Ralph Gilles, Fiat Chrysler's Montreal -
reared design chief, was first on the scene of a recent accident in suburban Detroit and is credited with coming to the victims» aid.
Not exact matches
Chief design officer for the Hyundai Motor Group Peter Schreyer said that all six new Genesis models will be
rear - wheel - drive based (all - wheel drive should be optional) in order to achieve distinctive looks and classic luxury - car proportions.
«We've literally taken the front seats and put them in the
rear,» says interior
design chief Darren Day.
«The classic front - engine,
rear - wheel - drive layout of a performance sedan has distinct appeal not just for the Korean market,» Kia
design chief Peter Schreyer said, «but also for the European and American markets.»
Toyota Australia's
design chief Nicolas Hogios said his Australian
design team engaged in enthusiastic debate about the extent to which they should make changes to the 86 coupe, eventually remodelling only the
rear quarter and roof.
Thomas Bürkle,
Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor's
Design Centre Europe, commented: «The bold and distinctive volume of the new i20 gives the car a unique personality, which is underlined by the premium look of the headlamps and
rear combi lamps.
Designed at the Kia headquarters studio in Seoul, under the direction of President and
Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, the CUB is less than four metres long, has rearward - opening
rear doors and an «access - all - areas» interior concept without traditional B - pillars, providing excellent access to the luxuriously trimmed cabin.
Chief among which is the enclosed spare wheel holder: the whole back end of the car seems to have been
designed around it, from the low step of the boot aperture to the curved
rear windscreen - complete with curved heater elements.
According to GM's global
design chief, Ed Welburn, fender skirts aren't likely to return to future vehicle
designs mostly because they add to a car's total cost and compromise the
rear tire size.
Volkswagen brand
design chief Klaus Bischoff adds: «Visually, the passenger compartment has moved toward the
rear, creating what is called a «car - backward» impression.
«This concept allows us to explore exciting new
design directions, as using a rear - drive layout creates very different proportions compared to a front - wheel drive car,» says Peter Schreyer, Kia's Chief Design Officer.&
design directions, as using a
rear - drive layout creates very different proportions compared to a front - wheel drive car,» says Peter Schreyer, Kia's
Chief Design Officer.&
Design Officer.»