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Exploring ÖFY: The Future of AI Wearables
At CES 2026, Belgian design and engineering studio Futurewave introduced ÖFY, an early-stage AI wearable designed to stay out of the way. Instead of screens, alerts, or visible interaction, ÖFY focuses on listening, understanding, and acting quietly in the background. The ambition is simple: build intelligence that supports thinking without demanding attention.
Jan 153 min read


Kia EV2: Designing the Everyday Electric
Unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show, the Kia EV2 represents a clear shift in how compact electric vehicles are being approached. This is not a concept built to impress through excess technology or visual drama. It is a production-ready object shaped by proportion, usability, and restraint.
Jan 142 min read


Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign
The Honda NSX Tribute by Italdesign is not a remake. It is a careful re-reading of one of the most important sports cars ever built, approached with restraint, respect, and technical clarity.
Jan 133 min read


HYUNDAI CRATER Concept Makes Global Debut at AutoMobility LA 2025
Hyundai has revealed the CRATER Concept at AutoMobility LA 2025 in Los Angeles. Created by the Hyundai California Design Centre, the concept presents a fresh direction for compact off-road vehicles with a strong focus on material thinking and functional form. Exterior The CRATER Concept follows the theme titled Art of Steel, where the character of advanced steel shapes the exterior identity.The SUV sits on large hexagonal 18 inch wheels with 33 inch off road tyres. The body h
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Tata Sierra: From Concept Lineage to a Fully Resolved Production Design
Tata Motors has officially unveiled the production-ready Sierra, marking the first time in five years that the public has seen the SUV in its final, road-ready form. The 2020 Sierra Concept reintroduced the idea of a modern Sierra. The 2023 Sierra EV Concept refined its architectural thinking, lighting strategy, and surface language. The 2025 production Sierra confirms Tata’s direction with a design that preserves the conceptual purity of its earlier versions while translatin
Nov 16, 20255 min read


NIWWRD’s Pick from Japan Mobility Show 2025
The Japan Mobility Show 2025 presented a clear shift in how mobility design is being approached in Japan. The focus moved from futuristic styling to meaningful innovation, where empathy, proportion, and purpose define progress. Among the many world premieres, four concepts stood out for their design integrity and forward-thinking vision: Honda EV Outlier Concept, Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, Mazda Vision X-Compact, and Toyota Walk Me. Honda EV Outlier Concept Honda presented
Nov 3, 20254 min read


Daihatsu Midget X
Daihatsu has unveiled the Midget X at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, marking the return of one of Japan’s most iconic compact vehicles. The new model reinterprets the original 1957 Midget as a fully electric light commercial vehicle designed for modern urban life. It preserves the charm and utility of the original while embracing contemporary electric mobility and design principles. Concept and Heritage The first Daihatsu Midget was introduced as a three-wheeled utility vehicl
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Honda EV Outlier Concept
Honda has unveiled the EV Outlier Concept, a new vision for electric motorcycles introduced at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The concept represents Honda’s effort to redefine what an electric motorcycle can be, rather than simply converting an existing internal combustion model. The EV Outlier aims to create an entirely new riding experience focused on emotion, balance, and technology. Concept and Development Led by Yuya Tsutsumi, the project embraces the meaning of "outlier,
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Kinet Vande Bharat
The Vande Bharat project represents a turning point in India’s railway design story, blending cultural identity, advanced technology, and global design sensibility. Designed by Kinet Railway Solutions under the leadership of Evgeny Maslov , the new Vande Bharat expresses the nation’s forward momentum through its form, color, and detail. Kinet approached the project with a deep respect for India’s character while applying global industrial design thinking. The goal was to cre
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Lexus LS Coupe Concept – Redefining the Flagship
Lexus has unveiled the LS Coupe Concept , a study that redefines what the brand’s flagship stands for in the electric and autonomous era. Introduced at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the concept blends the proportions of a coupe with the versatility of a crossover—signalling Lexus’ evolving understanding of luxury mobility. The LS name, long associated with the traditional sedan, here becomes a platform for experimentation. This concept is not about following lineage, but abou
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Lexus Micro LS – A Compact Expression of Future Luxury
At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Lexus unveiled the Micro LS , a self-driving, single-seater concept that redefines the relationship between size, comfort, and craftsmanship. Measuring just 2.5 metres in length, it captures the essence of Lexus luxury in a form designed for dense urban environments. While most luxury vehicles pursue grandeur through space and performance, the Micro LS explores intimacy. Its design proposes that the future of mobility may not always mean “more
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Toyota Century — The Next 100 Years of Japanese Craft
At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda described the new Century as a car in a class of its own. It represents the highest expression of Japanese craftsmanship and the brand’s vision for the next century. Heritage and Purpose The story of the Century traces back to Toyota’s founding philosophy. In the 1930s, Kiichiro Toyoda sought not only to build cars but to establish an automobile industry for Japan. This idea shaped every generation
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Mazda Presents World Premiere of Two Vision Models at Japan Mobility Show 2025
Exploring Emotion, Performance, and Human Connection in Future Mobility Mazda unveiled two new vision models, the Vision X-Coupe and Vision X-Compact , at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 , under the theme “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Together, they present Mazda’s evolving philosophy of balancing emotional design, driving pleasure, and environmental responsibility. Vision X-Coupe: Performance with Purpose The Mazda Vision X-Coupe represents a bold interp
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Honda Super-ONE Prototype
Honda has unveiled the Super-ONE Prototype at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. Developed under the concept name e: Dash BOOSTER , the compact electric vehicle is designed to enhance everyday mobility by combining the environmental benefits of electrification with the emotional connection of traditional driving. Design and Character The Super-ONE Prototype embodies Honda’s pursuit of “the joy of driving” within an electrified format. Built on the lightweight platform used in Hon
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Mitsubishi Elevance Concept
Redefining the Art of Time on the Move The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept presents a clear shift in how mobility is understood. It is designed not around performance figures or range alone but around time, how it is spent, how we move through it, and how design can shape it. The Elevance is an electrified crossover SUV that blends refined form with advanced engineering. Powered by a quad-motor 4WD system using Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC), it offers confident han
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Ferrari F76: The First Digital Hypercar Redefines the Legend of Le Mans
Ferrari has unveiled the F76 , its first fully digital hypercar that bridges the brand’s racing heritage with the future of virtual design. The project celebrates 76 years since Ferrari’s first victory at Le Mans in 1949 , transforming this legacy into a new design language created entirely in the digital realm. The F76 is not built for roads or tracks. It exists in Ferrari’s evolving digital ecosystem, a hypercar born for the virtual world that reflects the brand’s commitmen
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Toyota Unveils the New Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota has officially revealed the new model in its iconic off-road series, the Land Cruiser FJ . The vehicle is planned for launch in Japan around mid-2026 and represents a renewed interpretation of Toyota’s core idea of mobility that works everywhere. Continuing a 70-Year Legacy The Land Cruiser began in 1951 as the Toyota BJ, the first vehicle to climb to the sixth station of Mount Fuji. Since then, it has remained a symbol of safety, durability, and trust in extreme envir
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Ferrari SC40: A Modern Tribute to a Legend
Ferrari has unveiled its latest One-Off creation, the SC40 , a bespoke berlinetta born from the brand’s Special Projects programme. Built on the architecture of the 296 GTB , this one-of-a-kind car combines Ferrari’s design heritage with contemporary precision, reflecting the individual vision of a single client. Designed under the direction of Flavio Manzoni , the SC40 represents the most exclusive tier of Ferrari craftsmanship, a car that exists as a singular expression of
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Suzuki Victoris: When Form Loses Its Logic
Suzuki’s Victoris arrives as a statement product meant to show that the company can move beyond safe, functional design and express confidence through form. It sits on the Global C platform, sharing engineering DNA with the Grand Vitara, yet aims to carry a distinct visual identity. From an industrial design standpoint, the Victoris is an interesting case. The engineering is solid, the stance is correct, and the interior is well resolved. But the visual composition, especiall
Oct 17, 20253 min read


TheArsenale Opens in Dubai Wafi City: A new home for mobility design and culture
TheArsenale has officially opened its doors in Wafi City, Dubai, introducing a new kind of design destination that blends culture, mobility, and innovation. Founded by Patrice Meignan, TheArsenale has become a global reference in the mobility design world, and its arrival in Dubai marks the beginning of a new chapter for the region’s creative and technological landscape.
Oct 17, 20252 min read
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