"Criminals will love" BMW's colour-changing car says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating BMW's updated electric iX SUV and discussing other top stories. More
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Hyundai proposes "Mobility of Things" system to add robotic technology to everyday objects
Hyundai has revealed its concept for a system called the "Mobility of Things", which would turn previously inanimate objects into robots and allow people to reconfigure spaces on demand. More
Milan to build Cambio network of "super-cycle corridors" linking 80 per cent of the city
Milan has committed itself to constructing 750 kilometres of bike paths by 2035 as part of a plan to make cycling the most convenient form of local transport. More
This week BMW revealed its colour-changing iX Flow vehicle
This week on Dezeen, car brand BMW released images of its updated electric iX SUV vehicle, which is wrapped in "digital paper" that can change colour. More
BMW's iX Flow concept car can change colour "at the touch of a button"
Car brand BMW has unveiled an updated version of its electric iX SUV at the Consumer Electronics Show that can change colour from black to white in order to suit the driver's mood and conserve electricity. More
European Commission prioritises cyclists and pedestrians in cities for "first time in history"
The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of urban infrastructure to encourage more walking and cycling as part of the EU's aim to become a net-zero continent by 2050. More
Uber and Arrival design "super minimal" electric car for ride-hailing industry
Electric vehicle brand Arrival has revealed the prototype of its monovolume electric car designed for Uber, which aims to offer passengers a comfort-driven ride-hailing experience. More
Dezeen's top 10 non-fossil fuel car and truck designs of 2021
Electric vehicles were a hot topic this year amid growing concern about the climate impact of petrol and diesel engines. For our review of 2021 Dezeen rounds up 10 non-fossil-fueled vehicles, including a coupe designed by Virgil Abloh and an electric car by Heatherwick Studio. More
Lexus unveils hydrogen-powered concept vehicle for off-road driving
Japanese carmaker Lexus has developed a concept for a recreational off-highway vehicle with a combustion engine fueled by hydrogen instead of petrol. More
Germane Barnes works with University of Miami students to create wireframe Lexus installation at Design Miami
Local architect Germane Barnes has worked with students at the University of Miami to create a wireframe sculpture of a conceptual electric car for Lexus at Design Miami. More
Virgil Abloh and Mercedes-Benz create solar-powered car with transparent front hood
German car brand Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a solar-cell-powered electric car designed with fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who passed away last weekend. More
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Hyundai releases electric version of 1980s Grandeur saloon car
Designers at Korean car company Hyundai have built the Heritage Series Grandeur, a modernised, all-electric version of its 1980s saloon car. More
Volta Trucks develops electric 16-tonne lorry with "glasshouse-style" cabin
Swedish startup Volta Trucks has launched an electric 16-tonne truck featuring a cab with large expanses of glass to offer safer and less polluting freight distribution in city centres. More
BMW won't ditch combustion engine until "poorer countries do their job" on EV infrastructure
Car brand BMW has blamed the lack of "framework conditions" in less developed parts of the world for its reluctance to replace fossil-fuel cars with electric vehicles. More
BMW designs parts of i Vision Circular concept car to "fall apart" at push of button
BMW has used recycled and recyclable materials to create the i Vision Circular, a concept car designed in line with circular economic principles to be easily disassembled at the end of its life. More
Studio MOM designs hydrogen-powered LAVO Bike
Dutch design office Studio MOM has teamed up with hydrogen battery pioneer LAVO to develop an electric bike that can carry heavy cargo over long distances. More
Canoo's electric and extendable Pickup truck includes pop-out workspaces
US automotive start-up Canoo has created an all-electric pickup truck with a streamlined look and hidden utility features as one of its first vehicles. More
Mathieu Lehanneur turns Renault 4L into nomadic hotel suite with panoramic windows
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has transformed the Renault 4L car, an icon of the 1960s, into a luxury-travel vehicle with a lounge space in the transparent boot. More
XPeng unveils plans to launch road-capable flying car in 2024
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has revealed its concept for a flying car that would also be capable of driving on the road, which the company plans to release as soon as 2024. More
PriestmanGoode designs seating to allow air travellers to stay in their wheelchairs
PriestmanGoode has unveiled Air 4 All, an aeroplane seating system that will allow powered wheelchair users to remain in their own wheelchairs for the entire journey. More