Volkswagen may drop much of the New Beetle’s retro styling when the next-generation model debuts, if these sketches from Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport are any hint. When Volkswagen unveiled the New Beetle in 1998, its look was derived directly from the original Beetle. If the new illustrations are accurate, the 2010 model will have […]

Hyundai has released a single teaser sketch of the crossover concept that it will unveil at next month’s Geneva Motor Show next month. The new crossover concept uses “advanced materials” from its partner GE Plastics.
Designed in Europe, the concept is environmentally friendly and offers excellent results in computer pedestrian safety tests.
Full press release and larger […]

General Motors is taking its lineup of new interior components on the road in a series of design salons put its designers — and their work — front and center. The design salon and these images highlight GM’s interior design improvements and experimental technologies planned for future vehicles.
The automaker is trying to show that it […]

Volkswagen is sending several of its future products back to the drawing board. According to reports, new VW CEO Martin Winterkorn isn’t happy with design of the automaker’s Tiguan, Passat Coupe, Scirocco, and next-generation Golf/Rabbit. Earlier this month, we reported that the four-door Passat Coupe, which was scheduled to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva […]

Toyota will unveil its Hybrid X Concept at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Hybrid X “proposes a new design language for hybrid models while also acting as a technology showcase for future hybrid cars.” This teaser image of the previews a vehicle that is inspired by the Prius.
Toyota will also stage the […]

While facing the same automobile weight challenge as other automakers, DaimlerChrysler is looking to address the overall weight gain in its vehicles.
According to Thomas Weber, DaimlerChrysler’s board member in charge of group research and development, vehicle weight has grown between one-half of 1 percent and 1 percent per year. And said that DCX wants to […]

Mazda will launch its Hakaze Concept in cyberspace on Nagare Island at Second Life on February 15th.
The Hakaze Concept is Mazda’s third concept for this auto show season. The Hakaze continues development of Mazda’s new Nagare (pronounced na-ga-reh) design language. The word Nagare means “flow” and “the embodiment of movement” in Japanese, and the three […]

Volkswagen has won the Silver 2007 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany for its corporate book called “Volkswagen Corporate Design Essentials”. The book is VW’s “brand bible” and provides a clear visual presentation and documentation of the design principles of the Volkswagen brand.
“For Volkswagen, corporate identity and corporate design play an extremely important […]

Following the debuts of the Nagare and Ryuga concepts at the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows, Mazda will unveil the Hakaze Concept, the brand’s third concept in its ‘Nagare’ design language. The name Hakaze (pronounced hah-kah-zay) comes from the Japanese words “ha” for “leaf” and “kaze” meaning “wind,” a design inspired by a falling […]

Italdesign’s Fabrizio Giugiaro offers his designer’s eye view on the Giugiaro Mustang Concept. Fabrizio, the heir to the Giugiaro name, points out the concepts design features, including his unique take on traditional Mustang cues.
Papa Giorgetto Giugairo provides a few of his own comments on styling trends.
Video after the jump.
## Source: Motor Authority ##