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From sips at the communal tea house to daily hot springs soaks, historic relaxation rituals abound at Kai Hakone
By Leandra Beabout Published
At London's Incubator gallery, 'Good Luck with Me Here,' unites a new body of work from London-born Charlie Gosling
By Hannah Silver Published

Lulla, a Kamakura house designed by Tokyo architecture studio I IN, brings together Japanese craft, minimalism and idyllic views of both the sea and Mount Fuji
By Daven Wu Published

Mercedes has gone all-electric with the latest iteration of its important C-Class model, the mid-market saloon that was once one of its strongest-selling models. Is the new EV inspired by SUVs or does it set out to conquer them?
By Jonathan Bell Published

It’s update time at Mercedes, which brings revised operating systems, better processing power and a host of other incremental improvements to three of its biggest models
By Jonathan Bell Published

Two new MPV designs revive the idea of the family car as sociable and spacious, rather than the imperious, over-scaled and visually oppressive SUV
By Jonathan Bell Published

Mercedes-Benz S-Class reasserts its place at the top of the automotive tree, with an uprated model that brings fresh layers of new tech and a more ostentatious visual presence than its predecessor
By Jonathan Bell Published

The German designer is stepping down from the role of chief design officer at Mercedes-Benz. We look back at his influence and impact on the world of automotive and luxury design
By Jonathan Bell Published

Mercedes-Benz Design has announced the upcoming Maybach Ocean Club, a ship-based enclave inspired by automotive luxury
By Jonathan Bell Published

The Vision Iconic concept makes a play for a new approach to future luxury, blending art-deco excess with neo-gothic trimmings and monumental scale
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published

Munich’s alternative motorshow is now in its third iteration, combining a traditional exhibition space with a conference and large-scale public activations on the streets of the city
By Jonathan Bell Published