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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A couple of Cupras: we explore the Spanish brand’s Leon and Ateca models
Can the marque’s mainstay models, the Cupra Leon and Ateca go head-to-head with the growing number of all-electric rivals?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bugatti Tourbillon, an analogue hypercar that keeps its digital powder dry, 2024-style
In a world awash with landfill product, cars like the new Bugatti Tourbillon are extremely unlikely to add to the problem
By Guy Bird Published
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Croatian start-up Verne wants its svelte robo-cabs to reshape urban travel
Can the creators of Rimac’s electric hypercar transform urban mobility with Verne, their new autonomous start-up?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Could a car be any more muscular? Aston Martin unleashes the bold and brutalist Valiant
Equipped with a V12 engine, manual gearbox and chiselled bodywork, the limited-edition Aston Martin Valiant is the company’s most extreme front-engined road car to date
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bentley rolls out the latest version of its majestic grand tourer, the Continental GT Speed
Available as both coupé and convertible, the fourth generation Bentley Continental GT Speed harnesses hybrid power to become a record breaker for the brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Evec brings a straightforward simplicity to the art of charging your EV at home
Navigating the complex world of EV charging can be draining. Evec offers plenty of help and no-nonsense, functional solutions
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Meet two new Maserati MC20 supercars, the Leggenda and the Icona
These Maserati MC20 special editions honour the company’s racing heritage and the 20th anniversary of the Maserati MC12 hypercar
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Land Rover’s robust and enduring Defender is still a platform for automotive creativity
The iconic Land Rover Defender will never die out; here’s our guide to the world’s best specialists providing restorations and restomods of this British design classic
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fiat hopes retro-seeking lightning will strike twice with its new Grande Panda
This is the new Fiat Grande Panda, a compact hybrid and electric car that brings delightful design back to a well-loved model
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Vessev’s elegant VS-9 electric foiling ferry makes sea travel smoother and more efficient
Soon to grace the waters off Auckland, New Zealand, the Vessev VS-9 is a pioneering electric passenger boat for a zero-emission future
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inside Bombardier Inc’s new jet manufacturing centre by NEUF architect(e)s
NEUF architect(e)s’ new campus for Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier mixes heavy industry with precision tech, and is set alongside Toronto Pearson International Airport
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The subtly revised Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers clients an instantly commanding presence
A Rolls-Royce is no longer the ‘best car in the world,’ but the best way to make your mark on automotive culture. Cullinan Series II goes even further into the world of branded storytelling and subtle oneupmanship
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Super saloon: HWA EVO is an exacting recreation of a 1990s performance icon
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II is reborn as the HWA EVO, a limited-edition supercar created from a family saloon
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Karoo Adventure is a rugged but lightweight camping solution for the EV era
Compact, sleek and endlessly flexible, Karoo’s Adventure camper is billed as the perfect companion for short stays in nature for those who like creature comforts on a modest scale
By Jonathan Bell Published
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An E-Type like no other: a classic Jaguar gets the Helm and Bill Amberg treatment
The ‘Rhode Island Commission’ is the second car in Helm’s limited run of bespoke restored Jaguar E-Types. As before, it’s involved close collaboration with Bill Amberg Studio to reach new heights of craft
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Orbea’s award-winning Diem e-bike offers performance, choice and style
Spanish bicycle manufacturer Orbea has brought its racing experience to bear on the new Orbea e-bike, a high performing machine pitched at urban use
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Mercedes electrifies the G-Wagen, transforming its brutish off-roading icon
The Mercedes G-Class began life as a utility vehicle, before evolving into a dubious urban status symbol that could win approval from LA to London. How does the first all-electric version fare?
By Guy Bird Published
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The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed and BMW Concept Skytop offer drop-top dreams
BMW and Mercedes-AMG open up with two new convertible concepts, one pitched at performance, the other at the spirit of the good life
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Kia EV3 shows how the Korean brand’s bold aesthetic approach works at any scale
The newly revealed Kia EV3 has all the chunky, geometric appeal of the bigger EV9 in a compact and clever package
By Guy Bird Published
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2024 Mazda MX-5 defines the modern sports car
In a sector currently untroubled by electrification, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster retains its crown as the best-ever compact convertible
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Caon Design Office and Woolmark reshape the form and feel of airline seats
The Modulo concept for a new generation of airline seats uses Merino wool as the primary surface, proposing a fresh approach to materials for transportation design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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KRUG Expedition’s high and mighty new camper pairs raw power with elegant accommodation
The KRUG Expedition Bedrock XT2, created with Arctic Trucks, is a triple-axle off-grid expedition vehicle designed for all conceivable kinds of adventure
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sports carmaker McLaren enters the performance e-bike market
McLaren Bikes’ four new machines bring speed, technology and style to electric mountain biking
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Peugeot E-3008 sets new standards for electric SUV design
The Peugeot E-3008 is an alluring electric car that combines neat lines, smart tech and an idiosyncratic interior
By Jonathan Bell Published
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BMW launches its latest supermodel, the BMW XM Mystique Allure
The haute couture-inspired BMW XM Mystique Allure, dedicated to Naomi Campbell and with a soundtrack by composer Hans Zimmer, makes its debut at Cannes International Film Festival 2024
By Simon Mills Published
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Morgan Midsummer is a bold barchetta designed with Pininfarina
We inspect the new limited-edition Morgan Midsummer, an Anglo-Italian celebration of craft, tradition, innovation and eccentricity that is one of the most striking sports cars of recent times
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aston Martin Vantage review: we take the wheel to find out if it makes the supercar grade
The new Aston Martin Vantage is an upgrade on every conceivable metric, resulting in a machine with more power, luxury and dynamic ability than ever before
By Jonathan Bell Published