OPEL ASTRA-E, THE ELECTRIC THAT DOESN’T APPEAR
The baptism of pure electric at Opel takes place without fanfare. Also for the Astra, as has already been the case for the Corsa and Mokka, the battery version embraces the philosophy of [...]
MITJA BORKERT AND SIMON HALFON: HOW MUSIC INSPIRES DESIGN (VIDEO)
The fourth episode of the series "Beyond: a Lamborghini podcast" features Mitja Borkert, Head of Design at Lamborghini, and Simon Halfon, a designer and film producer who has worked with artists such as [...]
DESIGN HISTORY | AUDI TT
AUDI TT, TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY (Auto&Design n.94) The Audi TT says goodbye to the market after 25 years with the Final Edition. Here is the original design story of the model. [...]
BMW 5 SERIES: THE SEDAN GOES (ALSO) ELECTRIC
More than 50 years of history (it arrived in 1972) and eight generations under its belt: the BMW 5 Series is one of the Munich-based manufacturer's longest-lasting and most successful models. The ideal [...]
HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP REVAMPS ITS DESIGN DIVISION
Hyundai Motor Group announced the creation of the Global Design Division. The new division will support the Group's efforts in designing all-electric vehicles and future mobility solutions. Luc Donckerwolke, President of Hyundai Motor [...]
RENAULT OPENS A NEW DESIGN CENTRE IN BRAZIL
The Renault Group has just inaugurated the LatAm Design Centre in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. Located near the group's three factories, the new style centre will provide a modern tool for designing [...]
TOYOTA UNVEILS FOUR CONCEPT CARS AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
Toyota presented four electric concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show, each exploring a different market segment. The FT-3e is a next-generation concept that will enrich customers' everyday lives with new driving experiences [...]
NISSAN HYPER FORCE, ELECTRIC ADRENALINE
Nissan unveils Hyper Force the fifth of its electric concepts for the Tokyo Motor Show. Hyper Force is designed for racing enthusiasts who seek adrenaline on the track, but are environmentally conscious. It [...]
LEXUS LF-ZC AND LF-ZL, TWO CONCEPTS FOR THE MOBILITY OF THE FUTURE
Lexus unveils two new electric concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show that explore the theme 'Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience', the brand offers an overview of how it will maximise [...]
THE FERRARI CENTRO STILE TALKS ABOUT THE 499P DESIGN (VIDEO)
A project destined to create a Hypercar for competition in the FIA WEC and a car, the 499P, which allowed different Ferrari teams to work together, developing a car in which the technical [...]