Webinars: Design and visualization of materials and textures

CDN's first webinar 'Go Virtual: Design and Visualization of Materials and Textures' was presented by RTT on 27 January, 2010. View the recorded webinar in our archive by clicking the above link or find out more in the original article below. Mac users should use this link: RTT Webinar (Mac users) Car Design News is launching a series of free webinars which will be a new source of information for designers.

Hot laps: BMW 435i vs M3 winter tyre test 3

By Ben Barry First Official Pictures 31 January 2014 08:50 How much difference can winter tyres make to your car’s performance and safety? In snowy conditions, choosing between winter and summer tyres is like choosing between crampons and slippers, but plenty of British winters pass with barely a flake touching the ground. So it’s understandable that most of us are reluctant to fork out for winter tyres.

GM sketches out order deadlines for 2012, 2013 Chevrolet Corvettes

We've already told you how General Motors plans the honor the 60th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette with a special trim package for the 2013 model, along with the fire-breathing 427 convertible. But GM has given Chevy dealers the heads-up on its production plans. In short: Buyers have less time than usual to place their orders.