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      Journey of DC Design from 1993

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      CarTrade Editorial Team

      Dilip Chhabria, an Indian automobile designer, founded DC Design in 1993. DC design so far has produced over 600 unique design cars. It provides highly specialised design and prototyping services to companies like Aston Martin, Renault and GM. Besides this, it also designs and renovates aircraft interiors.

      Journey of DC Design from 1993
      Journey of DC Design from 1993
       

      The DC Design's journey started back in 1993 when Mahindra Invader and Fiat vehicles were revealed. It was followed by DC Sierra Karma that was revealed in the year 1994. In 1995, first international prototyping project for Hawtall Whiting was undertaken by the company. Further in 1996, Gypsy Viva and BTS were revealed with a tag of DC design. The journey continued as in 1998, Sierra Arya and AMB Phoenix were revealed carrying the tag of DC. Interestingly, in the same year, the company made its début appearance at the Delhi Auto Expo.

      Journey of DC Design from 1993
      Journey of DC Design from 1993
       

      The year 1999 proved to be a huge success for DC design. In the same year, Traveller Lextran and Octane Bike Kits were launched along with the revelation of Mercedes 140 Business Vans and Vampire. It the same year, the company attracted Private Equity funding and also set-up a new production plant for Tuning kits. In 2000, Ikoncept was revealed with a DC tag. The company also got a second round of funding from Jardine Fleming. Participation at the Delhi Auto Expo was another highlight of the year 2000. In the year 2001, Devago, Qualis 'ISA' and WagonR Pick-up concept were revealed. Still more, in 2002, DC Infidel, Force Juggernaut and CBZ were revealed. In the same year, DC design participated at both, Delhi Auto Expo and Geneva Motor Show. The following year 2003 also proved to be pretty successful for DC design with the participation at the Geneva Motor Show. The company also started prototyping for Aston Martin AM V8 Vantage.

      In 2004, DC Noble was revealed along with DC Circa 2020 and Mercedes 'S' Stretch. DC Design got a chance to participate at the Dubai Motor Show in 2005. Similar trend followed in the year 2006 as the company participated at the Delhi Auto Expo and the Beijing Motor Show. In the year 2007, Chevrolet Beat was showcased at the New York Motor Show. Presence at the Delhi Auto Expo was another highlight of this year.

      Journey of DC Design from 1993
      Journey of DC Design from 1993
       

      In 2008, DC Ambierod and Sanjay Dutt's 'Lounge' Volvo were revealed. The company also participated at the Delhi Auto Expo and showcased BMW Mini Crossover Concept at the Paris Motor Show. In 2009, the company revealed Shah Rukh Khan's Volvo 14M RV and also showcased Renault 'Twizzy' Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. DC Design witnessed an exciting 2010 year with the unveiling of DC Imperator by Vivek Oberoi. It also participated at the Delhi Auto Expo.

      The fame of DC Design reached a higher level as the company revealed Salman Khan's TATA RV in 2011. DC Lounge – Innova Limited Edition was launched in the same year. The company also unveiled its Gurgaon Showroom. Interestingly, 2012 was the most happening year for the company. In this year, DC Avanti was unveiled by Amitabh Bachchan. The company participated at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo and also unveiled its showrooms in Hyderabad and Chennai.

      Thus, after following the above discussion, it can be easily said with conviction that DC Design is on a roll now.