The Car Design Yearbook: The Definitive Annual Guide to All New Concept and Production Cars Worldwide - Hardcover

Stephen Newbury

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858943183 ISBN 13: 9781858943183

Publisher: Merrell, 2006

Synopsis

This title features all the new cars launched worldwide from April 2005 to March 2006. Also included are special features on Italian car design and the latest in dashboard design, profiles of the industry's leading designers, a full technical glossary and a list of all the motor shows in the year ahead. For the fifth yearbook, Stephen Newbury also assesses the recent evolution of design styles, from retro to 'soft'; of concept types, from SUVs to sports cars; and of new interior materials and exterior colours.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Newbury has played a leading role in the creation of an exciting range of road vehicles, from concepts such as the 3PV to contemporary production cars such as the Volvo C70 and the Renault Clio Sport V6. He now works as a freelance writer and design consultant.

Review:

The definitive resource for enthusiasts. This is a rarity, almost an oxymoron - an intelligent car book. A unique and remarkable book ... clear, comprehensive and expertly written. There's so much stuff packed into this book... you really should have a copy on your shelves. Let your eyes gaze on the flowing lines and fetching curves of the world's most dazzling production and concept cars. The definitive resource for enthusiasts. This is a rarity, almost an oxymoron - an intelligent car book. A unique and remarkable book ... clear, comprehensive and expertly written. There's so much stuff packed into this book... you really should have a copy on your shelves. Let your eyes gaze on the flowing lines and fetching curves of the world's most dazzling production and concept cars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrell
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1858943183
• ISBN 13: 9781858943183
• Binding: Hardcover