Swiss air rescue service Rega has a new tool in the search for missing persons – a drone that can autonomously scan large areas and identify potential targets. More about Rega rescue drone will autonomously search for missing persons
Mandalaki Studio teamed up with Italian car company Estrima to design the "first" electric concept car made from 80 per cent recycled plastics. More about Mandalaki's Birò O2 concept car is made from 80 per cent recycled plastics
Chinese car companies are putting their history of copying behind them and now have the confidence to create their own designs, says Peter Horbury, head of design for automotive brand Geely. More about There is "no stopping" China's car design industry says Peter Horbury
Chinese architecture firm LUO Studio has made a beetle-shaped micro library for children, from the abandoned frame of a bike-sharing scheme bicycle.
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Layer has teamed up with Chinese automotive company Nio to design an electric scooter that uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to autonomously take you on your preferred routes. More about Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
China, the world's largest car market, is heavily pushing for zero-emissions vehicles to combat its pollution issues, so this year's Auto Shanghai is packed with electric cars. Dezeen deputy editor Tom Ravenscroft picks out 10 of the best made by Chinese companies. More about 10 electric cars unveiled by Chinese car companies at Auto Shanghai 2019
British car maker Lotus has revealed the first glimpse of its first new vehicle in over a decade – an all-electric sports car, called the Type 130. More about Lotus to end 10-year hiatus with launch of UK's first electric supercar
Chinese automotive brand Lynk & Co is set to launch a subscription service in Europe in 2020, which will disrupt the car industry like "Uber has changed the taxi industry", according to company CEO Alain Visser. More about Lynk & Co will "change the industry" with Netflix-style service for cars says Alain Visser
Audi has unveiled its AI:ME concept vehicle, an electric, fully autonomous car, which is designed to be a "third living space" and includes real plants. More about Audi reveals "city car of the future" with living plants
A raft of safety technologies that could help reduce accidents on the roads, including speed-limiting systems, will become mandatory in all new European cars. More about EU will require all new cars to be fitted with speed-limiting technology by 2022
Last month, Airbus announced it was ceasing production of the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft. Transport designer Paul Priestman, who designed the superjumbo's first interior, spoke to Dezeen about its design legacy. More about The Airbus A380 was a "dream project" that changed aircraft interior design, says Paul Priestman
Japanese brand Muji and Finnish autonomous-driving company Sensible 4 launched the self-driving Gacha bus last week in Helsinki, which is fit for all weather conditions. More about Muji's driverless Gacha bus takes to the roads in Helsinki
Elon Musk's car brand Tesla has unveiled its latest and "safest" all-electric Model Y crossover SUV, which is expected to go on the market in Autumn 2020. More about Tesla reveals latest Model Y electric SUV
Car manufacturer Bugatti has built a one-off supercar from carbon fibre, which has already been sold to an anonymous enthusiast for a price of €11 million. More about Bugatti's La Voiture Noire is the "world's most expensive car"
This two-in-one concept wheel by tyre manufacturer Goodyear can be used to drive on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky. More about Goodyear unveils Aero tyre for flying cars of the future
The Geneva Motor Show kicked off yesterday and this year it's all about electrification, as impending EU emission laws force automotive brands to gear their efforts towards more eco-friendly, electric cars. More about Ten electric cars getting in gear at Geneva Motor Show 2019
Volvo has revealed a pioneering, driverless electric bus that is set to undergo testing, before being put into operation on Singapore's roads. More about Volvo unveils "world's first" autonomous electric bus in Singapore
American delivery company FedEx has developed an autonomous robotic delivery device to help retailers distribute same-day orders to their customers. More about FedEx's autonomous robot SameDay Bot delivers packages to your doorstep
A nursing professor and explorer have designed a portable life-support system that they claim allows divers to eat, sleep and decompress underwater. More about Ocean Space Habitat is the world's first portable underwater tent
Citroën has revealed its vision for the future of mobility in cities, the Ami One Concept electric vehicle, designed to be an alternative to both shared bikes and cars. More about Citroën designs ultra-compact concept car for unlicenced drivers