The Man Behind the Model 3: Franz von Holzhausen
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We talked to Tesla’s chief designer about the Model 3, his third Tesla car, and briefly about the Tesla truck and the new Roadster II.
We take a look at everything thats new with the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland!
This concept print is a larger size than the usual ones that I’ve seen on . Was part of a Tesla day 1 event. Item has been in art supply storage
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16.5” Tesla Model 3 Print Poster Franz von Holzhausen Elon Musk Sketch Blueprint
Franz von Holzhausen personally delivered my Model 3
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DeLorean designer has some thoughts on Tesla's Cybertruck : NPR
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Laura Friedman on X: Checking out the Tesla Model 3 with Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla's head vehicle designer. / X
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Franz von holzhausen designer hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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First Glimpse of Tesla's Mythical $25,000 Car? [Video]
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Designer Franz von Holzhausen stands in front of the new Tesla Model News Photo - Getty Images
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Breaking: Franz von Holzhausen to Tesla Motors as design director! - Autoblog
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Mazda designer von Holzhausen bolts for Tesla
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Tesla Roadster Is Not a Priority, Says Company's Chief Designer Franz Von Holzhausen - autoevolution
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The Archetype - UP Suspension On Tesla Designer Franz von Holzhausen's Original Model 3
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TESLA TALKS DESIGN CHIEF DESIGNER FRANZ VON HOLZHAUSEN
Tesla's head designer on the Model 3: 'It's based on the idea of minimalism, that less is more' - Los Angeles Times
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Designer Franz von Holzhausen stands in front of the new Tesla Model News Photo - Getty Images
A look at Tesla Chief Designer's stunning custom Model 3