ALPINE A390, AN SUV WITH COUPÉ SOUL
After its first static presentation in Dieppe, northern France, the Alpine A390 is back for a public viewing in Malaga. With much milder weather, we can test drive the French brand's electric SUV to discover whether the essence of a brand that for seventy years has focused exclusively on producing gasoline-powered coupés is still present. Let's start by saying that when seen in a real-world scenario, on the [...]
WAGENER LEAVES MERCEDES-BENZ DESIGN, REPLACED BY BASTIAN BAUDY
The Mercedes-Benz Group Board has announced management changes that also affect design. Starting February 1, 2026, Bastian Baudy, currently head of design at AMG, will take over from Gorden Wagener as head of [...]
PININFARINA AND JAS BRING AN ICON BACK TO LIFE
JAS Motorsport will revive an automotive icon with Pininfarina. The model will be based on the 1990 Honda NSX and will offer enthusiasts and collectors a new and modern definition of the Gran [...]
KIA SELTOS, THE PROTAGONIST
Kia unveiled the new Seltos with a world premiere entitled “The Protagonist.” The B-segment SUV represents Kia's vision for a versatile compact SUV that combines bold design, smart solutions, and connectivity. Developed by [...]
CITROËN ELO, THE SMALLER THE BETTER
Citroën presents Elo, a concept car that opens a new chapter for the brand. Following the same approach as the Oli unveiled in 2022, Elo is also a concentration of ideas that explores [...]
MEET THE DESIGNER | MITJA BORKERT, A POSITIVE OBSESSION
Working your dream job is a privilege, but when the aspiration of becoming a car designer materializes at one of the most prestigious automotive brands, you can truly say you’ve hit the mark. [...]
KIA STONIC, ACT THREE
Kia Stonic continues its journey without changing direction, but refining its trajectory and language. The compact SUV that has contributed to the Korean brand's growth in Europe since 2017 enters its third act [...]
RENAULT CLIO: MORE POWERFUL, MORE EFFICIENT, AND MORE MATURE
A winning team... needs to change. At least, that's what has always happened with the Renault Clio, one of the longest-running and most successful cars from the French manufacturer, which has made a [...]
ITALDESIGN, SPEAKING OF THE FUTURE
The automotive world is moving at breakneck speed and, with almost sixty years under its belt, Italdesign knows that staying competitive means adapting quickly to ever-changing scenarios. Joaquin Garcia, Head of Design at [...]
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GEELY GALAXY A7 & STARSHINE 6, BACK TO DESIGN’S FIRST PRINCIPLES
Pronounced volumes, tall wheels, aggressive lines. In recent years, many new models have been featuring a strong character [...]
CUPRA TINDAYA, EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS
With the Tindaya, Cupra unveils the manifesto of its future identity. Lines inspired by the power of a [...]
ASTON MARTIN VALHALLA, PIVOT POINTS IN HIGH PERFORMANCES
Valhalla after Valkyrie. If it weren't for the fact that Aston Martin is associated with the letter V [...]
RENAULT CLIO, HI-TECH SCULPTURE
"The mission of this project? To transform a hero into a superhero." This is how Laurens van den [...]
