Transportation
Take a considered look at the fast-moving world of transportation, from new innovations, conceptual designs to revived classics. If it moves us then you’ll find it here
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A concept car with bite: Alpine teams up with Lacoste to create this snappy A290 RallyeThe ‘Beware of the Crocodile - Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye’ is replete with reptilian Easter eggs, bold material choices and the exaggerated essence of these two feisty French brands
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Styling and tech upgrades and a plethora of powertrain options define the 5th gen BMW X5The original SUV is back with a bold claim to be the most flexible, efficient and technologically sophisticated car in its sector. Welcome to the new BMW X5
By Jonathan Bell Published
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London to Le Mans and back: a fitting farewell to Alpine’s awesome A110Production of the Alpine A110 is ceasing. Wallpaper* drove one to Le Mans to celebrate this contemporary sporting classic, in the company of Alpine Racing
By Guy Bird Published
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Honda rewrites the small EV playbook with its 80s-inspired Super-N, a cult car in the makingWe get behind the diminutive wheel of the new Honda Super-N, a tiny city EV that stuffed with practical touches and smart design choices
By Trinity Francis Published
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Amble wants to slow down your journey and turn lightweight mobility into an experienceWelcome to the Amble One, a road legal electric buggy designed for beach trips, far flung resorts and a slower, more appreciative pace of life
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Airbus’ strange, whale-shaped BelugaST bows out after three decades of serviceOne of aviation’s most recognisable silhouettes has joined Concorde, the Super Guppy and the A380 at Toulouse’s Aeroscopia Museum
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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In Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture, Woven City is a living laboratory for Toyota’s mobility techFor the first time, Toyota recently opened the doors to its large-scale experiment into mobility, cross-disciplinary collaboration and new technologies
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Freelander: reborn as a 4x4 brand in its own right and coming soon to a showroom near youLand Rover’s Freelander model has spawned a standalone brand, developed – and built – in collaboration with China’s Chery
By Guy Bird Published
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Morgan teams up with Pininfarina to take the handcrafted sports car to new heightsThe Morgan Midsummer Coupé is an exceptional special project, a run of nine unique customer cars that’ll take this venerable manufacturer to new levels of bespoke creativity
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Honda Prelude wants you to settle down into a long-term relationshipThe Prelude coupé wears its technology lightly, luring in buyers with the promise of reliability, practicality and longevity, with just a dash of awkward style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Assouline’s monograph celebrates the world of that timeless two-wheeler, the VespaIt’s 80 years since Piaggio’s Vespa re-shaped the urban experience, both in Italy and beyond. A new monograph – and limited edition bike helmet – tells the tale of the moped’s mass adoption through words and pictures
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo’s new EX60 is the mid-sized EV the brand has been building towards – does it stand up?Sun, city streets, and a motorway with room to breathe – Volvo picked its moment carefully for the EX60’s debut
By Rory Robertson Published
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Naming a car ‘Superb’ could have spelled disaster – Škoda has proved otherwiseIt’s been 25 years since the Škoda Superb arrived on the scene, a solid slice of affordable luxury that helped put paid to wearisome punchlines
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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Tarform’s electric motorcycles blend Swedish style with American attitudeTaras Kravtchouk’s Tarform Motorcycles has launched the Vera, a stripped-back machine intended to introduce new riders to electric motorbikes
By Josh Sims Published
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All-electric SUV specialists Rivian have launched their all-important R2 model8,000ft up in Utah, we get to grips with Rivian’s new R2 on road and trail, and delve into the company’s aspirations for autonomy, tech and robotics
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The original supercar: 60 years of the Lamborghini Miura – a true design iconStep back in time with the original mid-engined supercar, a 1972 example of the legendary V12 Lamborghini Miura
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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The new Audi Nuvolari is a limited-edition hybrid supercar to radically enhance the brandWith the Nuvolari, Audi is gunning for the luxury sports market, ushering in a new design language and new technology in the process
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lake Como’s Car Week kicks off the high-end classic concours calendar in styleThe Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este is the centrepiece of Lake Como’s annual celebration of the automobile, complete with product debuts and legendary classics and concepts. Wallpaper* was there for the 2026 edition
By Rory FH Smith Published
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5, 4… 3, 2, 1? Renault’s central role in the triumphant return of the small European carThe ball is very much in Renault's court, with the new 4 and 5 demonstrating that electrification can play nicely with affordability – and great design – and re-shape the world of small EVs in the process
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Marc Newson and his team discuss the challenges and innovations of the Ferrari LuceIt will take a while for the dust to settle around the launch of the Ferrari Luce. Let's double down on the reasons this is such a refreshingly radical car that sets Ferrari on a new and positive course
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Ferrari Luce is both cutting-edge performance EV and ultra-luxury design objectFerrari courted controversy by hiring Newson and Ive’s LoveFrom to shape the new Luce EV. Their boldness has paid off – the Luce is an all-electric, ultra-luxury success
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Shaped entirely by Marc Newson, Nausicaä is one of the boldest superyachts ever madeGerman shipyard Lürssen has announced the delivery of Nausicaä, the Marc Newson-penned superyacht that sets new standards for design and technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The mighty Ineos Grenadier is in its element in the Icelandic wildernessThe Ineos Grenadier 4x4, updated for 2026, proves a solid companion on the stunning road to Iceland’s Eleven Deplar Farm retreat
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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An all-electric powerhouse, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé makes a dramatic debutIf you still think EVs are low-key, quiet and a little bit vanilla, Mercedes-AMG wants to change your mind. Introducing the first all-electric car from the high-performance sub-brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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As Ferrari prepares to reveal the Luce EV, is there a future for the electric sports car?Is there any future in a traditional sports car powered by pure electricity? It all depends on who you ask, amidst complex cross currents of mechanical chauvinism, brand snobbery, and economic reality
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Toyota bolsters its EV line-up with the bZ4X Touring, a high-riding electric estateA sojourn in Slovenia provides the perfect backdrop to sample the practicalities and foibles of the new Toyota bZ4X Touring
By Trinity Francis Published
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The past, present and future of Zeekr, a young carmaker with a wealth of experienceZeekr’s VP of Design Stefan Sielaff discusses the Chinese brand’s approach to luxury, technology and finding its way in new markets
By Jonathan Bell Published


