Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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A new book on bricks and their patterns is a beautiful graphic object
‘Brick Bonds’ by Melissa Price is an artist’s book that renders architectural history with elegance and style
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The world has a new hypercar: meet the Capricorn 01 Zagato
Blending Italian style with German craftsmanship and materials science, Capricorn’s multi-million-euro hypercar means business, both on the road and in the portfolio
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The Stärke Gen 2 Speedster’s blend of vintage looks and modern mechanicals intrigue
The Gen 2 isn’t quite a restomod and it’s certainly not a brand-new car. Instead, a Missouri-based company has created a FrankenPorsche for the mash-up generation
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The Genesis X Skorpio Concept is a high-speed off-roader for upscale dune bashing
Genesis is racing to conquer all tiers of the high-end car market, with its Magma performance brand and all-electric luxury saloons and SUVs. The South Korean company’s newest concept takes the rough with the smooth
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The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is intelligent, illuminated and can even be armoured
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
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Three new turntables put a fresh spin on vinyl
If you’re fully invested in the vinyl revival, a high-quality turntable is the first place to start. These three decks offer style and simplicity as well as performance
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At Rétromobile 2026, Citroën showcased its history of automotive experimentation
The Paris Rétromobile show saw established brands double down on their automotive heritage, with Citroën bringing eight concepts old and new to the stage
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New Motorola Signature kicks the old-school phone brand into the premium league
A new flagship phone from Motorola brings polychromy, power, big-screen action and even club membership
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Genesis has updated its all-electric GV60. We take the Performance model for a spin
The Genesis GV60 Performance is a fast-paced, finely balanced EV. Is it a genuine sports machine or just a swift but premium ride?
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Ruark Audio reveals the R810 MiE Radiogram – furniture has never sounded so good
Ruark is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a highly crafted version of its elegant R810 Radiogram, the Made in England edition, created in collaboration with Storm Furniture
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The new Donkervoort P24 RS is a Dutch delight, a lightweight two-seater for driving purists
Donkervoort makes extraordinary cars for eager drivers. The new limited edition P24 RS is no different, blending carbon fibre with a host of performance-specific options
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Our highlights from NAMM 2026, America’s biggest music tech trade show
NAMM 2026 offered up all sorts of audio innovation, from boutique electronics manufacturers to the big names in music tech. We’ve assembled a studio’s worth of new gear to explore
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Our three 'houses of year' share an important material
In the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026, we highlight earth architecture as our 'Best Use of Material'. These three houses provide important case studies in using the ancient, and yet surprisingly progressive, building technique
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This Washington State home cements an extended family’s connection to the Pacific Northwest
Ment Architecture designed Heritage House for a partner’s parents, making the most of a spectacular site and a strong connection between family and place
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The limited-edition Bertone Runabout brings a historic automotive concept to life
Bertone brings bespoke to another level with the new Runabout, a Barchetta and Targa sportscar for two
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This piece of Porsche restomod magic from Singer Vehicle Design is utterly bewitching
Sorcerer is a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo, a bespoke design that mixes 1970s high-speed style with modern technology
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What happens next in domestic architecture? New book Future Homes points the way forward
Ellie Stathaki’s new monograph, ‘Future Homes: Domestic Architecture in a Changing World’, tackles the constantly shifting demands on home design without avoiding the realm of aesthetics and technology
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The new Volvo EX60 is a long-range EV with style, concert-grade audio and engaging chat
Volvo wants to set new standards for range and tech in electric family cars with its new EX60 and EX60 Cross Country
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‘Twingomania’ infuses six new electric mobility solutions
TheArsenale and Renault present bespoke modes of transport, taking the Renault Twingo E-Tech aesthetic even further into the realm of personal mobility, on land and sea
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The distinctive new Strada headphones from Meze Audio are hand-crafted for audio lovers
These over ear dynamic wired headphones from Meze Audio bring titanium, leather and Macassar wood to the audio experience
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Maserati can make amazing cars, so why doesn’t the Grecale Folgore feel like a step forward?
The first electric Maserati SUV is un po' di tutto, failing to strike a decisive blow for electrified Italian luxury
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The mighty new Akai Professional MPC XL is a pro-grade music studio in a box
Packing 40 years of music tech experience into a single all-singing device, the MPC XL is Akai’s new flagship studio tool
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Smart scales up into the big leagues with its all-wheel-drive electric #5
Can the Smart #5 channel the qualities that built the brand’s name in Europe?
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‘The Iconic Nordic House’ explores the art, craft and influence of the region’s best residences
A new book of Nordic homes brings together landmark 20th-century residential architecture with stunning contemporary works; flick through this new tome from Bradbury and Powers
