#automotive-design
#automotive-design

Cars

A Timeless Classic: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in Graphite Grey Heads to Auction | stupidDOPE

2 days ago

UX design

CALLUM E-Type Concept Reimagines Jaguar's Most Iconic Sports Car for the Modern Era | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

A Timeless Classic: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in Graphite Grey Heads to Auction | stupidDOPE

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#custom-vehicles

War Truck is an open configuration restomod EV based on battle-tested Vietnam war jeeps - Yanko Design

Bandit9 Motors merges military history with modern aesthetics in their unique War Truck restomod. A testament to sustainability and design innovation.

2 days ago

Cars

twisted modifes baja bug beetle into off-roader T-bug for desert and sand dunes

War Truck is an open configuration restomod EV based on battle-tested Vietnam war jeeps - Yanko Design

Bandit9 Motors merges military history with modern aesthetics in their unique War Truck restomod. A testament to sustainability and design innovation.

2 days ago

Cars

twisted modifes baja bug beetle into off-roader T-bug for desert and sand dunes

I took the Tesla Model 3 for a spin- here's how it went

The Tesla Model 3 provides an innovative experience but can overwhelm first-time drivers due to its reliance on touchscreen controls.

User experience conflicts with safety driving needs, highlighting potential improvement areas in controls.

Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spied Testing With A Porsche Taycan

The Genesis GV60's hot version is undergoing testing with design modifications that retain some concept features while softening aggressive aesthetics.

Kia EV4 Design and Technology: An Affordable Path to the Future of Electric Driving - Yanko Design

Kia's EV4 redefines affordable electric vehicles with innovative design and sustainable technology, targeting the $30,000-$40,000 segment.

Why Cadillac can only make two of its new $340,000 EVs per day

Cadillac's Celestiq signals a major shift towards high-end luxury offerings in the American automotive market.

Slate Truck is a $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen

The Slate Truck aims to disrupt high car prices with a radical, low-cost electric vehicle option.

GM's EV Corvette Concept Strips Down the V8 Legacy - Yanko Design

The new Corvette EV redefines its iconic design for a global electric future, serving modern performance without nostalgia.

Mobile UX

fromMedium

I took the Tesla Model 3 for a spin- here's how it went

The Tesla Model 3 provides an innovative experience but can overwhelm first-time drivers due to its reliance on touchscreen controls.

User experience conflicts with safety driving needs, highlighting potential improvement areas in controls.

Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spied Testing With A Porsche Taycan

The Genesis GV60's hot version is undergoing testing with design modifications that retain some concept features while softening aggressive aesthetics.

Kia EV4 Design and Technology: An Affordable Path to the Future of Electric Driving - Yanko Design

Kia's EV4 redefines affordable electric vehicles with innovative design and sustainable technology, targeting the $30,000-$40,000 segment.

Why Cadillac can only make two of its new $340,000 EVs per day

Cadillac's Celestiq signals a major shift towards high-end luxury offerings in the American automotive market.

Slate Truck is a $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen

The Slate Truck aims to disrupt high car prices with a radical, low-cost electric vehicle option.

GM's EV Corvette Concept Strips Down the V8 Legacy - Yanko Design

The new Corvette EV redefines its iconic design for a global electric future, serving modern performance without nostalgia.

more#electric-vehicles

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3 days ago

How a NYC garage turned dusty Land Rover Defenders into luxury 4x4 dreams

Brooklyn Coachworks, established in 2018, transforms vintage Land Rover Defenders into modern 4x4s, maintaining classic aesthetics while incorporating contemporary features.

London startup

Mercedes-Benz x Moncler G-Class Past II Future SUV: Where Style Meets Utility | stupidDOPE

The Mercedes-Benz x Moncler G-Class Past II Future blends automotive design with high fashion in a limited production run of 20 luxury SUVs.

fromInsideHook

Cars

The G-Class Is a Blocky Status Symbol That Stands the Test of Time

Cars

Rezvani KNIGHT Redefines the Luxury SUV with Supercharged Power and Tactical Edge | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

Aston Martin DBX S Redefines Luxury Performance in the SUV Space | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Fashion & style

Mercedes-Benz x Moncler G-Class Past II Future SUV: Where Style Meets Utility | stupidDOPE

The Mercedes-Benz x Moncler G-Class Past II Future blends automotive design with high fashion in a limited production run of 20 luxury SUVs.

fromInsideHook

Cars

The G-Class Is a Blocky Status Symbol That Stands the Test of Time

Cars

Rezvani KNIGHT Redefines the Luxury SUV with Supercharged Power and Tactical Edge | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

Aston Martin DBX S Redefines Luxury Performance in the SUV Space | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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#bugatti

Berlin

Bugatti Unveils Berlin Design Studio in Historic Power Station | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

Bugatti Unveils Equipe Pur Sang for Tourbillon: A Tribute to Performance Heritage | stupidDOPE

Berlin

Bugatti Unveils Berlin Design Studio in Historic Power Station | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

Bugatti Unveils Equipe Pur Sang for Tourbillon: A Tribute to Performance Heritage | stupidDOPE

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#toyota

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Lexus GX 550: A Tale of Two Flagships

Toyota focuses on utility in design while Lexus emphasizes comfort and refinement.

Cars

Toyota Unleashes Retro Cool with Limited 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

fromwww.yankodesign.com

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Lexus GX 550: A Tale of Two Flagships

Toyota focuses on utility in design while Lexus emphasizes comfort and refinement.

Cars

Toyota Unleashes Retro Cool with Limited 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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#luxury-cars

London

electric rolls-royce black badge spectre first drive in gothic barcelona

Graphic design

The Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar: Racing DNA with Korean Soul - Yanko Design

London

electric rolls-royce black badge spectre first drive in gothic barcelona

Graphic design

The Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar: Racing DNA with Korean Soul - Yanko Design

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Lotus Honors Racing Icon Jim Clark with Limited-Edition Emira Clark Edition | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Emira Clark Edition is a high-performance homage to Jim Clark, celebrating his legendary 1965 racing season with a modern yet vintage-inspired design.

Cars

#cadillac

Cars

Cadillac CELESTIQ Reimagines American Luxury with Bespoke All-Electric Elegance | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

The Cadillac Fuertiq Concept Could Make Bruce Wayne Trade In the Batmobile - Yanko Design

Cars

Cadillac CELESTIQ Reimagines American Luxury with Bespoke All-Electric Elegance | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cars

The Cadillac Fuertiq Concept Could Make Bruce Wayne Trade In the Batmobile - Yanko Design

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#mercedes-amg

Cars

Mercedes-AMG Unveils Ultra-Rare GT 63 APXGP Edition Inspired by Upcoming F1 Film | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Germany news

Mercedes-AMG Teases Its Porsche Taycan Rival

Cars

Mercedes-AMG Unveils Ultra-Rare GT 63 APXGP Edition Inspired by Upcoming F1 Film | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Germany news

Mercedes-AMG Teases Its Porsche Taycan Rival

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Fashion & style

Porsche 911 Targa inspired aluminium suitcase collection emulates the signature door thud - Yanko Design

Porsche Design's new aluminum suitcases are inspired by the 1965 Porsche 911 Targa, combining automotive design with luxury luggage.

#hybrid-technology

Cars

Ferrari Unleashes the 296 Speciale: A 880-HP Hybrid Supercar Redefining Performance | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Alternative transportation

The 2025 Audi A6 Avant Redefines Luxury and Performance | stupidDOPE

Ferrari Unleashes the 296 Speciale: A 880-HP Hybrid Supercar Redefining Performance | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ferrari's 296 Speciale redefines performance with 880 horsepower and innovative design, elevating hybrid technology in supercars.

The 2025 Audi A6 Avant Redefines Luxury and Performance | stupidDOPE

The 2025 Audi A6 Avant combines luxury, performance, and efficiency with advanced hybrid technology and refined aerodynamics.

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Tesla Cybertruck & Model Y Juniper to visit Australia this weekend!

Franz von Holzhausen credits Tesla's mission and future potential as key reasons for his 16-year tenure.

Remodel

Mansory Elongation Is A Cybertruck That Crashed Into A Carbon Fiber Shed

fromHigh Country News

Cars

The Cybertruck is all tricks and no truck, a musky Tesla fail - High Country News

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Tesla Cybertruck & Model Y Juniper to visit Australia this weekend!

Franz von Holzhausen credits Tesla's mission and future potential as key reasons for his 16-year tenure.

Remodel

Mansory Elongation Is A Cybertruck That Crashed Into A Carbon Fiber Shed

Mansory has transformed the Tesla Cybertruck with an aggressive exterior and luxurious interior, creating a uniquely bold custom vehicle.

fromHigh Country News

The Cybertruck is all tricks and no truck, a musky Tesla fail - High Country News

The Cybertruck is criticized not only for its design but also for its inadequate functionality as a truck.

more#tesla

#porsche

Fashion & style

porsche 911 spirit 70 revives retro motorsports style with exterior decals and safety stripes

Fashion & style

Porsche Unveils the 70 Convertible: A Retro-Inspired Hybrid Powerhouse | stupidDOPE

Fashion & style

porsche 911 spirit 70 revives retro motorsports style with exterior decals and safety stripes

Fashion & style

Porsche Unveils the 70 Convertible: A Retro-Inspired Hybrid Powerhouse | stupidDOPE

From Porsche to BMW: 9 of the most iconic car designs of all time

Iconic car designs blend recognizability, innovation, and cultural impact, celebrating vehicles that shaped automotive history.

#hyundai

Graphic design

The Man Behind Hyundai's Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee

Cars

Hyundai's Insteroid is an EV one-off for gamers

Cars

the story behind 1986 grandeur sedan before hyundai restores it into a concept electric car

Graphic design

The Man Behind Hyundai's Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee

Cars

Hyundai's Insteroid is an EV one-off for gamers

Cars

the story behind 1986 grandeur sedan before hyundai restores it into a concept electric car

Mercedes-Benz Places Miami Expands with Tower 2, Blending Luxury Real Estate with Automotive Excellence | stupidDOPE

Mercedes-Benz launches Tower 2 in Miami, reflecting luxury and innovation in residential living with iconic design elements.

Vue

mercedes-benz turns vision V van into mobile theater with lounge interior and cinema screen

Cars

Mercedes-Benz Vision V Previews A Very Important People Carrier

Miami

Mercedes-Benz Places Miami Expands with Tower 2, Blending Luxury Real Estate with Automotive Excellence | stupidDOPE

Mercedes-Benz launches Tower 2 in Miami, reflecting luxury and innovation in residential living with iconic design elements.

Vue

mercedes-benz turns vision V van into mobile theater with lounge interior and cinema screen

Cars

Mercedes-Benz Vision V Previews A Very Important People Carrier

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#performance

The Fastest Harley Ever? Meet the 2025 CVO Road Glide RR - Yanko Design

The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR represents a radical shift for Harley-Davidson towards performance-centered motorcycles.

Bicycling

Overfinch Unleashes the 2025 Velocity Edition Range Rover: Power, Performance, and Precision | stupidDOPE

Overfinch's 2025 Velocity Edition Range Rover offers a powerful luxury SUV with 620 horsepower and high-end performance upgrades.

Alternative transportation

10 Best Electric Bikes That Will Excite Every Motorhead - Yanko Design

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Cars

Every day is an Italian Holiday in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Fastest Harley Ever? Meet the 2025 CVO Road Glide RR - Yanko Design

The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR represents a radical shift for Harley-Davidson towards performance-centered motorcycles.

Bicycling

Overfinch Unleashes the 2025 Velocity Edition Range Rover: Power, Performance, and Precision | stupidDOPE

Overfinch's 2025 Velocity Edition Range Rover offers a powerful luxury SUV with 620 horsepower and high-end performance upgrades.

Alternative transportation

10 Best Electric Bikes That Will Excite Every Motorhead - Yanko Design

fromPortlandTribune.com

Cars

Every day is an Italian Holiday in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

more#performance

Benedict Radcliffe revives the iconic Lancia Stratos HF as a transparent sculpture that you can't drive - Yanko Design

The Lancia Stratos HF revolutionized rally cars by being the first designed solely for racing, showcasing radical designs by Marcello Gandini that still captivate today.

Cars

Fashion & style

Giorgetti x Maserati Merge Craft and Performance in New Design Week Furniture Collection | stupidDOPE

The Giorgetti x Maserati collection combines luxury furniture design with automotive inspiration, showcasing craftsmanship and elegance.

This collaboration draws from mythology for a unique design perspective that emphasizes speed, form, and artistry.

This Beastly 44 Might Be China's Most Honest Off-Roader Yet - Yanko Design

The Dongfeng M-Hunter embodies 'automotive brutalism,' revealing its utilitarian design with bold, exposed structural elements that communicate strength and capability.

UX design

Rolls-Royce Phantom Cherry Blossom: Celebrating Cultural Heritage in Timeless Elegance - Yanko Design

The Phantom Cherry Blossom transcends conventional automotive design and is a deeply personal meditation on impermanence, beauty, and cultural heritage.

Fashion & style

Isuzu Unleashes the Dragonmax Restomod: A Bold Rebirth of the Classic TFR Pickup | stupidDOPE

With the Dragonmax Restomod, Isuzu bridges the gap between nostalgia and modernity, creating a vehicle that honors its past while embracing contemporary performance and design.

Cars

Yes, you get used to the grille: The 2025 BMW 430i Gran Coupe review

The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe merges coupe styling with practicality, featuring a unique fastback body design and innovative grille technology.

fromArs Technica

Mobile UX

The 2025 BMW M5 Touring review: Way more power, way too much weight

fromArs Technica

Yes, you get used to the grille: The 2025 BMW 430i Gran Coupe review

The BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe merges coupe styling with practicality, featuring a unique fastback body design and innovative grille technology.

fromArs Technica

Mobile UX

The 2025 BMW M5 Touring review: Way more power, way too much weight

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Inside the 1962 Excalibur RS Roadster: A Final Vision Realized - Yanko Design

Some vehicles defy categorization entirely, transcending conventional transportation to become rolling sculptures that challenge our understanding of automotive design.

Cars

'I like things to be optimized': Ford's head of design on how to be creative under constraints

As designers we make thousands of decisions on behalf of our customers . . . we need to be armed with deep insights.

Toronto startup

Graphic design

designboom picks 7 automotive-inspired timepiece designs for watches and wonders 2025

Designboom highlights seven automotive-inspired timepieces ahead of Watches and Wonders 2025.

#collectibles

Design

Playforever Introduces the UFO Colomba: A Tribute to 1970s Italian Concept Cars | stupidDOPE

Everyday cooking

Nissan, the Car-maker, just built a gorgeous Nismo-inspired Sushi Knife - Yanko Design

Design

Playforever Introduces the UFO Colomba: A Tribute to 1970s Italian Concept Cars | stupidDOPE

Everyday cooking

Nissan, the Car-maker, just built a gorgeous Nismo-inspired Sushi Knife - Yanko Design

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Karma Automotive Introduces the Amaris: A Bold New Chapter in Performance Luxury | stupidDOPE

The Amaris signals a major leap in Karma's evolution, blending performance, design, and efficiency into an electrified performance vehicle, slated for production in late 2026.

Cars

fromWIRED

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E, the World's First Electric Mini-Supercar, Looks as Bonkers As We Hoped

Renault has labeled the Turbo 5 3E as the world's first electric mini-supercar, boasting impressive specs like 540hp, 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.

Cars

morgan motor company's 'supersport' is an aerodynamic revival of a classic silhouette

'Supersport embodies an effortless combination of dynamic performance - thanks to its new lightweight 'CXV' aluminium platform - and contemporary yet unmistakable design.'

Cars

fromwww.nytimes.com

Gene Winfield, Whose Cars Starred in Film and on TV, Dies at 97

Gene Winfield, influential car customizer and designer for iconic films and TV series, passed away at 97, leaving a lasting legacy in automotive culture.

#formula-1

Alternative transportation

TRACK MEETS STREET: JON OLSSON'S AUDI RS6 GETS THE F1 TREATMENT - Yanko Design

Design

Engineering in Miniature: The LEGO Speed Champions 2024 Formula 1 Series - Yanko Design

TRACK MEETS STREET: JON OLSSON'S AUDI RS6 GETS THE F1 TREATMENT - Yanko Design

Jon Olsson pushes automotive customization boundaries with an Audi RS6 Avant featuring Formula 1-inspired wheels, marking the launch of his new brand.

Design

Engineering in Miniature: The LEGO Speed Champions 2024 Formula 1 Series - Yanko Design

LEGO's 2024 Formula 1 Series offers detailed models of all ten F1 teams, blending authenticity and playability for enthusiasts and collectors.

Volkswagen realizes touchscreens were a mistake, so it's bringing back knobs and buttons

Volkswagen will reintroduce physical controls, acknowledging that drivers prefer analog knobs over touchscreen interfaces for essential functions.

Mobile UX

VW Design Boss Confirms Buttons Coming Back: 'It's A Car, Not A Phone'

Volkswagen is returning to physical controls in cars due to longstanding complaints about touchscreens being inadequate.

Volkswagen realizes touchscreens were a mistake, so it's bringing back knobs and buttons

Volkswagen will reintroduce physical controls, acknowledging that drivers prefer analog knobs over touchscreen interfaces for essential functions.

Mobile UX

VW Design Boss Confirms Buttons Coming Back: 'It's A Car, Not A Phone'

Volkswagen is returning to physical controls in cars due to longstanding complaints about touchscreens being inadequate.

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Paris food

real-life jaguar type 00 car debuts on the streets of paris during the 2025 fashion week

The Jaguar Type 00 was showcased in Paris, reaffirming its link to the company's heritage and artistic influences.

Morgan Supersport is a fusion of old-school and modern aesthetics in a powerful roadster - Yanko Design

Morgan stands out from the crowd, overshadowing even supercars with the Supersport's blend of modern design and classic elements, redefined for today's enthusiasts.

Cars

Bertone revives the classic Runabout roadster with pop-up headlights in a modern avatar - Yanko Design

Bertone is reviving pop-up headlights in a limited-edition modern roadster, the Runabout, bringing nostalgia back into contemporary automotive design.

10 Best Automotive Designs Of February 2025 - Yanko Design

February 2025 showcased groundbreaking automotive designs that merge aesthetics, technology, and consumer preferences, highlighting innovation in the industry.

Bentley Bentayga Atelier Edition Redefines Luxury with Exclusive Enhancements | stupidDOPE

Bentley raises standards in luxury SUVs with the new Bentayga Atelier Edition, blending bespoke craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.