roadster 2 and Porsche Mission S. Plus, Alister Whelan has been named as Aston Martin’s new global design director. Read the full round-up here: buff.ly/IwRF5Ai

Paris Motor Show 2026 design highlights – more layers than a croissant. Car Design News attends the Paris Motor Show to report on what exactly the future of automotive design looks like... Read here: buff.ly/RbmzCsL

At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, design leaders discussed how architecture, fashion and other creative disciplines influence their work in car design. One simple quote that stood out to us: "I'm always learning." Full overview of the discussion here: buff.ly/ynrL3iz

Sustainability was once a ‘value add’ but is now the new standard. Moving forward, how can design teams find solutions that make a meaningful impact in the mass market? Experts from Lucid, Scout, Slate and Bridge of Weir took this question head on: buff.ly/jBQsVnt

What makes a car iconic? Can it be deliberately designed, or does that status only emerge over time? Design leaders discuss the Lexus LC, Dodge Charger Daytona and Cadillac Celestiq and give their take on what gives a car lasting significance. buff.ly/tUUAi28

"When you create an open, safe environment, people are going to kill it for you." Read on for an overview of the discussion live from Detroit with: Scott Krugger, Joel Piaskowsi, Phil Zak and Chris Benjamin. Full story: buff.ly/vlmRso0

At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, senior design leaders gathered to address the question: what is human centric design in the context of the car? Read on for an overview of the discussion with GM, Stellantis and Ford. Full story: buff.ly/ZuC1pbr

CCS student Jason Song was presented with the Automotive Hall of Fame Global Scholars Award at Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026. His work "reflects a thoughtful, user-focused approach to mobility, combining creativity with purpose." buff.ly/3Hcx8Vz

Jaguar has just revealed a rather important car in New York called the Type 01. Ahead of that official launch, CDN talked to a trio of its key designers alongside pre-production cars at a sneak media preview in Jaguar Land Rover’s Gaydon HQ. Read: buff.ly/67r7Pu0

Car Design News visited the delights of Loch Lomond to test and observe Peugeot’s new electric hot hatch: the e-208 GTI. We were not disappointed by car or landscape. Full story: buff.ly/ZClMCSj

Believe it or not, the Chevrolet Turbo-Titan III was a product of the 1960s and showcased many of the themes we might expect of a concept truck today. Innovative powertrain, futuristic exterior and a workflow that cut design time to just a few months. buff.ly/AVJimxk

Catch up with the latest news in car design – including the new Volkswagen ID.3 GTI, LEVC’s new London black cab and General Motors’ fresh pickup truck interface. Read here: cardesignnews.com/cars/desig…

"It’s a pleasure to come together with industry peers." A team of global automotive design leaders gathered in London for the first round of live judging for the 2026 People Awards. Read the full article here: cardesignnews.com/events/des…

The opening day of the 2026 IAA Transportation show in Hanover came with a fair few launches across heavy-duty trucks, vans and even three-wheelers. Read on for an overview of what stood out to us from a design perspective. Full story: buff.ly/kAAIJxu

The Audi A2 is back, now with an E-Tron suffix. Car Design News spoke to the project's exterior and interior design leads to learn how the team approached reviving an iconic nameplate. Full story: buff.ly/ogz6qsW

Jensen has enlisted the services of Avant Design to relaunch the iconic Interceptor as both a production variant and a hardcore track-focussed GTX model. Muscle car cues, wraparound glasswork and that distinctive long bonnet all make the cut. buff.ly/CAvxJ4K