CDE AT THE LOH COLLECTION 2026

21-27 September 2026

CDE returns to the Loh Collection in 2026 after two successful editions in September 2024 and 2025. Hosted at the National Auto Museum – The Loh Collection in Dietzhölztal, the event brings together cutting edge concept cars wtih classics, youngtimers, restomods, and present-day vehicles for a unique celebration of automotive heritage and design. This year we will host two media days and four public days. New and special cars will be shown inside the museum. During the media days we will also host test drives in the surrounding hills. Expect an inspiring mix of journalists, manufacturers, and selected guests. CDE at the Loh Collection offers a one-of-a-kind experience in a truly exceptional setting.

Jens Meiners & Des Sellmeijer

THE LOCATION

NATIONALES AUTOMUSEUM - THE LOH COLLECTION

’Car Design Event’ was the first event tailored to allow direct contact between journalists and designers in presence of their creations. It was also the first time designers could communicate among themselves in such an open setting. I believe that the event has great potential, and we would like to develop it in the future. Thank you to Jens, Des and their team for making this possible.
Luc Donckerwolke
Luc DonckerwolkeHyundai / Genesis
It was an exciting and interesting event. The discussions about AI, on which we conduct a lot of research, will soon open new perspectives not just at our school, but at design departments as well. During our visit, I could see the enthusiasm among my students. The chance to personally meet some of the industry’s top designers was a great reward for them. Truly an immersive real-world experience.
Professor Othmar Wickenheiser
Professor Othmar WickenheiserHochschule München
The exchange at the ́Car Design Event ́with like-minded people in an environment that breathes car fascination made one thing clear to me: Good design and true progress can only awaken through real passion.
Marc Lichte
Marc Lichte
A beautiful event with exclusive participation of designers, concept cars and historical icons for a ride. For us, the opportunity to present the new design language of Volkswagen Brand together with our new concept car ID. 2all. For me personally, it was the opportunity to meet fellow journalists and designers again in my new role. I was pleased to see the participation of students and young design talents from Hochschule München.
Andreas Mindt
Andreas MindtVolkswagen

THE EXPERTS

A selection of classic experts you can meet at CDE Classic 2024.

Anders Warming
Anders Warming
Design Director
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Luc Donckerwolke
Chief Creative Officer
Hyundai Motor Group
Andreas Mindt
Head of Design
Volkswagen
Ikuo Maeda
Ikuo Maeda
Head of Global Design
Mazda
Karim Habib
Head Of Design
Kia
Thomas Bürkle
Head Of Design
Hyundai
Jo Stenuit
Design Director
Mazda Europe
Robin Page
Director Of Design
Bentley Motors
Marcus Holzinger
Design director
HOTE Design

// INVITATION ONLY

CDE Classic is strictly by invitation only. Selected media, designers and guests meet at the Loh Collection. For more information please contact us.

Media
Designers
Exhibitors

CDE Classic 2024 RECAP

The first CDE Classic in 2024 brought together invited media, designers, and classic car experts for a curated day of presentations, guided museum tours, and scenic test drives through the hills of Dietzhölztal. Set within the stunning National Auto Museum – The Loh Collection, guests experienced one of the world’s finest automotive collections up close, blending heritage, storytelling, and design in a truly unforgettable setting.

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