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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Best of 2026 Beijing Auto Show, record-breaking in scale and scopeThe event has fast become one of the world’s most important showcases for car design. Here are our top ten cars and concepts from this year’s iteration, where Wallpaper* was on the ground
By Guy Bird Published
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Halcyon’s electrified remaster of a 1970s Rolls-Royce offers style, serenity and paceWith its Highland Heather model and new Rose and Scroll commission, Halcyon is a restomod carmaker with designs on the iconic Rolls-Royce Corniche
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Transportable transport: the Lemmo Zero e-bike by Zanzotti is true portable mobilityE-bikes aren’t just getting lighter, they’re getting smaller. The Lemmo Zero is a foldable carbon-framed city cruiser that goes wherever you do
By Shawn Adams Published
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Bentley gets its rocks off with the new Bentayga Artenara Edition, a showcase of craft and speedThe Bentley Bentayga Artenara Edition is the latest demonstration of the scope and reach of the carmaker’s Mulliner division, complete with alpine inspired etchings and perforations
By Shawn Adams Published
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The Fiat Grande Panda harks back to the splendid 80s heyday of the hatchbackWith the Grande Panda, Fiat is rediscovering its small car mojo, downsizing and simplifying without dismissing the importance of surprise and delight
By Jonathan Bell Published
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With the Aston Martin DB12 S, a new flagship Super Tourer is bornAston Martin ekes more power and drama out of its iconic DB12 with the new ‘S’ variant. We take it on a tour through the narrow roads of Provence
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Lunaz electric restomod stable includes the Range Rover Classic. We take a silent rideLunaz doesn’t restore, it remasters. When it comes to the Range Rover Classic, the British engineering company has a well-designed blank slate with which to work
By Trinity Francis Published
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Pavilions, installations and activations: auto makers maintain a high profile at Milan Design WeekFor many manufacturers, Milan Design Week has been slowly transforming into a mobility exhibition. 2026 was no exception, as Range Rover, Audi, Lexus, Mini, Škoda and more chose the event to make their own mark
By Jonathan Bell Published
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High-tech materials, pure aerodynamics and bold graphics align in the Ferrari HypersailPrototype monohulls represent the extremes of ocean-going performance. The Ferrari Hypersail is the Maranello manufacturer’s challenger, complete with supercar-inspired graphics and details
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Vigilante introduces the Scrambler, for those who want a truly utilitarian restomodInspired by the classic Jeep, the new Vigilante Scrambler brings stripped-back simplicity and true off-road ability to the restomod scene
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fiat explores the future of the small car at Milan Design Week 2026Bespoke Partnership
At Magna Pars, ‘Ciao Futuro!’ traces Fiat’s design legacy while inviting a new generation to rethink compact urban mobility
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Paolo Dellachà takes the reins at Pininfarina SpA. What's next for the legendary studio?Pininfarina SpA is one of Italy’s most esteemed design consultancies, born from automotive culture but expanding fast into all facets of visual design. Wallpaper* spoke to CEO Paolo Dellachà about the company’s ambitions for the future and its historic connections to the past
By Jonathan Bell Published
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BMW loads up the new 7 Series with more technology than ever before. We take a tourFlagship cars have always been high-tech trailblazers. When it came to update the top-of-the-line BMW 7 Series, the company has combined new aesthetics with silicon-driven innovation
By Jonathan Bell Published
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When in Rome: is this a world-class car show to rival Lake Como’s fashionable Villa d’Este?This April, the classic car community was in the Italian capital to experience the latest addition to the concours circuit, the 2026 Anantara Concorso Roma
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric: can electrification transform the image of the SUV coupé?The SUV coupé is a benighted typology, neither fish nor fowl. Now that a Porsche-designed performance EV is on the case, do they make a bit more sense?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Morgan Supersport 400 is a new flagship sports car from the Malvern manufacturerMore power, more personalisation and a more refined expression of Morgan’s enduring aesthetic, the Supersport 400 is a worthy brand flagship
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A spectacular private commission showcases Theon Design’s skill with the 911 templateCreated for a Mexican architect, Theon Design’s latest Porsche 911 restomod is a greatest hits compilation on four wheels
By Jonathan Bell Published
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All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is both scaled-down S-Class and a riposte to the SUVMercedes 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
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Fans of compact EVs have two compelling new cars to choose from thanks to Hyundai and VWThe all-new Hyundai Ioniq 3 scales down Hyundai’s EV offering, while VW has a third attempt at making its ID.3 into a winner
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Mercedes-Benz brings updates galore to three of its big hitters, the EQS, GLS and EQEIt’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
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Rolls-Royce announces a new chapter in coachbuilt automobiles, Project NightingaleInspired by the golden age of art deco and streamlined design, Rolls-Royce takes the bespoke process to new levels with its new Coachbuild Collection
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The only way is up: how VTOL flight is being re-shaped by players old and newFinally, it looks like there are some convincing alternatives to conventional helicopters. Josh Sims explores the innovators looking to bring vertical flight to a wider audience
By Josh Sims Published
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We drive the Kia EV4 Fastback, a stylish zero-emission antidote to SUV ubiquityKia’s electric range continues to expand with the launch of the sleek new EV4 Fastback.
By Guy Bird Published
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The Honda Super-N is a pint-size design classic that’s new to the UKThe pocketable scale of Japan’s Kei car culture is now available in all-electric form courtesy of the new Honda Super-N
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Range Rover London Editions pay homage to four London districtsRange Rover took over Belgravia to announce two more London Edition models to round out its quartet of capital-inspired custom models
By Jonathan Bell Published
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OXVoltage is redefining the electrification of classic cars – with this Mini as its first showcaseBespoke Partnership
The British company is building a new development and production model to make bespoke electric classics as usable, reliable and refined as a contemporary EV
By Gavin Hastings Published
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New to cruise? Piero Lissoni cushions the culture shock onboard the Norwegian LunaNCL's Norwegian Luna recently made its inaugural voyage from Miami. Wallpaper* went on board to seek out the shipshape side of modern cruising culture
By Jonathan Bell Published


