Issue no. 267 summary
Cover story Lancia Ypsilon, the taste of the rebirth
Passion, revenge and pride. Three feelings that are rarely associated with a car or a brand, but in the case of the new Ypsilon they are more than appropriate. When in early 2021 Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, asked Luca Napolitano, CEO of Lancia, to present him with a plan for the rebirth of this legendary Italian brand… by Edoardo Nastri
Show Beijing 2024, discovering new design trends
The world’s leading car market, a strategic technology hub and home to dozens of new brands that have announced they are ready to expand abroad. China is now one of the key players in the automotive industry, and if at one time styling trends… by Edoardo Nastri
Design story Ferrari 12Cilindri, a dream come true
Since 1947, a common thread has ignited the passion of Ferraristi: the V12 engine. The stuff of legends, the very essence of Ferrari, or in the words of Enzo Ferrari himself: “Our engine par excellence, the one we were born with and which defines us”. This was the genesis of the 12Cilindri… by Edoardo Nastri
Concept car Genesis Neolun, the pleasure of travel
Opulence, abundance, technology, sustainability. Interpretations of luxury can be multiple, and Neolun, Genesis’ latest concept car, is linked to formal minimalism: “We asked ourselves what luxury meant for our brand. The answer? Simplicity of form combined with ideas that will make our passengers… by Edoardo Nastri
Concept car BMW Skytop, a classic for tomorrow
“It’s never less than exciting and inspiring to be able to examine these cars in detail and try to imagine what was going through the minds of the designers when they created them”. The Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza is a must-attend event for car design enthusiasts and Adrian van Hooydonk… by Silvia Baruffaldi
Design story Aston Martin Vantage/Valour, emotions for sale
“We sell emotions and there are many of them in a combustion engine, even if hybridized.” Thus Miles Nurnberger, Design Director of Aston Martin, explains why the electrification programs of the English company have been slowed down and why, instead, in a few weeks a car will be presented…by Fabio Galvano
Special feature Geely Starship, unleashing the imagination to connect the world
Modern automobiles are significantly different from those of the past. They are no longer just a means of transportation but have evolved into complex systems that integrate various advanced technologies. From hardware-defined vehicles to software-defined vehicles, and now to AI-defined vehicles, it’s clear that.…
Design story Audi Q6 e-tron,
“Aesthetic intelligence. This is how our philosophy can be defined, which blends innovative technology and progressive design, where aesthetics is never separated from functionality.” Mattijs van Tuijl, who is Studio Leader Internal Design at Audi, thus tries to explain what in his opinion is the biggest innovation of the latest addition to Ingolstadt…by Fabio Galvano
Design story Opel Grandland, new form of dynamism
For Opel, every new beginning in recent years has been marked by a high-wheel model. With the Crossland, the collaboration with Peugeot began, followed by the entry into PSA and then Stellantis, and with the Mokka (and before that the GT X Experimental concept car) the new styling course began with the début of… by Filippo Einaudi
Surfaces&Design Alcantara, diversifying luxury
Tactile, enveloping and undeniably sophisticated. For more than forty years, Alcantara has been bursting into the most prestigious interiors, offering unparalleled aesthetic, technical and sensory performance, which combined with a serious and certified commitment to sustainability (the company has been “Carbon Neutral” certified since 2009) make Alcantara…
Concept car SAIC MG EXE181, celebrating a century in motion
Founded in 1924, the now SAIC-owned British brand MG celebrates its centenary in 2024 with the MG EXE181 concept. This electric supercar was created by the Advanced Design Centre in London and the design team in Shanghai…
Trucks&Design Volvo Trucks VNL & FH Aero, increasing efficiency
We wonder how many top designers there are who, in order to do – as he says – “something that has never been done before,” abandon the glory of premium cars to dedicate themselves to heavy vehicles. We met Jonathan Disley ten years ago, when he was responsible for interior design at Volvo… by Fabio Galvano
Exhibition Audi House of Progress, a play of mirrors
What better occasion than Milan Design Week to world premiere the new Audi Q6 e-tron SUV, a synonym of premium electric mobility, in one of the city’s most accessible venues. The Audi House of Progress has returned to Portrait Milano’s Piazza del Quadrilatero, completely redesigned by the ‘Reflaction’ installation… by Ali Filippini
School IED Torino/Pagani Alisea, tribute to a legend
The allure of elegance combined with a sporty vocation. This is how Pagani Alisea pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Zonda, the iconic two-seater designed by Horacio Pagani. Developed as a 1:1 scale prototype, the car was designed by the 24 students of the IED Turin Master course in Transportation Design led by … by Marta Cinti