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Concept Recharge Previews Next-Generation Volvo Electric Cars

Eric Gallina — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Volvo Cars is showcasing the potential of electric platforms and its next-generation electric vehicles with the Concept Recharge. The five-door SUV’s dedicated EV architecture enables the hood and roofline to be lower than current SUVs – thanks to its floor-mounted battery modules – while the longer wheelbase and minimal overhangs amplify space within the cabin. Highlights include the modern interpretation of the Thors hammer headlamps, which open to reveal a set of high-definition units that better illuminate the road at […]

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Polestar 2 – Driving the Brand’s First Pure Electric Model

Eric Gallina — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:57:27 +0000

The electric car is no longer an environmentalists’ token. With plans to end the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands by 2030 (Norway will bring in a ban in 2025 and France has a 2040 ban in the pipeline) electric vehicles will be the way forward – quite literally – in the not-too-distant future. Many manufacturers are having to jump in with both feet, sink or swim. And that’s the role […]

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Geely Explores New Design Philosophy with Vision Starburst Concept

Eric Gallina — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:05:00 +0000

Geely Design Shanghai has shown a new concept car derived from the Chinese carmaker’s ‘Expanding Cosmos’ design philosophy. The Vision Starburst is said to have been created to explore a new and alternative expression of the design philosophy that Geely Auto will harness for future models. “The Expanding Cosmos philosophy serves as a constant inspiration for our designers to discover a new and holistic design language that satisfies our ever-expanding and increasingly diverse range of customers,” says Geely Design Shanghai […]

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Rolls-Royce Returns to Coachbuilding Roots with New Boat Tail

Eric Gallina — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:59:00 +0000

Coachbuilding has been around since the dawn of the automobile, even before. In the age of horse drawn carriages, wealthy clients would come to a carriage builder and specify what they wanted and craftsmen would set to work developing a vehicle that was tailored to their requests. The practice can be traced all the way back to the mid-1600s. Before mass market production, a car – then very much a luxury product – would be supplied as a rolling chassis, […]

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Mercedes EQS Design Review

Eric Gallina — Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The Mercedes EQS is the flagship of Sindelfingen’s new electric model line and the most aerodynamic production car to date. Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone review the design of the car that Mercedes hopes will be the electric replacement for the S-Class. Read more on the Mercedes EQS here.

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Design Bullying – More Than a Thick Skin is Needed

Alexander McDiarmid — Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

I’m sure you all know the two types of designer: the quieter, intellectual introvert and the bolder, confident extrovert. You are most probably one of them. The design bully comes in various guises too. Regardless of character, bullying comes in all shapes, sizes, and occurs at all levels. Perhaps naively, I never expected to be faced with it in the design world. Back in September 1996, I started my first term at design school and we were thrown straight into […]

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Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept Design Review

Eric Gallina — Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept is a preview of a future model from the Toyota-owned Japanese premium brand. The concept is interesting for a number of reasons: it shows Lexus is targeting driving enjoyment for its future vehicle lineup; it previews a new, softer design aesthetic for the brand; and it showcases the company’s technology push. Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss its design attributes.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz Design Review

Eric Gallina — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a new compact pickup designed at the company’s US-based studio in Irvine, California. Filling the white space abandoned by the Japanese in favor of larger trucks, the Sports Activity Vehicle is a perfect fit for customers post-pandemic. Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone weigh in.

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Ford Evos Design Review

Eric Gallina — Sun, 09 May 2021 10:14:00 +0000

The Ford Evos is the ICE and hybrid version of the Mustang Mach E designed specifically for Chinese customers. While Eric argues that Ford could have been simply rebadged the Mach E, Sam feels that it deserves to be a standalone product. What are your thoughts? Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss the Ford Evos design and its place in the market.

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Citroen C5 X Design Review

Eric Gallina — Sat, 08 May 2021 08:03:00 +0000

The Citroen C5 X is the new flagship model from the French carmaker. Unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai auto show, the typology blurring vehicle blends aspects of adventure and refined elegance. Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss its design.

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Audi A6 E-Tron Concept Design Review

Eric Gallina — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The Audi A6 E-Tron concept revealed at the 2021 Shanghai auto show previews a future mainstream sedan from Ingolstadt. Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss its design attributes. For more depth read the full story on the Audi A6 E-Tron concept here

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FORMCAST – Recap of the New Car Designs Unveiled in April 2021

Eric Gallina — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:05:00 +0000

The Shanghai motor show opened its doors to the public recently, showing an immense array of new vehicles. While the debuts from Chinese carmakers are numerous, there were also some noteworthy new car launches from European, US-based and Japanese manufacturers looking to tap into the world’s largest car market. In this FORMCAST episode, Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss these foreign carmaker debuts, including some new vehicles specifically designed with Chinese customers in mind. Have a look at all of the […]

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