OPEL CORSA, VIDEOGAME FUN
Opel has created a very special concept. It's called the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, and it's a car designed specifically for the famous driving simulator Gran Turismo 7, the latest installment in [...]
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 [...]
MICROLINO ’55 EDITION IN COLLABORATION WITH ALCANTARA AND ERRE COMPANY
Presented as an international premiere at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Festival Car, the Microlino '55 Edition pays homage to the microcars of the 1950s, small vehicles like the Isetta, the Heinkel Kabine, or [...]
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 [...]
KLAUS ZYCIORA INTRODUCES THE DEEPAL S05 IN MUNICH
At the IAA Mobility in Munich, the Changan group presented the second model of the Deepal brand, the compact electric SUV S05, which, together with the larger S07, is defining the brand's design [...]
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 [...]
KIA EV4 THE TWO SOULS OF THE COMPACT ELECTRIC CAR
Last year, Kia launched a new design language. Called "Opposites United," it uses, as you might expect, contrasting shapes and proportions to create vehicles with strong personalities. In this vein, the Kia EV4 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]