At Car Design Dialogues Detroit 2026, designers from Ford, GM and Stellantis discussed the challenge of developing 'human centric' user experiences as new cars become increasingly complex. The good news, they say, is that it can be done.

Many EVs feel like products, not cars. And that needs to change, writes former Ford designer George Watson. "What do people genuinely need, value, or struggle with?"

Hyundai Europe's chief designer Eduardo Ramirez and head of product Christopher McKinnon discuss the new Tucson's premium push with a focus on eliminating clutter and unnecessary gadgets, features that add genuine value to people’s lives.

Steve Eum discusses the role of tactility and AI in creating a more intuitive relationship between people and their vehicles. "The interaction between the human and vehicle needs to be optimised."

The Futura was introduced at the Frankfurt IAA in a metallic teal exterior over a white and fuchsia interior, with jazzy side graphics very much of the time. Its rounded and compact monospace was presented as one possibility of a future Golf.