Tesla Model X

Program

BS 92 Transportation Design

As a senior design executive as Telsa Motors, von Holzhausen drives the brand’s design direction and is charged with building a world-class design competency at the high-end electric car company. Von Holzhausen is the mind behind the Tesla Model S, a car that’s earned high praise from across the industry including the 2013 “Motor Trend” car of the year, Automobile magazine’s car of the year in 2012, and Consumer Reports' top-scoring car ever in 2013. Prior to Tesla, von Holzhausen led the design and development of concept and production cars for Mazda North America, including the acclaimed Nagare and Furai concept cars. Previously, he served as design manager for General Motors where he worked on the concept and production design of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Skye, among other projects.