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 [...]
AVATR VISION XPECTRA, WHEN LUXURY IS EMOTION
"Design is the driving force behind innovation in the automotive world." With these words Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer of the Chinese brand Avatr, introduces the concept Vision Xpectra, a car that anticipates [...]
ŠKODA VISION O, A DESIRE FOR SOLIDITY
Fully prepared for the electrified future of Škoda station wagons: building on its rich heritage and European leadership in the Combi segment, the Škoda Vision O makes a bold statement, showcasing the next [...]
STELLANTIS DESIGN STUDIO AND BARREU-NEUMAN, TOGETHER FOR WINDELO CATAMARANS
Stellantis Design Studio has embarked on a new collaboration with sustainable catamaran manufacturer Windelo and naval architects Barreau-Neuman. In partnership with naval architects Barreau-Neuman, Stellantis Design Studio has reimagined the proportions of the [...]
FERRARI 849 TESTAROSSA, FUTURISTIC SOUL
A legendary name in the world of sports cars is back. Ferrari has unveiled the new 849 Testarossa, a super-fast two-seater coupe or spider that will replace the SF90 Stradale. The sports car [...]