Airbus' self-piloted air taxi takes to the skies
Airbus' autonomous, electric air taxi has successfully made its first test flight, after plans for its development were released back in January 2017. More
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Carlo Ratti unveils smart road system complete with on-demand drone swarms
Italian architect Carlo Ratti has unveiled a concept for a smart road system, which would feature swarms of drones that deliver first aid, monitor traffic and detect accidents. More
Boeing reveals delivery drone that can carry up to 500 pounds of cargo
Boeing has created an unmanned electric air vehicle prototype that it will use to test and evolve autonomous cargo delivery vehicles of the future. More
Adidas releases limited-edition trainers that match Berlin subway seats
Adidas Originals has collaborated with Berlin's public transport network Berliner Verkehsbetriebe to launch a pair of trainers that feature the same pattern as the city's subway seats. More
Uber's electric flying taxi by Bell Helicopter debuts at CES
Aircraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter has revealed the cabin for an electric, self-piloting air taxi at the Consumer Electronics Show, designed for Uber's scheduled 2020 aircraft taxi service. More
Self-driving cars will "exacerbate congestion rather than improve it" says Paul Priestman
Autonomous vehicles could make congestion worse in cities, according to leading transport designer Paul Priestman, who claims that personal transport needs to be rethought as it's "just not efficient any more". More
Toyota reveals vision for driverless vehicles that switch function on demand
Car company Toyota has unveiled an autonomous, fully electric concept vehicle that could function as a communal taxi, delivery truck or mobile shop, depending on the time of day. More
Byton unveils self-driving SUV boasting facial recognition and gesture controls
Chinese startup Byton has debuted its first concept car – an all-electric, self-driving SUV that it describes as the "next generation smart device". More
Will Alsop designs two colourful metro stations for Toronto's expanded subway
British architect Will Alsop has created metro stations in Toronto's Pioneer Village and Finch West neighbourhoods, as part of an initiative to create more public transit options in the wider metropolitan area. More
Transport
Transport
Nissan's latest technology allows cars to respond to drivers' brainwaves
Nissan has developed new technology that allows vehicles to read the brain activity of drivers, and initiate movement in response. More
Elon Musk faces backlash for calling public transport "a pain in the ass"
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has faced criticism from experts after saying that public transport is inaccessible for many and used by serial killers. More
Boeing unveils MQ-25 drone that it claims will be "changing future air power"
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has unveiled a huge military drone that will be used for refuelling fighter jets mid-air. More
Oiio envisions cars as transparent pods that move both horizontally and vertically
Architecture firm Oiio has proposed a radical new form of transport for Los Angeles, which would see bubble-like cabins passed around on wheel bases that could follow roads and climb up buildings. More
Transport
Transport
PearsonLloyd designs new business class cabins for Lufthansa
PearsonLloyd has designed a new business class cabin environment for German airline Lufthansa, which will launch alongside the new Boeing 777-9 aircraft in 2020. More
MantaDroid offers "graceful" alternative to existing underwater robots
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have created an underwater robot designed to move and look like a manta ray, better disguising the machine among its aquatic surroundings. More
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Transport
Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2017
This year has seen a range of innovative technologies infiltrate the transport industry. Continuing our review of 2017, editorial assistant Natashah Hitti has selected 10 of the best examples, including a trackless train, an air-purifying bicycle and a Jaguar E-type with an electric engine. More
Formula One reveals new visual identity by Wieden+Kennedy
Formula One's branding has been overhauled for the first time in over two decades, in a bid to widen the sport's fanbase. More
BMW unveils i8 Roadster at LA Auto Show
A new convertible sports car is joining BMW's range of hybrid electric vehicles. More
BMW unveils spacious X7 concept car as part of expanded luxury vehicle range
Dezeen promotion: BMW has unveiled its design for a six-seater SUV, as part of an expanded range of cars that promise customers a more luxurious experience. More
Tesla expands electric-vehicle portfolio with first truck and an updated roadster
Elon Musk's company Tesla has revealed its eagerly anticipated heavy goods vehicle and an unexpected sports car, both of which run on electric power. More