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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Mercedes-Benz previews its next-gen people mover with an ultra-luxury EV concept
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept is an art deco picture palace on wheels, designed to immerse passengers in parallel worlds as they travel
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ligne Roset teams up with Origine to create an ultra-limited-edition bike
The Ligne Roset x Origine bike marks the first venture from this collaboration between two major French manufacturers, each a leader in its field
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Subaru Forester is the definition of unpretentious automotive design
It’s not exactly king of the crossovers, but the Subaru Forester e-Boxer is reliable, practical and great for keeping a low profile
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Head out to new frontiers in the pocket-sized Project Safari off-road supercar
Project Safari is the first venture from Get Lost Automotive and represents a radical reworking of the original 1990s-era Lotus Elise
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new show in Saint Louis promises a rare combination of art, cars and elegant fashion
‘Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918-1939’ celebrates a golden age of creativity, showcasing ten unique cars alongside the cream of the era’s style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Milanese Motor Show, or how Milan Design Week got friendly with four-wheels
The motor industry’s take-over of MDW continues apace. We’ve trawled the halls and assembled our own auto show to explore below
By Jonathan Bell Published
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2025 Seoul Mobility Show report: all that's new and notable
Opened at a time of high national drama, the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show has gone on to underscore Korea’s place at the cutting edge of the auto industry. Guy Bird was there
By Guy Bird Published
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A freshly remastered classic Range Rover brings unexpected Italian style to a British icon
Italian company Vinile’s Range Rover Classic restomod made its debut at Milan Design Week, showcasing local craftsmanship and engineering updates
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lexus makes its mark on Milan Design Week 2025 with four new interactive installations
Lexus’ annual installation at Milan Design Week focuses on human-centred technology and the role of data and design in shaping the luxury car of the future
By Jonathan Bell Published
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ICON 4x4 goes EV, giving their classic Bronco-based restomod an electric twist
The EV Bronco is ICON 4x4’s first foray into electrifying its range of bespoke vintage off-roaders and SUVs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rainer W. Schlegelmilch's Porsche photography showcases the aesthetics of speed
Taschen's new edition of Rainer W. Schlegelmilch’s collected imagery from a quarter of a century spent following Porsche racing highlights historical machines, emotive camera technique and major moments on the track
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Testing the solid and sensible mainstream logic of the new MGS5 EV
MG maintains its reputation for quiet consistency with a new electric SUV that’s pitched squarely at the middle market
By Guy Bird Published
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A new exhibition in New York presents the visionary artwork of the late Syd Mead
Future Pastime showcases the visual futurism of Syd Mead, a conceptual artist and production designer who continues to leave a mark on future thinking
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Why the Toyota Prius is the stealthiest and most discreet automotive choice you can make
The billions that Toyota poured into hybrid development has paid off. We sample the stylish fifth-generation Prius and reckon it’s the best yet
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aston Martin looks set to make a bigger splash with its new Vanquish Volante
In the rarefield world of ultra-luxurious GTs, could Aston Martin's new Vanquish Volante be the ultimate V12 droptop?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pure electric power in a velvet glove: meet the new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre
Rolls-Royce brings its Black Badge appellation to the all-electric Spectre, creating the marque’s most potent ever model with a moody interior that combines dark with dazzle
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pretty on the inside: the BMW X3 M50 is a characterful but confrontational SUV
The flagship of the fourth generation X3 range, the M50 xDrive model showcases BMW’s skills at making SUVs that are delightful to drive
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The mash-up between Mercedes and Geely continues with the multi-functional smart #5
The new smart #5 is a mid-size electric SUV that promises an overload of features wrapped up in a stylish shell
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nendo teams up with AREP to transform the interiors of France’s TGV
High-speed rail has a new interiors benchmark thanks to the flowing forms and colours of the new InOui TGV
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Mercedes lifts the covers on its new electric CLA, replete with AI assistant
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA crams high-tech assistance into a svelte all-electric package
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We take the new Jaecoo 7 SUV along South Africa’s famous Garden Route
Endurance, efficiency and economic soft power, Wallpaper* experiences China’s new SUV challenger on a gentle safari across South Africa
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Automotive startup Longbow is taking a shot at making a lightweight, all-electric sportscar
Enter the Featherweight Electric Vehicle, Longbow’s sporting vision of the fun side of electrification
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cantiere delle Marche is an Italian shipyard with a speciality: the high-end explorer yacht
We talk to Vasco Buonpensiere, CEO of Cantiere Delle Marche, about the rise of ultra-self-sufficient, multi-purpose, long distance explorer yachts
By Josh Sims Published
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Meet Starline, the Europe-wide train of the future: grand plans needn’t be politically divisive
Starline is a grand plan for a Trans-European Transport Network of high-speed trains, the first project of 21st Europe, a new creative agency looking at ways to deploy design to make our lives better
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Morgan Supersport encapsulates the enduring appeal of a classic sports car
The Morgan Motor Company modernises the art of bespoke car-building and unveils the Supersport, the marque’s most sophisticated and streamlined flagship to date
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo’s svelte ES90 fastback plays the long game
The Volvo ES90 is a new flagship EV from Volvo, long on range, big on safety and with flowing, characterful lines
By Guy Bird Published
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Maserati GranCabrio blends drop-top performance with effortless elegance
Maserati opens up its range of drop-tops with the purist new GranCabrio, an open grand tourer with refinement and grace. Wallpaper* talks to Head of Design Klaus Busse about the art of Italian style
By Rory FH Smith Published