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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Modena Automobili transforms the 1990s-era Maserati Shamal into a cutting-edge restomod
The MA-01 Maserati Biturbo Shamal gives Marcello Gandini’s iconic 1990s design a fresh lease of life, with uprated engineering, electronics and style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo takes to the snowy Swedish wilderness to reveal its new EX30 Cross Country
The Volvo EX30 Cross Country is a chunkier sibling for one of our favourite small electric cars
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Riva Iseo Super continues the Italian manufacturer’s mastery of motorboat design
A sleek 27-foot runabout, the Riva Iseo Super showcases the factors that make Riva synonymous with waterborne elegance and style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rétromobile revisits some of the icons of car design, along with their modern descendants
We tour the halls of Rétromobile Paris 2025 and take in remastered automotive classics, futuristic record-breakers and mighty monographs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Honda HR-V is a car for those who don’t care too much about brands or bold design
A small but sophisticated hybrid that wears its tech lightly, the Honda HR-V will probably work perfectly forever even though it can’t raise a thrill
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fiat’s pint-sized Panda is reinvented for the electric age, albeit as a compact crossover
The new Fiat Grande Panda has arrived, one of a new wave of compact EVs due out in European markets throughout 2025
By Guy Bird Published
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Land Rover dials it up with the OTT Defender OCTA, the ultimate performance off-roader
Wallpaper* takes a South African sojourn in the flagship Land Rover Defender OCTA, a steely machine that upgrades every facet of the off-roader
By Rory FH Smith Published
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Aston Martin reveals first ever racing variant of its extreme Valkyrie hypercar
Aiming to conquer Le Mans, as well as other endurance races around the world, Aston Martin and The Heart of Racing unveil the track-focused Valkyrie WEC and IMSA challenger
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We drive the new Jaecoo 7, a Chinese SUV that wants to redefine the meaning of premium
Perhaps surprisingly, the new J7 isn’t an EV; instead it’s got a Super Hybrid System at its heart, and a list of high-tech kit that never ends
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polestar’s performance DNA is pushed to the fore by the new Arctic Circle collection
Designed for scything across snowy race circuits, the three modified models that make up the Polestar Arctic Circle collection show the company’s sporting abilities to the full
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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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Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon crosses cultures with a highly crafted approach
This one-of-one Phantom Extended has been built as a celebration of the outgoing Year of the Dragon, overseen by Rolls-Royce’s Shanghai Private Office
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


