Polestar 4 Wins Coveted Car Design of the Year Award
In a momentous celebration of automotive design, the prestigious Car Design News has awarded the Polestar 4 with the highly coveted title of "Production Car Design of the Year" for 2023. This esteemed accolade recognizes the Polestar 4 as a true work of art in the world of car design.
What sets the Car Design News awards apart is that they are chosen by a distinguished panel of 16 top designers from renowned studios worldwide. This year, industry luminaries such as Massimo Frascella, design director of Jaguar Land Rover, and Lisa Reeves, Head of interior design at Volvo Cars, collaborated with the panel to select the winners based on their outstanding achievements.
Outshining nine other exceptional cars, including the Kia EV9, Volvo EX30, and Jeep Avenger, the Polestar 4 emerged as the clear favorite among its fellow designers. With an impressive eight first-place votes, it proved itself as the undeniable champion of the Production Car Design of the Year category.
In addition to the Polestar 4's triumph, the Concept Car Design of the Year award went to the remarkable Dacia Manifesto Concept. This groundbreaking achievement is even more noteworthy considering that it is Dacia's first-ever concept car, marking a significant turning point in the brand's design evolution.
The Car Design News awards also bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award upon Ed Welburn, the first head of General Motors Design. Recognized for his pioneering career and breaking barriers as the first African-American to work in General Motors' design department, Welburn's contributions to the industry are unrivaled.
These awards not only celebrate exceptional design but also highlight the global nature of the automotive industry. With a mix of Chinese, European, and American models making it to the shortlists, it showcases the diverse talent and innovation driving the future of car design.
Car enthusiasts and industry professionals alike can rejoice in the recognition of these remarkable designs and the tireless efforts of the talented individuals behind them. The winners of the Car Design News awards have truly set a new standard for automotive design excellence.
