Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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All hail the arrival of true autonomy? On Tesla’s proposed Robotaxi and techno-insecurity
Tesla’s new marketing push predicts a future of robot cabs, automated buses and autonomous home androids. We already want to get off
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We report from the theatrical, laser-lit launch of Lynk & Co’s first European EV, the 02
In the future, will we treat cars like streaming services and simply subscribe to them? That’s one way that Lynk & Co envisages customers getting into their cars, including the new 02 EV
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The AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ is pitched at both professional DJs and amateur beatmatchers
AlphaTheta’s new XDJ-AZ is an all-in-one four-channel DJ system that adds wireless support and vast connectivity to the DJ’s sonic arsenal
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Kingsley Re-Engineered brings the Range Rover Classic into the modern era with the new KSR
A sophisticated retromod transforms the iconic original Range Rover into a thoroughly stylish and modern luxury SUV
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The new aura.pure coffee machine Loewe’s latest foray into high quality kitchenware
Luxury appliances are firmly in the sights of German tech specialists Loewe, who began with radio and TV and are now building out a portfolio of high-end home essentials
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A Melbourne family home draws on classic modernism to create a pavilion in the landscape
This Melbourne family home by Vibe Design Group was inspired by midcentury design and shaped to be an extension of its verdant site
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Augment your autumn environment with our pick of the latest over-ear headphones
Sound out the new season with this round-up of what’s new and innovative in the world of traditional over-ear headphone design, both wired and wireless
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The new Dacia Bigster SUV exudes the brand's focus on value, utility and functional design
David Durand, design director at Dacia, tells Wallpaper* about the Dacia Bigster, the car maker’s first full-sized SUV
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We make off with a MOKE and experience the cult EV on the sunny backroads of Surrey
MOKE is a cult car with a bright future. Wallpaper* sat down with the company's new CEO Nick English to discuss his future plans for this very British beach machine
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Bang & Olufsen brings the noise with its second audio-visual collaboration with Ferrari
The new Ferrari Edition collection of components from Bang & Olufsen includes speakers, a soundbar and a Beovision Theatre TV
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Fuseproject has given form to Kind Humanoid, an AI-driven bipedal robot that wants to help
Human assistance robot Kind Humanoid steps out for the first time, shaped by Yves Béhar and Fuseproject and powered by AI, with a friendly face and mechanised limbs that can perform a variety of physical tasks
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The mibot is a tiny single-seater ‘mobility robot’ for traversing Japan’s crowded city centres
Japan is the undisputed centre of compact car culture, and KG Motors' new mibot is one of a new wave of micro-EVs that look set to take the country’s cities by storm
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The McLaren W1 is the latest in the sports car maker's tech-saturated Ultimate Series
First F1, then P1 and now W1, McLaren Automotive reveals its latest limited-edition supercar to the world, a £2m concoction of hybrid power and active aero that is, unsurprisingly, already sold out
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‘London: Lost Interiors’ gathers unseen imagery of some of the capital’s most spectacular homes
This new monograph is a fascinating foray into the interior life of London, charting changing tastes, emerging styles and the shifting social history of grand houses in the heart of a fast-changing city
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A transformed chalet by Studio Razavi redesigns an existing structure into a well-crafted Alpine retreat
This overhauled chalet in the French Alps blends traditional forms with a highly bespoke interior
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Aarke has created the ultimate collection for caffeine lovers, the Aarke Coffee System
The new Aarke Coffee System consists of three elegant components, part of the Swedish company’s ongoing quest to reshape the world of appliances
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Hyundai’s new Inster EV ramps up the character and tech whilst downsizing the scale
The Hyundai Inster is the company’s newest model, a compact electric SUV aimed at tech-savvy urbanites who like their cars to have a strong personality
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The Goldring GR3 Record Player is an elegant and innovative new turntable for vinyl lovers
This new record player from cartridge specialist Goldring bridges the gap between high-end and home hi-fi
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Focal launches Diva Utopia, wireless speakers for aesthetically minded audiophiles
Focal’s felt-clad Diva Utopia speakers bring high-fidelity wireless sound to a huge range of audio applications
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The new Bentley Continental GT Speed surpasses its top-ranking predecessor
High in the Alps behind the wheel of a brand new hybrid Bentley, we reflect on what it takes to make a modern supercar
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In celebration of Bruno Sacco, the man who brought order and elegance to Mercedes design
The car designer Bruno Sacco has died. Sacco shaped Mercedes-Benz design for nearly a quarter of a century. We look back on his impressive legacy
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'Safe Flight' is ICON's bespoke reinvention of the legendary 1975 Jeep Cherokee
ICON 4x4 have expanded their Reformer series of one-off custom cars with this reinvigorated classic Jeep, finally bearing authentic Native American imagery for the first time
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Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke division pushes paint technology to the limits in the Spectre Lunaflair
This one-off commission transforms Rolls-Royce’s all-electric Spectre into a shimmering spectacle inspired by atmospherical effects
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The Polestar 4 pulls into view, bristling with sensors and an excellent turn of speed
As an ‘SUV coupé’, the new Polestar 4 exists in a very particular niche, with a high tech approach to creating its distinctive flowing lines. We take it for a ride
