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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Auto Shanghai 2023 concept cars: future mobility takes on bold new forms
Our pick of Auto Shanghai 2023 concept cars, as Lancia, Nissan, Citroën and Toyota brought their conceptual EV visions to the revitalised Chinese show
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Auto Shanghai 2023 is now the major global showcase for new brands and next-generation EVs
Familiarise yourself with the automotive landscape of the future as Chinese brands gear up to bring new EVs to Europe and the US
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polestar 4 SUV coupé makes a sleek debut
Polestar 4, another bright light in the Swedish company’s firmament, is an SUV coupé that majors on style, technology and sustainability
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Zaha Hadid Architects shares its conceptual design for the abandoned British Royal Yacht
Although plans for the Royal Yacht are all at sea, ZHA, Jason Bruges Studio, Vitruvius Yachts and OCEA conjured up a contemporary vision for this very traditional role
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Foster + Partners’ ‘vertiport’ terminal for Dubai, plus eVTOL aircraft on the up
Whilst eVTOL (electric-powered vertical take-off and landing) aircraft seem a no-brainer, physics, legislation and a welter of complexities keep the tech in development
By Jonathan Bell Published
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MG4 EV brings elegant electrification to a much wider audience
The striking new MG4 EV is helping the Chinese-owned brand garner a new audience and a new image
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lamborghini Urus S, a genre-defying super SUV, is all attitude
There’s something of the night about the Lamborghini Urus S, a monster truck with a mighty presence and performance to match
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Citroën ventures further into electrification with the new ë-C4 X Electric
The Citroën ë-C4 X is a crossover-style electric family car that doesn’t quite reach the brand’s increasingly high bar
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.33 Spider is a supercar of uncommon beauty and simplicity
The forthcoming T.33 Spider is an open-topped supercar designed with the precision and perfectionism of a Swiss watch
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Maserati MC20 is a magnificent take on the modern mid-engine supercar
Maserati’s snarling MC20 arrives just as the world is looking towards electrification. Is this delectable machine still relevant?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Toyota Aygo X is designed for the rough and tumble of the city
Compact, competent and free from any overheated ego, the Toyota Aygo X is the socially acceptable face of the combustion engine
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cadillac Celestiq EV is a bespoke super saloon, paired with a midcentury modern customer experience centre
Cadillac House at Vanderbilt was originally designed by Eero Saarinen. Now restored and updated, it serves as the customer centre for the new Cadillac Celestiq – a statement electric saloon and the most customisable Cadillac ever
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rolls-Royce Wraith goes out with a high-contrast bang
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow is a handcrafted homage to a record breaker
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Peugeot 408 crossover hybrid pushes sophistication and style
The Peugeot 408 is a pumped-up super-coupé, blending Gallic charm with perfect poise and everyday function
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 announced, a performance-focused limited edition
The Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 has been tuned and tweaked and set for a limited production
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lufthansa offers double bedrooms in the sky, courtesy of PriestmanGoode
New Lufthansa First Class Suites offer more space and comfort than ever before, from ultra-wide seats to the ultimate product for privacy-seeking passengers: a full-sized double bed in a self-contained room
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ferrari takes the top off its glamorous Roma to create its newest Spider
The Ferrari Roma Spider is designed to embody La Dolce Vita in automotive form, a ‘2+’ soft-topped sports car for roaming around the Riviera
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Kia EV9 is a new benchmark for the Korean brand, a bold electric SUV
Kia brings a concept to life with the EV9 SUV, a spacious all-electric seven-seater that makes a strong design statement
By Guy Bird Published
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Wiesmann pivots to electric with the new Project Thunderball roadster
Three new Wiesmann Project Thunderball concept design schemes showcase the German car maker’s forthcoming EV roadster in all its retro glory
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Flavio Manzoni gives Wallpaper* an exclusive insight into the new Ferrari Purosangue
The Ferrari Purosangue marks a radical departure for the Italian sports car brand, bringing four doors and everyday practicality to the fabled badge for the first time. Ferrari's chief design officer Flavio Manzoni describes the design approach
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pearson Lloyd builds a better business class for long-term client Lufthansa
As travellers seek out new experiences, Pearson Lloyd reinvents Lufthansa Business Class to create a series of flexible airborne spaces
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Finnair raises the bar for business class travel with PriestmanGoode
Finnair Business Class’ AirLounge seat by PriestmanGoode puts a different angle on air travel
By Lauren Ho Published
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Lightship L1 is a futuristic, all-electric new take on the recreational vehicle
The ground-up design of the Lightship L1 aims to change travel trailers for ever, adding an electric powertrain and an expandable, modernist interior
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ferrari Purosangue is the marque’s high-riding, four-door venture into unknown territory
We sample Ferrari’s first foray into a true family car, a high-performance four-seater that extends the Italian marque’s abilities into a whole new sphere of influence
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Iris van Herpen infuses a bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom with her signature style
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Syntopia is a one-off project from the company’s Bespoke department, stitching the work of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen into its elegant interior
By Nargess Banks Published
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Porsche 911 Turbo S still defines the spiritual heart of the company
Few sports cars have the record and results of Porsche's 911, a sports car for all seasons. The eighth generation machine stays true to the original blueprint
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Garage Deluxe will stash your supercars securely for all time
Garage Deluxe customisable underground car parks are part museum, part entertaining space. All you need is the acreage and the automobiles
By Jonathan Bell Published