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posted ago by Narg ago by Narg +40 / -0

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44411498/auto-designer-peter-horbury-obituary/

He wasn't young (73), and I don't know his COVID "vax" status, but he travelled internationally for his job at a large corporation during the time when being jabbed was a requirement to cross certain borders, so . . .

"COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S. As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19." -- https://www.usa.gov/covid-international-travel


Peter Horbury, the automotive designer best known for leading the transition from boxy to curvy during his decades at Volvo and, most recently, as the executive vice president of design at Lotus, has died. He was 73.

A cause of death has not been announced, but it appears to have been unexpected. According to a statement from Lotus, Horbury passed away "while visiting colleagues in China, doing what he has always done—leading, inspiring and mentoring others to challenge conventions and be the best that they can be."

After an almost 50-year career, automotive designer Peter Horbury died suddenly while traveling in China. Most recently, Horbury was executive vice president of design for Group Lotus.

Horbury worked at or for multiple automakers, including Ford, Chrysler, and smaller brands including Bentley and Rolls-Royce. He also worked on motorcycles and the updated London Taxi.

Horbury is best remembered for shifting Volvo’s classic angular design language to something sleeker and luxurious today.