James Mclachlan

The new Mazda CX-5 brings sharper styling, a roomier cabin and refined road manners, while evolving the brand’s Kodo design language. Car Design News explores the exterior, interior, CMF details and why the new touchscreen HMI is a step backwards

A fascinating object — and an unconvincing Ferrari. In treating the car as a product rather than an object of desire, LoveFrom's Luce sacrifices the emotion that made the marque iconic

Designers spend years refining proportions, surfacing and user experience; SMMT Test Day offers the chance to judge the finished result. CDN sampled a selection of standout models, discovering where great design enhances the drive – and where nostalgia still holds sway

Lotus' premium grand tourer, the Emeya, has struggled to find its audience. Yet its blend of daring design, genuine innovation and driver engagement makes a strong argument for reassessment

Mahindra CDO Pratap Bose explains how the BE 6 blends striking EV design, aerodynamics and brand identity, while sharing insights on Inglo architecture, road presence and the future of small cars.

Retiring GM design leader Andrew Smith reflects on Holden, Cadillac Lyriq, Escala and Buick Avista, and explains why advanced designers must embrace ambiguity, simplicity and AI as a creative tool.

Car Design News spoke to design project manager Kate Mouiron on the C5 Aircross about how close collaboration between designers and aerodynamic engineers has delivered greater efficiency, reduced cabin noise and a more relaxing driving experience

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, MG design director Carl Gotham explains how the MG Go concept blends MGB-inspired British design, clean surfacing and advanced lighting technology to shape MG’s next-generation electric vehicles.

The CDN team was out in full-force at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Here are the conversations, sights and trends that resonated with us.

Designing a Lamborghini means venturing into a jungle of forms without losing sight of the brand's DNA. Mitja Borkert explains how surfacing, sculpture and Class-A refinement keep even the most extreme designs under control.