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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Aston Martin DB12 makes its debut, offering new interiors and a muscular look
Aston Martin gets the fundamentals right. The DB12 may look like a gentle evolution of the DB11, but under the skin it’s a very different car, a ‘Super Tourer’ with classic style and high technology
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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The Icon is an all-electric boat shaped by BMW in collaboration with boatbuilder Tyde
With its high-tech, luxurious interior, The Icon all-electric boat glides across the Cannes coast, bringing BMW’s design aesthetic to the waves
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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All hail the small scale: Wallpaper* takes a trip inside Citroën’s diminutive new Ami
The Citroën Ami is small but perfectly formed, albeit a little rough around the edges. For short city hops, it’s hard to beat
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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The striking new MG Cyberster is the world’s first all-electric roadster
MG is going back to its historic sporting roots with the MG Cyberster, a convertible sports car that ushers in a new market sector
By Guy Bird • Published
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Aston Martin waves goodbye to its grandest of tourers with the DBS 770 Ultimate Edition
Power, beauty and control: we drive the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Edition, a final slice of V12-powered automotive muscularity
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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VanMoof S4 and X4 city bikes set new standards for design and desirability
The new VanMoof S4 and X4 show the award-winning Dutch bike maker is still on top of its game, with better performance, new colours and a commitment to simplicity
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Brilliant Volkswagen ID.Buzz cuts through the increasingly generic appearance of modern EVs
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz embodies automotive practicality and makes the most of Volkswagen’s EV platform, creating a family of vans, campers and light commercial trucks to match its historic Type 2
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Coronation-edition Mini Remastered by DBA flies the flag in London’s Linley showroom
A pocket-sized piece of coronation memorabilia, the ultimate Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive is showcased by Linley
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Inverted transforms Range Rover Classic into an eccentric and luxurious EV
The electric restomod portfolio expands with a high-performance take on an old Range Rover, courtesy of Inverted’s Tesla transplant and bespoke interior
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Auto Shanghai 2023 concept cars: future mobility takes on bold new forms
Our pick of Auto Shanghai 2023 concept cars, as Lancia, Nissan, Citroën and Toyota brought their conceptual EV visions to the revitalised Chinese show
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Auto Shanghai 2023 is now the major global showcase for new brands and next-generation EVs
Familiarise yourself with the automotive landscape of the future as Chinese brands gear up to bring new EVs to Europe and the US
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Polestar 4 SUV coupé makes a sleek debut
Polestar 4, another bright light in the Swedish company’s firmament, is an SUV coupé that majors on style, technology and sustainability
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Zaha Hadid Architects shares its conceptual design for the abandoned British Royal Yacht
Although plans for the Royal Yacht are all at sea, ZHA, Jason Bruges Studio, Vitruvius Yachts and OCEA conjured up a contemporary vision for this very traditional role
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Foster + Partners’ ‘vertiport’ terminal for Dubai, plus eVTOL aircraft on the up
Whilst eVTOL (electric-powered vertical take-off and landing) aircraft seem a no-brainer, physics, legislation and a welter of complexities keep the tech in development
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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MG4 EV brings elegant electrification to a much wider audience
The striking new MG4 EV is helping the Chinese-owned brand garner a new audience and a new image
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Lamborghini Urus S, a genre-defying super SUV, is all attitude
There’s something of the night about the Lamborghini Urus S, a monster truck with a mighty presence and performance to match
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Citroën ventures further into electrification with the new ë-C4 X Electric
The Citroën ë-C4 X is a crossover-style electric family car that doesn’t quite reach the brand’s increasingly high bar
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.33 Spider is a supercar of uncommon beauty and simplicity
The forthcoming T.33 Spider is an open-topped supercar designed with the precision and perfectionism of a Swiss watch
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Maserati MC20 is a magnificent take on the modern mid-engine supercar
Maserati’s snarling MC20 arrives just as the world is looking towards electrification. Is this delectable machine still relevant?
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Toyota Aygo X is designed for the rough and tumble of the city
Compact, competent and free from any overheated ego, the Toyota Aygo X is the socially acceptable face of the combustion engine
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Cadillac Celestiq EV is a bespoke super saloon, paired with a midcentury modern customer experience centre
Cadillac House at Vanderbilt was originally designed by Eero Saarinen. Now restored and updated, it serves as the customer centre for the new Cadillac Celestiq – a statement electric saloon and the most customisable Cadillac ever
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Rolls-Royce Wraith goes out with a high-contrast bang
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow is a handcrafted homage to a record breaker
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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New Peugeot 408 crossover hybrid pushes sophistication and style
The Peugeot 408 is a pumped-up super-coupé, blending Gallic charm with perfect poise and everyday function
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 announced, a performance-focused limited edition
The Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 has been tuned and tweaked and set for a limited production
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Lufthansa offers double bedrooms in the sky, courtesy of PriestmanGoode
New Lufthansa First Class Suites offer more space and comfort than ever before, from ultra-wide seats to the ultimate product for privacy-seeking passengers: a full-sized double bed in a self-contained room
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Ferrari takes the top off its glamorous Roma to create its newest Spider
The Ferrari Roma Spider is designed to embody La Dolce Vita in automotive form, a ‘2+’ soft-topped sports car for roaming around the Riviera
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Kia EV9 is a new benchmark for the Korean brand, a bold electric SUV
Kia brings a concept to life with the EV9 SUV, a spacious all-electric seven-seater that makes a strong design statement
By Guy Bird • Published