Opinion: after five cyclists die on London roads in nine days, Dan Hill asks whether driverless cars would make our roads safer, or whether dependance on "an algorithmic organisation of society" would only encourage complacency. More about "Self-driving cars are the answer. But what is the question?"
A capsule that will float passengers to the edge of space and offer views of the Earth's curvature has been designed by British studio Priestmangoode (+ movie). More about Journey to Space capsule for space tourists by Priestmangoode
This futuristic car with a continuous transparent top was designed by German auto brand Audi for the sci-fi film Ender's Game, which premiered yesterday. More about Quattro Fleet Shuttle by Audi for Ender's Game
German design studio Ding3000 has created a high-tech version of the first pedalled bicycle, introducing electric power and plastics to the 148-year-old invention (+ slideshow). More about Concept 1865 electric bike by Ding3000
News: interior designer Christopher Jenner has been appointed creative director of rail company Eurostar, stepping into shoes vacated by Philippe Starck who designed the firm's train interiors, lounges and staff uniforms a decade ago. More about Eurostar appoints Christopher Jenner as creative director
London architect Zaha Hadid has designed a family of superyachts for German shipbuilders Blohm+Voss (+ slideshow). More about Superyachts by Zaha Hadid for Blohm+Voss
The tongue-in-cheek livery of South African airline Kulula includes a "This way up" sign on one plane and points out the locations of key components on another (+ slideshow). More about Kulula airline livery
A flightless spaceship is slowly creeping around a former Cold War airbase near Utrecht (+ slideshow + movie). More about Secret Operation 610 by Rietveld Landscape and Studio Frank Havermans
Riders can use their iPhone as the dashboard for this electric bike designed by Spanish transport firm The Electric Mobility Company. More about Xkuty One electric bike by The Electric Mobility Company
A car service pavilion with a canopy shaped like a giant Pringle potato crisp has been completed in northern Germany by GRAFT Gesellschaft von Architeken (+ slideshow). More about Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion by GRAFT Gesellschaft von Architekten
The first batch of designer Michael Young's updated Moke beach buggy has been produced, ahead of the car's launch later this year (+ slideshow). More about Moke by Michael Young
Here's a movie we filmed with designer Daan Roosegaarde about his concepts for glow-in-the-dark roads and responsive street lamps to make highways safer, one of five projects honoured at last week's INDEX: Award. More about Movie: Daan Roosegaarde discusses his Smart Highway project
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a prototype electric car that folds in half. More about Armadillo-T foldable electric micro-car by KAIST
News: New Zealand firm Martin Aircraft Company has been given permission by the country's Civil Aviation Authority to conduct manned test flights on what it claims is the world's first practical jetpack. More about Test flights approved for world's first practical jetpack
News: entrepreneur Elon Musk has revealed designs for a supersonic Hyperloop transport system to link Los Angeles and San Francisco in just 30 minutes (+ slideshow). More about Billionaire reveals Hyperloop supersonic transport system
German car brand BMW has launched its first fully electric production car called the BMW i3 (+ slideshow). More about i3 electric car by BMW
News: London architecture firm Foster + Partners has redesigned the first-class cabins for Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific. More about Foster + Partners designs first-class cabin for Cathay Pacific
Car brand MINI has previewed design ideas ahead of the launch of its new model later this year, including Union Jack door pockets and a disco floor (+ movie). More about Vision by MINI
News: a fat-wheeled electric concept vehicle that you ride standing up like a child's scooter has achieved its funding target on Kickstarter, allowing final development to go ahead (+ slideshow). More about Scrooser electric scooter gets funding boost
News: a human-powered helicopter by Canadian startup AeroVelo has become the first winner of a 33-year-old aviation prize, after hovering for 64 seconds and reaching an altitude of 3.3 metres. More about Pedal-powered helicopter claims 33-year-old aviation prize