Domus Academy and Audi Group have launched the second edition of the Desire Design Competition, which asks participants to create a dream car and offers sholarhips for the 2009-2010 Master in Car Design. The deadline is 15 January 2009.

At the Paris Motor Show French automaker PGO has presented Hemera, a compact and lightweight shooting-brake. It is powered by a 2 liter engine and will be available from 2009.

The set of official teaser images of the 2010 Ford Mustang model, that debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The restyled Mustang features a more aggressive design and improved powertrain and chassis.

University of Bologna (Italy) has announced its Master in vehicle digital design. The course is open to 25 students, will start in January 2009 and will last 10 months. The deadline for registration is 10 December 2008.

The Zobin Concept is a design study of a single-seater aerodynamic sportscar inspired by Ferrari Formula 1 cars. The author is Iranian engineer Siamak Ruhi Dehkordi.

Ferrari has delivered the SP1, the first one-off special in its Portfolio personalization program. The sportscar, designed by Fioravanti, was commissioned by Japanese businessman Junichiro Hiramatsu.

Nissan has released a teaser sketch of the NV2500 Concept, that will debut at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show and previews the company's entry into the North American Commercial Vehicle (CV) market in 2010.

To celebrate its recent victory in the Formula 1 Constructor's World Championship 2008, Ferrari has unveiled the Scuderia Spider 16M, a limited edition high performance version of the F430 Spider that will be produced in 499 units.

A series of thoughts by Italdesign's founder Giorgetto Giugiaro about the future of automobiles and the difficulties for designers in the automotive industry of today.

At the Sao Paulo International Auto Show General Motors has unveiled the Chevrolet GPiX concept, a two-door crossover coupe created by GM Design Center in Brazil which explores a new potential segment for the local market.

An extensive report on the Interior Motives Design Awards 2008 competition, whose final ceremony was held during the Paris Motor Show. All the details about the winning entries and a selection from the finalist projects.

The Helios Concept is a design study of a solar energy-powered off-road sporty vehicle. The body integrates a system of large photovoltaic panels that increases the energy charging capacity. The author is Kim Gu-Han from Universität Duisburg-Essen - Germany.

Soul is a project of a single-seat vehicle targeted to older generations. It is focused on sentimental emotions and allows to store, recall and share memories. It was designed by Pforzheim Univeristy student Dalim Seo.

Wigloo is a MPV vehicle targeted to families with an interior characterized by a variety of textile designs, colors, storage solutions and moving imagery that result in a stress minimising athmosphere. It was created by RCA students Ralph Tayler-Webb, Kyu-Han Choi and Carl Saunders.

My Lounge is a design study for a 3-seater vehicle inspired by the fashion and furniture worlds with a basic structure that can be completed by choosing components produced by different brands to create a unique result. The author is Ilaria Sacco from the Royal College of Art.

The Volkswagen T6 Concept is a large urban vehicle with an interior that provides a luxury mobile office. The author is Alexander Shukovski from the Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts.

The Leaf Touch Concept is a single seat vehicle with a leaf-inspired design capable of running on solar energy and transforming CO2 into oxygen. It was designed by Xiaosong Qiang from the Beijing Institute of Technology.

The VW Slimo is a futuristic personal commuter focused on interior comfort. The cabin is based on a multifunctional belt which uses nano shape memory polymers. It was created by Young-Roh Yoon and Sung Uk Kim from the Seoul National University of Technology.

The Volkswagen Nepenthes is a light-looking two-seat roadster focused on strength and lightweight with an exterior made of feminine sharp edges and smooth curves and a comfortable and protecitve interior. The author is Joon Hyung Park from Hong-Ik University.

The Opel Siderium Concept proposes a flexible multi-functional interior focused on modern luxury. The authors are Vinicius Barbosa Crepaldi and Tiago Aiello Tomé De Souza from Brazilian UNESP.

The Free Form Concept is a vehicle with four structural seats which provide protection to occupants, thus allowing the use non-structural materials for the cabin shell to create a feeling of well-being and lightness. The author is Pierre Sabas from the Royal College of Art.

i-Shoes is a design study of a battery powered portable flying board that offers and alternative to walking. It was designed by Yang Liu from Northumbria University, UK.

Audi has revealed a set of design sketches that preview several upcoming models, including the R8 Spider, the new A8 flagship, the A5 Cabrio and Fastback and the A7 four-door coupé.

Nissan has released the first official images of its 370Z model, which will debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale in 2009. The release includes pictures and a video trailer from Electronic Arts's Need for Speed Undercover.

Designed by Renault Design America Latina, the Sand'up Concept is a modular 2+2 coupé based on the Sandero Stepway model that combines open-air driving with pickup practicality. It was presented at the Sao Paulo Motor Show.