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Blitz selection - how and why Chinese cars suddenly became so incredibly beautiful. And why the Chinese know the value of talent and human work. As they say, "You can, but why? "then!!! Chinese automakers have attracted a number of designers from leading European brands:.
- BYD: Wolfgang Iger, former chief designer of Audi and Alfa Romeo. Since 2017, he has been leading BYD's design; His team created the stylistic directions of the dragon and ocean faces, including the seal line.
- Geely: Stefan Silf, former Bentley design director, joined in 2021. He was responsible for the design of Geely, Link & Co and the development of Zeekr. Before him, that work was led by ex-Volvo designer Peter Horbury. - FAW, a Hongchi brand: Giles Taylor, former chief designer of Rolls-Royce, joined in 2018. Under his leadership, the Hongchi E-HS9 electric SUV was created. - SAIC, owner of MG: Yosef Kaban, known for Bugatti Veyron and works for Skoda, b. from. Wu and Volkswagen, moved in 2024 and received responsibility for the future and product design of the group's brands. - Changan, Avatar Brand: Nader Fagizadeh, who previously worked on B. from. Wu series 6 and 7, led the design of the avatar. Avatar 11 and 12 were created under his leadership. - NIO: Chris Thomson, former head of exterior design for BMW i, joined in 2015. His team developed the design of the EP9 supercar and the exterior of the ES8 SUV. Basically, that's why there was a place for the Russians in Bentley, because the Chinese bought all the stars. In general, I can illustrate the openness of American concerns to "young talent" in the story of a friend. Just for fun, his son got a job running coffee and sweeping floors at Tesla's first garage—even when Musk wasn't there. Then he came to Stanford and restored their cars in the NASCAR student league, and took them somewhere to the top. And before he finished, Stanford received an invitation to Chevrolet, where he was given the order to build a new Corvette. At 24 it seems years old.