Get the full inside story behind Ford's new global Focus model – its most expressive model yet, and a champion of the company's Kinetic Design philosophy.

The Qazana concept boasted one of the most interesting interior designs of 2009. We examine how successful the designers have been in carrying these themes over to production in the new Note crossover.

We go behind the scenes to bring you the full story of how new Design Director Laurens van den Acker's first complete Renault concept came to life and discover what its liquid-inspired design signals for the brand in the years ahead.

With an interior designed by Kia Design Center America, the new Magentis (or Optima, as it's known in some markets) looks set to establish the Korean brand as a serious player in the D segment. Read our exclusive design development article in the next issue.