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According to the British "Sun", former British chief designer of Rolls-Royce Ian Cameron was found dead in front of his home in Bavaria, Germany. According to reports, Ian Cameron was stabbed by a man. Due to his injuries, the 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, the attacker was a male, about 180 to 190 centimeters tall, wearing light-colored trousers and a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, carrying a red backpack and wearing yellow-green gloves. To find the man who attacked Ian Cameron, police deployed a police helicopter, federal police patrols and several police dog operators to search for the man. At the same time, the police also dispatched divers to search for evidence in relevant areas on the bank of Lake Amer, but the man has not yet been found. Police said it was a violent crime. The man cut the camera wires above the garage before attacking Ian Cameron, an extremely rare occurrence of assassination after being fully prepared, and fled the house on foot after the attack, with no indication of a broader threat to the public.

"We are deeply shocked by reports about Cameron," Rolls-Royce said in a statement after the incident. BMW said it was deeply shocked and saddened by the unfortunate death of Rolls-Royce's former design director.

Public sources show that Ian Cameron is an outstanding British car designer known for his outstanding design achievements among well-known car brands such as BMW and Rolls-Royce. Ian Cameron's design career began at BMW. He has been involved in many important projects, including the BMW 3 Series and the Z8, especially the BMW Z8. It is a BMW classic and plays a role in the history of the BMW Roadster. An important role in inheriting the past and the future, with its stylish retro style and excellent performance, it has become an iconic work in the history of automobiles.

In 1998, BMW successfully acquired Rolls-Royce. After joining Rolls-Royce, it was selected by BMW styling director Chris Bangor. He recruited a 20-person Phantom design team to participate in the design of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and two Rolls-Royce Ghost models. In 2012, Giles Taylor took his place and Ian Cameron officially retired. After retirement, Ian Cameron continued to be active in the public eye as a Rolls-Royce brand ambassador, sharing his passion and insights on car design. He is not only respected in the design world, but also has a high reputation among car fans.

According to the BMW Group report, Rolls-Royce will deliver 6032 vehicles in 2023, a record high. However, Rolls-Royce did not disclose specific model sales. The top two models in sales are the Culinan SUV and Gusteau. In 2023, the United States will remain Rolls-Royce's largest single market, Greater China will be its second largest market in the world, and sales in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and European markets all hit record highs.

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