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Mirai Concept Rebooted with Cutting-Edge Design

Toyota has revealed the second-generation Mirai, rebooted as a premium sedan with cutting-edge design, technology and driving performance. The 2020 Mirai and will deliver a significant evolution of Toyota’s hydrogen FCEV powertrain technology.

How VW Plaid Fabric Created a Colorful History

Don't get mad, get plaid! Perhaps we should say VW plaid. Let's face it, a GTI with a plaid interior puts a smile on nearly everyone. The pattern is distinct and emphasizes the special, playful nature of the hot hatch that caused a stir!

Pininfarina Battista is a Pure-EV Luxury Hypercar

Automobili Pininfarina recently announced its intention to develop an all-new high-performance electric chassis and powertrain that will underpin its future vehicle portfolio.

Taisuke Nakamura Named as Head of INFINITI Design

Nakamura is currently responsible for global design strategy, and concept car and production vehicle design. Karim Habib, who until recently was the head of design for INFINITI, has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

Jaguar Design Studio, Most Technically Advanced

Jaguar Design is made up of designers from across the globe and from a range of industry backgrounds, including fashion, watch-making, sports and gaming. Studio has industry-leading modelling robotics, Virtual Reality and an 11-metre 4K digital display wall.

Heavy Metal and High Strength Steel

Fins on cars went the way of the dinosaurs. But, what happened to steel? Could a material associated with cars from a half-century ago still have a place in today’s world? Is high strength steel the answer to all our woes?

Update: ACCD Car Classic – One of a Kind

ArtCenter’s annual Car Classic features unique, custom, specially built vehicles that will include early coachbuilt cars, custom hot rods and motorcycles, concept cars, bespoke supercars, and specially modified vehicles from all eras—classic to modern to concept.

Bugatti Centodieci – Echoing the EB110

The challenge in creating the Bugatti Centodieci was not to allow oneself to be captivated too much by the design of the historic vehicle and work solely in retrospect, but instead to create a modern interpretation of the shape and technology of that time.

Limited Lambo Aventador Roadsters and Huracáns

SVJ 63 Roadster, the most exclusive open top Aventador ever produced: a collaboration between Lamborghini’s design and Ad Personam teams, shown at Pebble Beach along with the Huracán EVO GT Celebration: A homage to the American race victories.

Aston Martin Valkyrie and Valhalla Take Flight

Aston Martin’s latest mid-engined sportscar – Valhalla – has taken flight for the first time alongside the world’s most highly-anticipated hypercar, Aston Martin Valkyrie. If you wish to order one now, you're probably too late!