CAR OF THE YEAR 2026, THE FINALISTS
From the 35 new cars on the list of candidates, the 59 members of the Car of the Year jury (from 23 countries) cast their votes in the first round to select the [...]
MAZDA, TWO VISIONARY CONCEPTS AT THE JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW
At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Mazda presented two visionary models, the Vision X-Coupe and the Vision X-Compact: both embody the theme “The joy of driving fuels a sustainable tomorrow” conceived by the [...]
MEET THE DESIGNER | JEAN-PIERRE PLOUÉ, WHEN PASSION MEETS WORKS
A classic car fan and an expert on Burgundy wines, Jean-Pierre Ploué, 62, formerly Stellantis Chief Design Officer, claims that any career is meaningless “where passion is wanting”.Speaking of passions, what are your hobbies?“I [...]
ALEXANDRE MALVAL APPOINTED DESIGN VICE PRESIDENT RENAULT BRAND
Alexandre Malval has been appointed Design Vice President of the Renault brand. He will take up his position on January 2 and will report to Laurens van den Acker, Chief Design Officer and [...]
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ, THE LEGEND IS REBORN
Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser became the first vehicle to reach the sixth station of Mount Fuji. Since then, it has fulfilled its mission: to ensure safety [...]
MERCEDES VISION ICONIC, BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE
Mercedes-Benz has entered a new era of what it calls the “iconic design” period. Representing this evolution is the Vision Iconic show car, which embodies the freedom to think beyond conventions in a [...]
XIAOMI OPENS A NEW DESIGN AND R&D CENTER IN MUNICH
Xiaomi has announced the opening of a new European R&D and Design Center in Munich. The facility represents a key milestone in Xiaomi EV's global strategy, which aims to promote the advancement of [...]
TADA 2025, WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The first Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA) took place at Palazzo Madama during the inauguration of the Turin Motor Show. With the theme “Piedmont meets China,” the award highlighted the most significant original [...]
FAREWELL TO TOM MATANO, FATHER OF THE MAZDA MX-5
Tom Matano, the renowned automotive designer famous for creating the Mazda MX-5, has passed away. Born in Nagasaki, Japan, Matano's passion for cars led him to the United States, where he embarked on [...]
“SENSORIAL SURFACE DESIGN”, THE POLIMI MASTER’S PROGRAM TEACHES THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF SURFACES
In contemporary design, surfaces are no longer simply a covering, but a real design tool capable of influencing perception, emotion, and user experience. Color, texture, materials, and finishes help define the identity of [...]