Former Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron has been stabbed to death at home The design world was reeling on Sunday 14 July 2024, when news broke of the death of Ian Cameron. The former Rolls-Royce and BMW designer had been reportedly stabbed to death at his home in Bavaria, Germany, during a possible robbery. Cameron, who retired from Rolls-Royce in 2014, led the revival of the British luxury marque with the Phantom Limousine in 2003. Prior to Rolls-Royce, Cameron spent many years at BMW, designing the exterior of the Z8 and 3 series. Full obituary to follow. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login 1/3
Were you over-ruled by GM Management on that option or was it intended to be only a dealer installed option?
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Crazy, sad story. Ferrari connection too—this was a proposal by Mr. Cameron for the Testarossa during his time at Pininfarina: Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Today's Instagram cars Renowned car designer Ian Cameron, 74, was tragically murdered at his home in Bavaria, Germany on July 12. German police say Cameron was stabbed by an unknown assailant who fled the scene on foot and remains at large. As head of design for Rolls-Royce from 1999-2012, the British-born Cameron was the creative force behind the brand's resurgence under BMW ownership, shaping iconic models like the Phantom and Ghost. He also penned influential designs in over 20 years at BMW, including the Z8 roadster of James Bond fame. Investigators suspect the attacker may have targeted Cameron's collection of valuable cars, as a power cable to security cameras over his garages was found cut. Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge released a statement on LinkedIn, saying, “Ian played a significant role in shaping Rolls-Royce. During Ian’s tenure, he led the design team for all Phantom family and Ghost models, creating thoroughly contemporary motor cars that remained sympathetic to the marque’s design lineage.” While the auto world mourns this shocking loss, Cameron's elegant and bold designs for Rolls-Royce and BMW will live on as his legacy.
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whats his background? frustrated designer? an immigrant? from which country? bad RR service advisor? i dont speak german, what was the motive?
anders_warming_design It has now been a few days since we received news of the tragic and utterly shocking death of my predecessor Mr. Ian Cameron. Ian was an extraordinary designer and leader! Observing Ian’s designs - either as a fellow designer or as a Rolls-Royce client - one experiences his remarkable way of ‘getting-to-the-point’ with his design statements; telling a characterful, clear, authentic and convinced story. I personally remember Ian since the late 1990’s, where he and his amazing team contributed significantly to what became the rebirth of the marque - the legend of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as we know it today. He and the team inspired us all with the strength and longevity of their visionary design solutions. There was a particular moment around 2001 where Ian Cameron pulled me aside to ask for my opinion of the clay-model of the 100EX. He looked at me and asked me quite sincerely: “what do you think, chap??”. I was struck by the fact that he would authentically ask for my opinion as a young designer; working on BMW at the time. His legacy and significance within Rolls-Royce Design Team is felt by each and everyone dedicated to the Rolls-Royce brand. Today in the studio we got together as a whole team, sharing anecdotes and stories about Ian; about him as a designer but importantly also as a person. We all concur that the significance of Phantom Seven and Phantom Drophead Coupé as icons of design cannot be overstated. Absolutely unique - representing some of our favourite design-statements of all time! As much as Ian will be remembered for his great contribution to car design, equally - as we knew him - he will be remembered for his intelligent, sharp, fun, dry wit and british humour - always with a slight smirk. We at the Rolls-Royce Design Team remember Ian for his incredible contribution to our great marque - and we honour his wonderful Spirit! “Thanks, ol’ chap!” In these days our heartfelt thoughts are with Verena, Rob, his friends and family.
How about when GM designed futuristic trains. General Motors (GM) Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GM-T1 in 1955, made in McCook, Illinois. I took a tour of that plant when I was a kid in the 1980's. Not unlike the future trucks and buses they also designed. Electro Motive = Hybrid, which is the future and the past, not EV. Image Unavailable, Please Login
The Pennsylvania Railroad had pure electric locomotives using an overhead catenary wire system (like a trolley car) that ran between NYC and Washington. Amtrak still uses pure electric locomotives on this stretch of track. The locomotives, known as the model GG-1, were designed by Raymond Loewy and are a bit "Art Deco." Image Unavailable, Please Login
For local regional only. Only small countries use full electric for national service. And not using the pathetic Lithium battery idea, rather electric rails or cables. Let me re state, not EV battery driven.
I’m thrilled to see an example of this train still exists!! https://www.steamlocomotive.com/places/nmot/ Image Unavailable, Please Login
The scaffolding implies they are restoring that locomotive starting from the top down and are about half done.
I wonder if a caboose exists? https://www.theautopian.com/general-motors-tried-to-invent-the-train-of-the-future-and-ended-up-with-a-gorgeous-spectacular-failure/ Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I would doubt it. Cabooses are used for transporting personnel (brakemen, repair people, conductor) where a long train (freight train) is involved so personnel may be positioned at the back end should a problem arise and people need to walk the train from both directions to locate and address the problem. Cabooses were eliminated starting in about the 1970s due to the labor expense of a large crew size and as freight train mechanical reliability got better. Freight trains are not sexy and the various types of freight cars are usually owned by shippers. Hence, no need for GM to address freight cars. Thus, for the railroads, an aero-stylish caboose would be like lipstick on a pig. However, observation cars (last car on a passenger train) were considered sexy and often outfitted as a lounge and had a rounded rear end for passengers to relax and get a novel view of where the train had been. Notice the table lamp showing in the window of this example: Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
