"If it's ludicrously expensive then it must be good" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a report exploring the growing phenomenon of luxury car brands building skyscrapers. More
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Why are luxury car brands suddenly building skyscrapers?
The past 18 months has seen a flurry of skyscrapers unveiled by luxury car makers including Bentley, Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. Nat Barker reports on the growing phenomenon of car-branded architecture. More
Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads
Tulum-based design studio Roth Architecture has created an electric car accented with local materials to offer a "tranquil journey amidst nature" along the local roads. More
Gijs Schalkx converts car to run on plastic waste
Dutch designer Gijs Schalkx has retrofitted an old car to run on an unusual fuel source: waste plastic that is turned back into oil. More
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks after reports of faulty pedals causing unwanted acceleration
Car company Tesla has issued a recall of nearly all Cybertrucks sold to date, following reports of its accelerator pad becoming stuck at "full throttle". More
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Dezeen Agenda features Lamborghini's first rebrand in 20 years
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Italian brand Lamborghini's first rebrand in 20 years. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Lamborghini redesigns bull and shield logo after 20 years
Italian automaker Lamborghini has unveiled a rebrand featuring a flat, simplified logo as part of a broader "transformation process" aimed at sustainability and decarbonization. More
Bentley launches Bentayga Mulliner to offer the "ultimate in comfort and space"
Promotion: Bentley's bespoke commissioning division, Mulliner, has unveiled its flagship SUV that aims to combine the performance of a supercar with the comfort of a limousine. More
"Visionary" car designer Marcello Gandini dies aged 85
Prolific Italian car designer Marcello Gandini, credited with creating the first-ever supercar, has passed away at age 85. More
Cassina models Lancia car interior on Italian living rooms
Furniture company Cassina has partnered with Lancia to design a homely cabin for the automaker's Ypsilon model featuring "the first-ever table" in a car's cockpit and seats upholstered in lush blue velvet. More
Black cars surround furniture by Willo Perron and USM in Sized Selects exhibition
American design studio Sized has arranged black cars around furniture for an exhibition in Los Angeles that aims to embody the city's "intrinsic" relationship with automobiles. More
Job Smeets brings styling of Firmship boats to Land Rover Defender
Designer Job Smeets has collaborated with Firmship – the yacht brand of former Moooi CEO Casper Vissers – to create a limited-edition Land Rover Defender defined by the same stark minimalism and historic references as its ships. More
Dezeen Debate features Polestar's "forward-looking" rear-windowless electric car
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the Polestar 4 electric car, which doesn't have a rear window. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More
Polestar eliminates the rear window in latest electric car
Swedish automaker Polestar has begun taking orders for the Polestar 4 – the world's first mass-market car to have no rear window. More
Dezeen video reveals Tesla's Cybertruck in action
As Tesla rolls out deliveries of its controversial Cybertruck, this Dezeen video shares a look inside the electric pickup and showcases some of its unique features, including the hexagonal steering wheel and retractable truck bed cover. More
"Making cars electric is not enough" says Lowie Vermeersch
Former Ferrari-designer Lowie Vermeersch has created a new type of micro vehicle intended to push traditional cars off the road. In this interview, he discusses new start-up Komma and his vision for the future of mobility. More
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"The Cybertruck encapsulates a dystopian future vision where the United States is sliding into lawlessness"
Elon Musk's bulletproof Cybertruck represents a dystopian vision of America but exactly who it's intended for remains unclear, writes James McLachlan. More
Dezeen's top 10 car designs of 2023
Next in our review of 2023 we round up 10 eye-catching car designs featured on Dezeen this year, including Tesla's Cybertruck, a muscular SUV by Rezvani Motors and David Beckham's designs for a pair of Maserati cars. More
Tesla Cybertruck launched and now in showrooms
Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck has been officially unveiled and is now appearing in showrooms across the USA, including being spotted in the Miami Design District during Miami art week. More
Carmaker Nio unveils fashion made using waste from its own production
Chinese car manufacturer Nio has launched Blue Sky Lab, its own sustainable fashion brand, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. More