Bentley Motors announces Stefan Sielaff as its new Design Director

Bentley Motors announces Stefan Sielaff as its new Director of Design. He succeeds Luc Donckerwolke who has been with Bentley since 2012.

Sielaff will join Bentley on July 1, 2015 from his current dual role as Head of Volkswagen Group Interior Design and Design Director

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Ford names Joel Piaskowski Head of Design, Ford of Europe

Ford named Joel Piaskowski, a design leader with 24 years of international automotive experience, as its new Director, Design, Ford of Europe,  effective July 1, 2014.

Piaskowski, 45, replaces Martin Smith, 64, who led Ford of Europe's award-winning design group for the

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Infiniti appoints Simon Cox as Design Director, Infiniti Design London

Infiniti has appointed Simon Cox (53) Design Director, Infiniti Design London studio. In this role, Cox will be based in the new bespoke Infiniti design studio in London, which is planned to open in October.

"This is a key appointment for Infiniti as we continue to define

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Robin Page joins Volvo Cars as Design Director Interior

The Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) design team is expanding with a new and exciting member. Robin Page, formerly Head of Interior Design at Bentley Motors, has joined Volvo Cars as Design Director Interior.

There Briton Robin Page (41) was responsible for include

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SAIC announces major expansion of UK Design Studio and appointment of new Design Director

SAIC Motor UK has announced plans to expand significantly its European Design Centre, based at the company's Longbridge headquarters, the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre (SMTC UK). At the same time, SAIC has confirmed the appointment of a new UK Design

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Bentley announces Luc Donckerwolke as new Director of Design

Bentley Motors announces Luc Donckerwolke as its new Director of Design. Donckerwolke succeeds Dirk van Braeckel who moves to Volkswagen Group design directed by Walter de Silva.

Donckerwolke joins Bentley from his role as Head of Advanced Design for

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Design Director

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Giles Taylor has been appointed Design Director with effect from July 1, 2012 and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice-President BMW Group Design. Taylor replaces Ian Cameron, who retires from the role

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Ford showcases Evos at exclusive historic car show; Concept aims for ‘Concorso D’Eleganza’ Design Award

Ford is showcasing the Evos concept at the exclusive historic car show 'Concorso D’Eleganza', Lake Como, Italy.

The Ford Evos concept is in the running for the prestigious 'Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes'; the winner is chosen by visitors to the show.

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Jaguar C-X16 clay model comes to life at Clerkenwell Design Week

Jaguar UK has chosen Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase the one-off C-X16 concept car, but not as you may expect. Skilled clay modellers will be working on a full size model to reveal the artistry involved in sculpting the cars of the future.

"Jaguar is one of

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Ford’s stylish and spacious all-new Kuga benefits from trend spotting on a global scale

Ford designers employed trend spotting on a global scale to ensure the all-new Kuga meets the needs of the customers – wherever they are in the world.

Ford experts identified the varied and often conflicting worldwide tastes to deliver cross-continental appeal for the

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World Design Car of the Year is 101st global award for the Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque has been crowned World Design Car of the Year 2012. The announcement was made at the 2012 New York International Auto Show and sees Evoque's awards tally reach more than 100 global accolades.

The award is testament

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