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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Anya Hindmarch teams up with Brompton to create a fashion-forward folding bike
The power of the pedal is amplified by this timely tie-in between British bike makers Brompton and Anya Hindmarch
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wallpaper* takes the wheel of the Bentley Blower Jnr for a rich automotive experience
Hedley Studios has shrunk the mighty Bentley Blower into this all-electric, road-legal barnstormer. We take it to the streets of London
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept takes the company’s ‘offroad’ sub-brand to new heights
A conceptual vision of an all-electric off-roader showcases Audi’s new emotive approach to EV design and technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Davos 2025: Genesis goes all-out on outdoor machismo with this extreme sport support vehicle concept
Presented to the World Economic Forum at Davos, the Mountain Intervention Vehicle Concept is a wild transformation of the Genesis GV60 into a tracked rescue vehicle
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We are the world: Pininfarina’s ‘Orbis’ taps Papal support for an eco-friendly agenda
The Orbis is a ‘symbolic object’, a gift to Pope Francis from the Italian design agency at a time of political upheaval and social fracture around all aspects of sustainability
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Think small, think electric, as Hyundai attempts to revolutionise the classic Indian three-wheeler
Hyundai’s Micro Mobility strategy, in collaboration with Indian manufacturer TVS, has revealed two conceptual takes on small electric urban transport in a bid to cut the country’s crushing pollution issue
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wellness takes to the skies and the high seas in this concept superyacht and private jet retrofit
High-end mobility design pivots to minimalist calm and life-affirming ambience as wellness trends take hold. The Sea Rover yacht and Afterglow private jet point the way
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Polydrops P21 is a travel trailer with an architectural backstory
Streamlined and ultra-compact, the Polydrops P21 is a self-contained RV aimed at remote workers and energy-efficient adventurers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Are these the most luxurious Land Rovers ever? Welcome to the refined world of Helderburg
East Coast Land Rover specialists Helderburg are committed to the very best, transforming the classic British utility vehicle into bespoke individual creations
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: custom cars and one-off creations from the Japanese home market
What began as a celebration of Japan's custom car culture is a now a major event for many of the country's biggest automakers. We round up the news from Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster gives you an elemental experience
Every statistic about the new Vantage Roadster screams speed; this is a convertible for those in a hurry and unafraid to make a noise about it
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2025: the mobility edit. The wheeled and wonderful machines from this year’s show
CES’s vehicular content keeps on increasing, with big names making big debuts to an eager tech-centric audience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Jaguar’s big rethink earns its Type 00 concept car a Wallpaper* Design Award 2025
We salute the forward-thinking and bold choices of the dramatic Jaguar Type 00 Concept, a preview of next year's all-new electric GT
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Danish manufacturer Zenvo Automotive’s Aurora is the true enthusiast’s hybrid hypercar
Zenvo Automotive dovetails Danish design culture with a love of high-end engineering and exceptional performance. We talk to the company’s Jens Sverdrup about its newest machine, the Aurora
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Taking off? XPeng Aero HT promises world’s first all-electric ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’
Six wheels, six rotors, four seats and an aesthetic that bests even the boldest futurologist – Chinese manufacturer XPeng looks to the skies with this truck and its onboard flying machine
By Jonathan Bell Published
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AC Future and Pininfarina’s RV concepts create the ultimate in mobile living at CES 2025
This trio of smart, expandable RV concepts from AC Future continues the industry's ongoing design evolution and our fascination with life on the road
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Van life with an eco edge – this mobile wooden cabin is designed for getting away from it all
The Cocoon-Freelancer is Attia Design’s alternative to the van life aesthetic, a plastic- and chemical-free timber structure that makes a virtue of simplicity
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Donut Lab has baked modularity and innovation into its new suite of electric motors
Spun out of an electric motorbike start-up, Donut Lab hopes to reshape the world of electric mobility with five new modular electric motors
By Jonathan Bell Published
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RollAway Hospitality describes its all-electric RV as a luxurious suite on wheels
A Californian start-up combines zero-emission tech with expert packaging to create a designer camping experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From Polestar 1 to Polestar 6, a definitive guide to the acclaimed EV brand's cars and concepts
Now that the new Polestar 3 and 4 are on the road, we take stock of Polestar’s progress and chronicle its evolution, cataloguing all the EV car company’s models and concepts to date
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The innovations and eccentricities coming soon from the Chinese auto industry
China accounts for 75 per cent of new EVs, and new models arrive on a weekly basis. Here are some of the key brands looking to reshape the automotive landscape in the years to come
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Maserati unveils the Fuoriserie By Hiroshi Fujiwara MC20 Cielo model
Hiroshi Fujiwara, the so-called Godfather of Streetwear, lends his talents to Maserati’s in-house bespoke division, creating a stylish take on the company’s open-topped supercar
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2024, selected by transport editor Jonathan Bell
What are our cars of the year? We’ve scoured the archives to unveil the machines that most impressed us over the past 12 months, from retro revivals to high-tech EVs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Misfires and Monstrosities: three vehicular design disasters that show taste is in retreat
From a multi-million dollar piece merchandise to a wretched Rolls-Royce, these are the low points of the year in transportation design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II glides into the DMs of the world’s 1 per cent
The Series II version of the ‘Baby Rolls’ has slight but sophisticated revisions to keep this hefty saloon in the targets of an increasingly idiosyncratic and individualist buyer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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DS Automobiles makes good on its conceptual promises with the new DS No.8
An all-electric flagship, DS No.8 is either a high-riding saloon or a low-slung SUV. Either way, it illustrates a welcome dose of fresh thinking from the French manufacturer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The top 10 concept cars of 2024, as selected by Wallpaper’s Transport Editor
We round up our favourite forays into futuristic design with this collection of concepts and design studies showcasing the transport of tomorrow
By Jonathan Bell Published