Transport
Transport
Renault replaces doors with a sliding roof for Trezor concept car
French car manufacturer Renault has unveiled its latest concept electric car, which features a roof that "opens like the lid of a jewellery box". More
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Senscommon designs unisex raincoat for cyclists with split hem to keep legs dry
Amsterdam fashion label Senscommon has combined high-tech fabrics with functional fastenings to create a waterproof coat designed specifically for cyclists (+ movie). More
Aston Martin ventures into the seas with its first powerboat
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has made its first foray into nautical design with a powerboat (+ slideshow). More
PriestmanGoode "re-evaluates sitting" with designs to tackle train overcrowding
London studio PriestmanGoode has tackled the problem of overcrowding on public transport with new designs that rethink how people sit on their commute (+ movie). More
"World's first" flat-pack truck designed to deliver aid to developing countries
This flat-packed delivery truck is designed to be easily disassembled and packed away in under 12 hours (+ slideshow). More
Pininfarina puts sports car design expertise into its first electric bicycle
Italian transport design studio Pininfarina has released its first electric bike, created with bicycle makers Diavelo (+ slideshow). More
Mercedes-Benz unveils prototype for drone-equipped delivery van
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans for a delivery "van of the future" that features fully automated cargo loading and drones that drop off packages (+ slideshow). More
Electric bicycle Gi FlyBike can be folded up in a second
This Kickstarter-funded electric bicycle has been tailored to the demands of city riding with a quick-folding mechanism and remote locking system (+ movie). More
Boeing 747 designer Joe Sutter dies
The American engineer known as the father of the Boeing 747 has died at the age of 95. More
Calatrava's Oculus at the World Trade Center photographed by Hufton + Crow
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava's vast ribbed structure that soars over the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York is captured in these images by British photography duo Hufton + Crow (+ slideshow). More
World's biggest aircraft "the Flying Bum" crashes on test flight
The bulbous aircraft known as the "Flying Bum" has slowly nose-dived into a field during its second test flight in the English countryside (+ movie). More
Tesla auto-pilot feature successfully brings driver to emergency room
A Tesla Model X has safely driven its owner to a hospital, after he activated the car's auto-pilot function following a potentially fatal blood clot. More
World's largest aircraft "the Flying Bum" prepares for first flight
A vessel said to be the world's largest aircraft has left its hangar for the first time, in preparation for a test flight (+ slideshow). More
Traffic-straddling bus makes first test run on Chinese roads
A bus that straddles traffic has made its first journey in the Chinese city of Qinhuangdao (+ slideshow). More
Tesla to merge with solar power company SolarCity
Business news: Elon Musk is moving closer to his vision for a "one-stop solar and storage experience", with the announcement that his company Tesla is set to buy solar panel manufacturer SolarCity. More
Transport
Transport
Bristol Cars launches its first model in 10 years
A decade after its last launch, British luxury automobile company Bristol Cars has unveiled its new speedster model, named the Bristol Bullet (+ slideshow). More
Elon Musk unveils vision for self-driving electric buses and trucks in Tesla masterplan
Electric car brand Tesla will "expand to cover the major forms of terrestrial transport" and unveil autonomous buses and trucks next year, founder Elon Musk revealed in an updated masterplan posted to the company blog. More
Transport
Transport
Büro North proposes ground-level traffic lights to prevent pedestrian accidents
Prompted by accidents involving players of Pokémon GO, Australian firm Büro North has devised a concept for in-ground traffic lights to prevent pedestrians using smartphones from walking out onto the road (+ movie). More
HOK envisions flying hotel pods that can access remote holiday destinations
Global architecture firm HOK has created a conceptual proposal for a fleet of drones that would serve as a portable hotel, enabling access to far-flung locales (+ slideshow). More
Edorado Marine introduces commercial electric speedboat
New Dutch company Edorado Marine is aiming to become the Tesla of boating, with a design that it claims will make high-speed electric boats more affordable and reliable (+ slideshow). More