Author: A&D

With its fifth generation, the BMW X5 redefines its role as the aesthetic benchmark in the segment it helped pioneer in 1999. This new chapter in the Bavarian bestseller’s history is, above all, a story of design, in which the classic proportions of the Sports Activity Vehicle blend with the stylistic language of […] L’articolo…

Fiat has unveiled the first image of the Multiplina concept. The model is a bold reinterpretation of the legendary Fiat 600 Multipla, which debuted in 1956. The Multiplina is an electric four-wheeler designed to seat four people. Conceived as the missing link between a Topolino and a passenger car, the concept is said […] L’articolo…

Joaquín García Sanchis joined Electrolux Group as Head of Global Design in March. In this interview, he shares what beautiful design means to him and the important role design plays in setting the company up to become challengers in the industry. Joaquín, almost 20 years of your career has been in the automotive industry. Can you tell us more about your background?  “I studied industrial design and then […] L’articolo…

Škoda is expanding its electric vehicle offensive with the launch of the new Peaq, a model positioned at the top of the brand’s zero-emission range and marking the Czech manufacturer’s entry into the large SUV segment. Measuring 4.87 metres in length, featuring a wheelbase of almost three metres and offering seating for up […] L’articolo…

Lexus is presenting five creative works at Milan Design Week 2026, including the world premiere of the “SPACE” installation, alongside four original contributions from “Discover Together 2026,” a co-creation project featuring emerging talents working alongside Lexus designers. The exhibition, hosted at Superstudio Più in Milan’s Tortona district, will run through Sunday, April 26. […] L’articolo…

At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Smart is unveiling the Concept #2, a model that heralds the return of the compact two-seater that debuted in 1998. Guided by the brand’s design philosophy of “Love, Pure, Unexpected,” the Concept #2 was developed entirely by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team. Adopting a unique approach defined […] L’articolo…

Fiat is participating in Milan Design Week 2026 with CIAO FUTURO!, a dedicated space showcasing the brand’s vision for the future of urban mobility as a socially relevant, culturally driven, and design-oriented experience. The event features three leading figures from the automotive world: Olivier François, CEO of Fiat and Global CMO of Stellantis; […] L’articolo…

Mini and the Austrian design studio Vagabund present a new creative collaboration: two one-off models based on the Countryman, embodying a spirit of adventure, a sense of community, and festival culture. “A long-standing tradition and a core value of Mini is the individual customization of vehicles. Together with Vagabund, we are continuing down […] L’articolo…

Nissan unveiled the new Juke, a compact crossover that will be available in a 100% electric version, at an event in Japan. Agile, compact, and featuring a disruptive design—much like the one that characterized the first generation of the model and ultimately led to its success—the new Juke, according to the company, brings […] L’articolo…