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(+) Exploring design for manufacturing: The summary
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (307+ words) As Car Design News reaches the end of'its'focus on design for manufacturing'(DfM), one thing is clear:'this'approach'is'a'facilitator of design creativity and a core'component'of car design,'rather than functioning as a downstream technical check. CDN spoke to a variety of…...
(+) CES 2026 in review: AVs could bring EVs back to the top of the agenda
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (294+ words) As EVs and AVs erode the fringes and margins of mainstream brands, one of the more significant announcements came before CES, with Alpina joining the BMW Group umbrella as BMW Alpina. This pulls the ladder further out of reach from…...
(+) Designing the Tera: VW Brazil’s compact SUV
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (721+ words) Volkswagen has long been plugged into the needs of Brazilian car buyers thanks to its rich history in the country but even local design head Jos" Carlos (JC) Pavone was surprised at the speed consumers took to the locally designed…...
(+) Latest news in car design: reveals from Brussels Motor Show & people moves
3+ week, 1+ day ago (364+ words) Mazda CX-6e unveiled at Brussels Motor Show" Bastions of large displacement fossil-fuel engines, Mazda has been steadily electrifying its range. The latest is the CX-6e which has a sleek and low profile with flowing lines and illuminated grille. There are seven exterior…...
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7+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Join this exclusive session which will reveal how an original designer's concept car 2D sketch was transformed into a full realistic 3D model, using SubDivision, Parametric and AI solutions, from concept design to product validation. You will learn how we move from…...