We use cookies to give you the best personal experience on our website. If you continue to use our site without changing your cookie settings, you agree we may place these cookies on your device. You can change your cookie settings at any time but if you do , you may lose some functionality on our website . More information can be found in our privacy policy.
Please provide more information.
Stylus no longer supports Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9. Please upgrade to IE 11, Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge. This will ensure you have the best possible experience on the site.
stylus
trends		 consumer
lifestyle		 consumer
product		 consumer
engagement		 topics events
calendar		 blog
view all
reports
 		about
stylus		 login
stylus trends
Consumer Lifestyle
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Fashion
Beauty
Product Design
Colour & Materials
Retail
Media & Marketing
topics
view all reports
events calendar
blog
about stylus
T&C
careers
contact us
login
Product Design

Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Editor's Picks

As the home show for German brands, carmakers pulled out all the stops to spotlight their directions for the future – but Chinese exhibitors were out in force, delivering stiff competition. We take a look at the show’s most exciting launches.

Share:
Published:
6 Oct 2017
BY: Craig Thomas
DOWNLOAD PDF
RELATED REPORTS
Tomorrow's Wandering Workers
Tomorrow's Wandering Workers Tomorrow's Wandering Workers As light-footed employees adopt agile modes of working, brands and cities must become their sympathetic allies – offering malleable workspaces, task-centric transportation, nimble residential models and supportive lifestyle systems.
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Hospitality & Service
06 Oct 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 Exhibitors at the biennial Frankfurt Motor Show (held from September 14-24) boldly looked towards a future in which electric motoring, autonomous driving and advanced connectivity will be a reality. Our coverage highlights the most important releases, along with the latest developments in colour, material and trim.
Product Design
Transport
06 Oct 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Colour, Material & Trim
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Colour, Material & Trim Frankfurt Motor Show Colour & Trim With a large number of concept cars on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show, there was plenty of room for innovative design to take centre stage. The growing influence of electric motoring on both exteriors and interiors was evident, while LED technology continues to push the boundaries of lighting design.
Product Design
Transport
06 Oct 2017
CMF Industry View: Mass Transportation
CMF Industry View: Mass Transportation CMF Industry: Mass Transportation Our Industry View reports collate the latest trends in colour, material and finish and explain how they will influence future applications in different sectors, focusing on one industry at a time. Here, we round up the themes emerging in mass transportation.
Colour & Materials
Materials
12 Sep 2017
Augmenting Automotive Retail
Augmenting Automotive Retail Augmenting Automotive Retail By 2025, tech-savvy teens and millennials will constitute 80% of car buyers globally. At the precipice of an automotive revolution fuelled by changing attitudes towards driving and ownership, we highlight how to capture tomorrow’s drivers – re-steering relevancy via softer-sell showrooms, cross-platform purchasing and sharing-economy innovations. 
Retail
Store Concepts
07 Sep 2017
VIEW ALL Reports
Circuit S/S 19
Circuit S/S 19 Circuit S/S 19 Circuit looks at rewiring our environment to heighten efficiency and focus. A reassessment of the domestic domain reduces mental clutter for a grounding sense of essentialism and wellbeing.   

Unfolding a desire for visual simplicity and invisible tech that we ushered in with Tamed A/W 18/19, we draw on the pared-back palette of the S/S 19 Colour & Materials trend Extreme Sanctuary to inform this nuanced aesthetic.
Product Design
Overview
18 Aug 2017
Design Directions S/S 19 Colour
Design Directions S/S 19 Colour Design Directions S/S 19 Colour Evolving from our Spring/Summer 2019 Colour Spectrum, we examine the key hues for our S/S 19 Product Design Directions – Build, Activate and Circuit.
Product Design
Overview
18 Aug 2017
Motorrad Concept Link: Connected Urban Transport
Motorrad Concept Link: Connected Urban Transport Motorrad Concept Link BMW has unveiled a new electric concept bike called the Motorrad Concept Link. The vehicle draws inspiration from intelligent connectivity developed for the Motorrad Vision Next 100 – a futuristic concept motorcycle launched by the brand last autumn. Establishing a new understanding of urban mobility, BMW predicts an era where connectivity and adaptability play key roles in transportation.
Product Design
Transport
12 Jun 2017
Materials Focus 2019
Materials Focus 2019 Materials Focus 2019 The most influential materials innovations and aesthetic directions from across the creative and technology sectors are presented in our 2019 Materials Focus. This season's themes are Human-Made, Extreme Sanctuary, Primal Power and Filtered Reality.
Colour & Materials
Materials Focus 2019
30 May 2017
AR Innovation: Media and Marketing
AR Innovation: Media and Marketing AR Innovation: Media and Marketing Augmented reality (AR) advertising is a growing trend, as consumers become more familiar with the technology via Snapchat filters and Pokemon Go. We highlight the latest AR media, marketing and advertising innovations.
Media & Marketing
Digital Culture
25 May 2017
Collaborative 3D Modelling: Car Design Tool
Collaborative 3D Modelling: Car Design Tool Collaborative 3D Tool At the London Motor Show, hosted between May 3-6, London-based design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell launched its as-yet-nameless virtual reality (VR) tool for automotive design. The software enables collaborative 3D modelling, making this a game changer for car designers.
Product Design
Product Innovation
18 May 2017
The New Rules of Luxury
The New Rules of Luxury The New Rules of Luxury The New Rules of Luxury takes a fresh look at a market where consumers may well be looking for less. While tradition still has its place for many luxury companies and their customers, the principles of exclusivity are shifting as global shoppers embrace a new world of luxury values.
Trend Reports
Insight & Innovation
11 May 2017
Luxury Design Recalibrated
Luxury Design Recalibrated Luxury Design Recalibrated Global awareness of environmental shifts and resource scarcity – coupled with rapid technological acceleration – are reframing the ideals and status symbols of the luxury sector. We highlight the latest product innovations driven by high-end demand and the avant-garde designers pushing new perceptions of precious via storytelling, seamless experiences, sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Product Design
Insight & Innovation
11 May 2017
Seducing the Super-Rich
Seducing the Super-Rich Seducing the Super-Rich The global super-rich are driven by a boldly entrepreneurial, exceptionalist spirit that reflects changing attitudes to affluence. We explore the key drivers behind this trend, and define strategies for luxury marketers in all industries.
Media & Marketing
Insight & Innovation
11 May 2017
Geneva Motor Show 2017
Geneva Motor Show 2017 Geneva Motor Show 2017 At the international Swiss showcase, an optimistic mood was reflected in the number of new models on show and a heightened attention to design detail. We highlight the most innovative concepts, exciting new production models and key trends in colour, material and trim.
Product Design
Transport
21 Mar 2017
Geneva Intl. Motor Show 2017: Editor’s Picks
Geneva Intl. Motor Show 2017: Editor’s Picks Geneva Motor Show: Editor's Picks Showing numerous major new models, including concepts for changing views on personal mobility and designs appealing to niche luxury consumer groups, the mood at this year's Swiss motor show was optimistic.
Product Design
Transport
21 Mar 2017
Geneva Intl. Motor Show 2017: Colour, Material & Trim
Geneva Intl. Motor Show 2017: Colour, Material & Trim Geneva Motor Show: Colour & Detail A mixture of production models and futuristic concepts showcased the latest evolutions in colour, material and trim. A heightened attention to detail illustrates how carmakers differentiate through design, while concept cars demonstrated the aesthetic effects that changing fuel engines and high-tech developments will have on car design.
Product Design
Transport
21 Mar 2017
Peugeot Instinct: Lifestyle-Focused Autonomous Car
Peugeot Instinct: Lifestyle-Focused Autonomous Car Peugeot Instinct: Autonomous Car French automaker Peugeot launched its autonomous concept car Instinct at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this month. The four-seater concept is an ambitious vision of a self-driving vehicle that seamlessly adapts to a driver's routines by connecting to other devices.
Product Design
Transport
14 Mar 2017
Ford’s Expedition SUV Targets Gen X
Ford’s Expedition SUV Targets Gen X Ford’s Expedition SUV Targets Gen X US automaker Ford launched a sports utility vehicle (SUV) designed for Gen X consumers at the Chicago Auto Show this month (February 11-20). The 2018 Expedition is lighter and more spacious than the manufacturer's previous SUVs and includes 40 new features.
Consumer Lifestyle
Transport
06 Mar 2017
CES 2017: Automotive
CES 2017: Automotive CES 2017: Automotive Carmakers are meeting consumer desire for more streamlined living with concepts that boost wellbeing, trim commutes and seamlessly merge the car and home environment.
Consumer Lifestyle
CES 2017
18 Jan 2017
CES 2017: Honda's Emotional Car
CES 2017: Honda's Emotional Car CES 2017: Honda's Emotional Car On the first day of CES, Honda's new self-driving electric concept car for commuters impressed the Stylus team.
Consumer Lifestyle
Science & Technology
06 Jan 2017
Croove: Car-Sharing Service from Mercedes-Benz
Croove: Car-Sharing Service from Mercedes-Benz Car-Sharing Service from Mercedes German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched a peer-to-peer car-sharing service in Munich this month.
Consumer Lifestyle
Transport
28 Dec 2016
Nio EP9: The Fastest Electric Car in the World
Nio EP9: The Fastest Electric Car in the World Nio EP9: The Fastest Electric Car Chinese electric vehicle (EV) start-up NextEV has launched progressive car brand Nio and unveiled its new supercar, the Nio EP9 – hailed as the world's fastest fully electric car.
Product Design
Product Innovation
24 Nov 2016
RideGuru: Ethical Ride-Hailing
RideGuru: Ethical Ride-Hailing RideGuru: Ethical Ride-Hailing Boston-based start-up Unleashed has created a price-comparison website that aims to bring more transparency to the ride-hailing industry.
Consumer Lifestyle
Transport
28 Sep 2016
About Stylus Terms & Conditions Careers Contact Us
Updated
Related
 ©  PANTONE®TPX
 COATED
 RAL
 RGB
 HEX
 NCS