Be.e electric scooter by Waarmakers
Dutch product design agency Waarmakers have designed a prototype electric scooter with a body made from compressed plants (+ movie). More about Be.e electric scooter by Waarmakers
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Stair-Rover by Po-Chih Lai update
We spotted this stair-negotiating skateboard at ShowRCA 2012 and the accompanying movie became one of our most watched. One year on, its designer Po-Chih Lai has made a new film, updated the design and launched it on Kickstarter (+ movie). More about Stair-Rover by Po-Chih Lai update
F-Type by Jaguar
The F-Type, the follow-up to British brand Jaguar's iconic E-Type and the first new sports car in this series in over 50 years, has finally gone on sale (+ slideshow). More about F-Type by Jaguar
World's first solar-powered family car to race across Australia
News: students at the Eindhoven University of Technology have unveiled what they claim to be the world's first solar-powered family car. More about World's first solar-powered family car to race across Australia
Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
News: a flying car capable of vertical takeoff and landing is being developed by the makers of a two-seater aircraft that turns into a car (+ movie). More about Vertical takeoff flying car concept unveiled
New York launches bike-share scheme
News: America's largest bicycle sharing scheme will begin this month in New York City, with 6000 bikes available to rent from docking stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. More about New York launches bike-share scheme
Mobile phone data used to redesign bus network in Ivory Coast
News: researchers from IBM have redesigned the bus routes across Ivory Coast's largest city using data from mobile phones. More about Mobile phone data used to redesign bus network in Ivory Coast
Virgin Galactic passenger spacecraft completes first rocket-powered flight
News: Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic passenger spacecraft broke the sound barrier during its first rocket-powered flight in California yesterday. More about Virgin Galactic passenger spacecraft completes first rocket-powered flight
4StrikeBike by TSG Essempio
A bicycle that can be pedalled with hands and feet at the same time has been developed by Dutch studio TSG Essempio. More about 4StrikeBike by TSG Essempio
ME.WE concept car by Jean-Marie Massaud for Toyota
French architect Jean-Marie Massaud has collaborated with auto maker Toyota to create an "anti-crisis" concept car with a retractable windscreen, plastic bodywork and a bamboo bonnet (+ slideshow). More about ME.WE concept car by Jean-Marie Massaud for Toyota
Twin'Z concept car by Ross Lovegrove for Renault
Milan 2013: following a teaser movie, British designer Ross Lovegrove unveils his concept car for French car brand Renault at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan (+ slideshow). More about Twin'Z concept car by Ross Lovegrove for Renault
Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
News: a London cycling organisation has come up with a concept for a lorry with no blindspot to reduce the number of cyclists killed in collisions. More about Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners drew inspiration from Bedouin tents to create a canopy of domes over a new airport terminal that opened yesterday in Amman, Jordan (+ slideshow). More about Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners
Concept car by Ross Lovegrove for Renault
Milan 2013: British designer Ross Lovegrove will unveil a concept car he has designed for French car manufacturer Renault in Milan next month (+ movie). More about Concept car by Ross Lovegrove for Renault
Smart Highway by Studio Roosegaarde
Design Indaba 2013: glow-in-the-dark roads and responsive street lamps were among the concepts to make highways safer while saving money and energy presented by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde at the Design Indaba conference in Cape Town earlier this month. More about Smart Highway by Studio Roosegaarde
World Business Class cabin by Hella Jongerius for KLM
Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has created a new cabin interior for Dutch airline KLM, including textiles inspired by the Milky Way and carpets made from recycled uniforms. More about World Business Class cabin by Hella Jongerius for KLM
Sergio concept car by Pininfarina
Italian design studio Pininfarina unveiled a two-seater concept vehicle without a windshield at the Geneva Motor Show last week (+ slideshow + movie). More about Sergio concept car by Pininfarina
Road-ready 3D-printed car on the way
News: a fuel-efficient 3D-printed car is set to hit the road in two years, according to its US-based manufacturer RedEye On Demand. More about Road-ready 3D-printed car on the way
Gibraltar Airport by Bblur Architecture and 3DReid
A curving slab-like roof oversails the glazed elevations of this new airport terminal in Gibraltar by London firms Bblur Architecture and 3DReid (+ slideshow). More about Gibraltar Airport by Bblur Architecture and 3DReid
Pibal bicycle by Philippe Starck and Peugeot
French designer Philippe Starck and car company Peugeot have unveiled a prototype bicycle crossed with a scooter, designed for a free cycle scheme in Bordeaux, France. More about Pibal bicycle by Philippe Starck and Peugeot