James McLachlan

Rivian senior interior designer Zulf Ali speaks to Car Design News from CDD Detroit

At Car Design Dialogues Detroit, design leaders from Rivian, Lucid, Cadillac, Chrysler and Lincoln debate the meaning of American luxury, exploring heritage, sustainability, materials, design language and technology in shaping premium experiences for a changing market

Massimo Frascella on Audi's design strategy, highlighting the evolving role of designers in driving automotive creativity and innovation.

Felix Kilbertus is leaving Pininfarina after two years as chief creative officer. Kilbertus, who previously led exterior design at Rolls-Royce, departs following a period of diversification and global expansion for the storied Italian design house

Led by the charismatic Pontus Fontaeus, GAC's LA studio has a well-deserved rep for pushing the boundaries. Its latest Baja-inspired off-road racer is true to form

Bentley's design team has been waiting a long time for a new studio. Turns out, it was worth it

MG’s global design chief Jozef Kabaň reflects on his move to China, the creative philosophy behind the Cyber X concept, and how the brand is stretching its design identity to connect with new audiences

At Goodwood 2025, Karma Automotive’s Design VP, Nicholas David, revealed how the forthcoming Kaveya aims to rewrite the rulebook for electric performance vehicles — from proportion-driven aesthetics to theatrical lighting and hidden mechanism

Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars.

Car Design News speaks to Stephanie Petit about sustainable materials, 3D-printed finishes, and French craftsmanship - from leather traceability to illuminated triangles

Audi senior designer Gary Telaak has been with the storied brand for 28 years. Here he looks back at the launch of Audi TT, shares his thoughts on what made that car so special and talks about the challenges designers face in working with and integrating new technology

Chery International's new brand Omoda is moving fast. Since launching in 2022 under the Chery moniker, Omoda has morphed into a standalone brand with its sights trained on the European premium market. Car Design News took a look at the Omoda 9 flaghship

Mercedes-Benz has a new studio in Shanghai way up on the 46th floor of a high-rise overlooking the famous Bund. With spectacular views plus a helipad on the roof, Cloud 46 is a strong commitment to mastering the Chinese market

Mercedes-Benz has a new studio in Shanghai way up on the 46th floor of a high-rise overlooking the famous Bund. With spectacular views plus a helipad on the roof, Cloud 46 is a strong commitment to mastering the Chinese market

Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards

Global design head of Tata Motors Martin Uhlarik speaks to Car Design News about the role of the studio, his current recruitment drive, the importance of diverse talent and hosting the live judging for the CDN People Awards

Car Design Event returned for its third year with the now familiar mix of design walkarounds, presentations and networking at the Munich Driver's Club. Car Design News reports...

Lighting design has become ever more sophisticated as greater demands for efficiency, UX and aesthetics are placed upon the discipline. An industrial designer by training, Lynk & Co's interior designer & lighting experience specialist Eileen Hwang is charged with developing the lighting design strategy for the brand. This interview is ...

Range Rover's time-travelling installation at Milan Design Week was the star of the show. Car Design News spoke to design director Richard Stevens about how it feeds into a broader design strategy

Following the Shanghai Auto Show and Car Design Dialogues, CDN is back from China. Editor-in-chief James McLachlan has thoughts