Interview: Ian Callum of Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's Design Chief on his masterful new F-Type Coupe and the essence of the brand's legendary style

by Joe Richardson Following the global premiere of the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe—which was widely considered the star of the LA Auto Show—CH spoke with its Design Chief, Ian Callum. He told us about the car that he says “returns Jaguar to its spiritual roots“, his now-discarded beliefs about SUVs, Jaguar’s iconic style and offered some hints about future projects. While capturing the crispness and …

Cool Hunting Video Rough Cut: BMW i3 First Drive

Tearing up the asphalt in LA in the all-new BMW i3 electric car

During last week’s LA Auto Show we spent some time with the all-new BMW i3, which will hit the road in 2014. Employing a ground-up approach, BMW has combined a high-tech drive train with their signature comfort and styling. And with an impressive 170 horsepower and tons of torque, this little electric car is a real pleasure to drive.

Interview: Shiro Nakamura of Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun

A conversation with the Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Design and Brand Management of the Japanese auto brands

Auto designers are part of a very small community, and those who rise to the top to direct the design of an entire brand (or multiple brands) always intrigue us. By nature, these talented people command the attention of the designers that work for them but, more importantly, they are able to sway the public’s perception for decades, and what they fight for in a …