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Audi Q9 Debuts World-First Curved OLED Taillights

Curved digital OLED panels on the Audi Q9 use 512 segments and ultra-thin glass to sharpen rear visibility and brake signal clarity.

By Brian Potter

Oct 23 -

Cadillac Built A $239,000 Escalade-V To Celebrate 125 Years

The 125th Anniversary Collector Series gives the Escalade-V exclusive wheels, carbon fiber, and blue accents.

By Anthony Alaniz

Oct 22 -

The Tesla Roadster Reinvents Pop-Up Headlights. Sort Of

Elon Musk's new supercar doesn't just fly: it also has pop-up headlights with a movable cover, the kind we haven't seen in a long time

By Jeff Perez

Oct 21 -

Photos: Porsche's Mission S Concept Takes Over New York City

Porsche's Mission S Concept leaves the debut stage for a tour of the Big Apple.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 20 -

Skoda Wants You To 3D Print Pieces Of Your Car At Home

Why buy car accessories when you can print them?

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 20 -

AI Is Getting So Good Even Skoda's Designers Are Worried

The company's head of exterior design is "shocked by how good it is."

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 16 -

The New Tesla Roadster Looks Nothing Like The Concept

Tesla has spent nine years reworking the Roadster, but the sleek concept has given way to a much more angular design.

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 16 -

Jeep Reveals Mismatched 2027 Wrangler Switchback As Final Twelve 4 Twelve Build

Built from the Wrangler Rubicon X, the Switchback pairs mismatched panels, Gecko accents, and a $2,870 package with two- and four-door pricing.

By Brian Potter

Oct 13 -

BMW Unveils Armored 7 Series With Discreet Bulletproof Protection

Concept 7 Protection hides BayB-standard armor in a BMW 7 Series, focusing on handgun resistance and everyday risk instead of full diplomatic-level protection.

By Brian Potter

Oct 12 -

The Citroën 2CV Is Back As An Ultra-Affordable City Car

The new Citroën 2CV is packed with clever retro touches and could become one of Europe's cheapest EVs when it arrives in 2028.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 11 -

Mazda Reveals Poppy Art Car On A 1995 MX-5 Mk1

The 1995 Mazda MX-5 wears a bespoke poppy livery designed with Mission Motorsport, linking heritage design to the 12th Race of Remembrance.

By Brian Potter

Oct 2 -

Porsche Design Turns Car Storage Into A Members Only Country Club

West Palm Beach and Dallas debut Porsche Design Concours in 2028, mixing deeded car studios with a cross-brand Clubhouse for collectors.

By Brian Potter

Oct 1 -

Ford’s Mustang GT3 Race Cars Get A Wild Throwback To 1901

The two Mustang GT3s honor Henry Ford’s 1901 Sweepstakes racer with a special livery at Petit Le Mans.

By Brian Potter

Sep 29 -

The Two-Tone Ford F-150 Is Back, But Only For Certain Trims

F-150 XLT and Lariat SuperCrew buyers get the revived two-tone stripe—but only with the 5.5-foot bed.

By Brian Potter

Sep 29 -

Alfa Romeo Strips Paint Off 33 Stradale. The Result Is Stunning

Matte exposed carbon, hand-laid fiber patterns, and black wheels turn the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Perla Nera into a one-off design statement.

By Brian Potter

Sep 29 -

MSCHF Bends Two Lexus SUVs Into Impossible Sculptures, Lexus Calls Them Art

MSCHF reshapes the Lexus RZ 450e into Circle Car and the RX 450h+ into Twisted Car, showing both alongside stock versions in New York.

By Brian Potter

Sep 28 -

John Mayer Turns Defender Paints Into Limited Guitars

PRS Silver Sky and John Mayer blend Land Rover Defender heritage and modern shades into eight finishes split between US-made and SE models.

By Brian Potter

Sep 24 -

The Legendary Designer Behind The McLaren P1 Is Working On New REO Trucks

Frank Stephenson and his studio are crafting the REO Runabout T4X, T4C and S4C with simple hardware, right-to-repair features and long-term durability.

By Brian Potter

Sep 22 -

Volvo Heard You: More Buttons Are Coming Back

The company's design boss admits overreliance on screens needs to stop.

By Adrian Padeanu

Sep 18 -

Rolls-Royce's First Abalone Phantom Took Nine Months To Make

Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird uses intricate abalone shell marquetry and natural materials to push the brand’s bespoke cabin craftsmanship further.

By Brian Potter

Sep 16 -

The New Audi A2 Looks Charming Even As A Base Model

Audi's cheapest EV still has plenty of charisma in its most basic form.

By Adrian Padeanu

Sep 15 -

Mitsubishi Explains Why The New Pajero Lost Its External Spare Wheel

Mitsubishi moved the spare wheel underneath the new Pajero to make the SUV easier to live with.

By Adrian Padeanu

Sep 15 -

Why More Cars Are Ditching Traditional Badges For Their Full Names

Automakers are moving beyond traditional badges and using lettering as an increasingly important part of their visual identity.

By Jeff Perez

Sep 14 -

Corvette Grand Sport Buyers Clearly Have A Favorite Color

Nearly 32 percent of 2027 Grand Sport buyers have spec'd Admiral Blue, but the best color is the least popular

By Jeff Glucker

Sep 14 -

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