Issue no. 269 summary
Cover story Lamborghini Temerario, giving adreanaline a shape
“We are here to turn dreams into reality and light up the senses: we give adrenaline a shape”. Visiting the Centro Stile Lamborghini is always an exhilarating experience, and Mitja Borkert’s passion is as contagious as ever. He welcomes us into the… by Silvia Baruffaldi
Design story Cupra Terramar, between family and tribe
Decidedly Latin, starting with the marked sensuality of the surfaces, but permeated with a welcoming spirit and volume: the latest expression of the most dynamic brand in the Volkswagen galaxy, the culmination of a successful evolutionary path… by Silvio jr. Suppa
Design story Volvo EX90, shaping the digital
Technology or beauty? Should one cater to the demands of elegance or take a rational approach and reach out to the core of functionality? In the past designers came under intense pressure from engineers, and today these demands have been… by Edoardo Nastri
Design studio Tata Motors Design Tech Centre Italia, Italian imprint
Tata plays the Italy card. Turin, to be precise. The Indian giant, who already had a design studio known as Trilix in the shadow of the Alps, is undergoing a partial restructuring under the leadership of Martin Uhlarik which, among other things…by Fabio Galvano
Design story Geely Galaxy E5, design for world
At Electric Vehicles Expo – Automechanika in Frankfurt in September, Geely Auto unveiled the Geely Galaxy E5 (named Geely EX5 globally), a remarkable blend of classic aesthetics and high technology, designed with an abundance of connotations. The vehicle, which will soon be introduced in…
Design story Morgan Midsummer, avant-garde and mastery
What happens when the timeless style of Morgan meets the futuristic, ever-evolving design of Pininfarina? A shared vision takes shape and, by reinterpreting the timeless silhouette typical of the British brand’s products, gives rise to an original and refined two-seater…by Marta Cinti
Design story Volkswagen Transporter, modern interpretation
“We have transferred the DNA of one of our great icons into modern times,” says Albert Kirzinger, head of design at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. With the birth of the new Transporter the Bulli family, consisting of…by Fabio Galvano
Design story MG Cyber GTS Concept, the urge to race
Compact, sporty and affordable. British sports cars have become legendary for their special features, all of which can be traced back to one great principle: the joy of driving. The MG became one of the benchmark brands in this field thanks to…
Boat&Design Paszkowski Design / Baglietto XO, superyachts: a new era
Explorer but Observer too. Francesco Paszkowski talks about the philosophy behind the new XO yacht range he has created with Baglietto. Boats that draw on the design languages not of yachting alone but of the transportation world as a whole, proposing a new way to sail…by Luca Sordelli
Concept car Carrozzeria Maggiora, a tale to rediscover
Alongside the most known to all, dazzling and celebrated namesakes of automotive style, other ones shine perhaps less perceptibly to the wider public, but capable of skills and expertise that give them an indisputable leading role… by Silvio jr. Suppa
School IED Torino Suzuki projects, the k-car designed for Europe
A small car with immense potential, the K-Car is typically Japanese with really compact overall dimensions (3400x1480x2000 mm). Could it also be an effective answer to the mobility needs of European urban areas in the near future?… by Marta Cinti