Ingenious : A story of American automotive innovation and grassroots invention

Ingenious


It’s a common sentiment around the world that everything is bigger in the US—from parking lots to fast-food beverages. In his latest book “Ingenious,” author Jason Fagone proves that the…

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Cool Hunting Video: Reverend Gadget’s Art Car: Electric innovation at Burning Man 2013 with a solar-powered art car

Cool Hunting Video: Reverend Gadget's Art Car


Among the dust in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, we spent six days braving the mayhem of the 2013 Burning Man Festival. There were plenty of interesting and strange characters roaming the playa, but…

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Cool Hunting Video Rough Cut: BMW i3 First Drive: Tearing up the asphalt in LA in the all-new BMW i3 electric car

Cool Hunting Video Rough Cut: BMW i3 First Drive


During last week’s LA Auto Show we spent some time with the all-new BMW i3, which will hit the road in 2014. Employing a ground-up approach, BMW has…

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Test Drive: 2014 Cadillac ELR : A hybrid that marries luxury, efficiency and freedom with a healthy dose of design

Test Drive: 2014 Cadillac ELR


“I don’t want people to buy our cars simply because they’re made in America. I want them to buy them because they’re the best.” -Bob Boniface, Director of Exterior Design Based on…

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BMW i3: At the world debut, we dig into the design of the new all-electric car

BMW i3


Today was the international debut of the all-new BMW i3 electric car. We attended the event in NYC and spoke with the BMW Group’s lead designer, Adrian van Hooydonk….

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Detroit Electric SP:01: Albert Lam revives an early 20th-century electric auto brand in Motor City

Detroit Electric SP:01


by Nicole Rupersburg As the automotive capital of the world, Detroit is known for the Big Three—GM, Ford and Chrysler. But a new player in town, Detroit Electric, aims to make a name for electric automotive…

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive: Superior electrical engineering creates the most powerful Gullwing ever

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive

by Teymur Madjderey As general automotive enthusiasts we’re always on the lookout for the latest innovations and opportunities to experience them firsthand, whether it be speaking with the design team at Bentley or testing Mini’s new sport utility coupe in the Caribbean. So when Mercedes-Benz gave us a call to…

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Yes Future!

Five eco-friendly innovations for food and travel at the forward-thinking exhibition

Yes Future!

The thematic exhibition “Yes Future!” at this season’s Maison et Objet show in Paris unveiled visionary novelties, and while browsing the show, it was obvious that environmental concern is currently one of the major motors of design. These five examples from the eco-conscious exhibition highlight innovations for food and…

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