Automotive

Rolls-Royce's Boat Tail was a standout of the 2021 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The $28 million masterpiece even became the world's most expensive new car. Rolls has followed up with Boat Tail II, a whisky-tinged cigar of a car inspired by pearls.

Volkswagen has an electric ID. California camper van in its plans, but that'll take until 2025. In the meantime, Flowcamper steps in with the Frieda Volt, an all-electric VW T5/T6 with flexible interior that seats 5, sleeps 4 and includes a toilet.

Mercedes-AMG was one of the first auto enterprises to fully exploit electric tech with the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive, and now it's back in the lab. The Vision AMG provides an initial glimpse at what its first ground-up EV might look like.

Although a completely flat-surfaced wheel would be aerodynamic, it would also be hard to keep cool – especially during the braking process. An experimental new wheel rim, however, has cooling vents that open as needed … and they're activated by heat.

Genesis launches its first dedicated EV, the GV60. The new CUV has just under 250 miles of range and fast-charging to get drivers back on the road in under 20 minutes. A long standard features list includes facial recognition and a "Crystal Sphere."

Rossmönster has introduced the most unique light pickup camper out there. The all-new Lagom is one of a very few hard-wall designs out there, and it expands via full-height front and rear windows that create a gorgeous rooftop observatory.

When Squad Mobility announced plans for a solar-electric city car in 2019, it had only renderings and promises. This week, it revealed the completed Squad, an evolved microcar that still maintains its simple, highly affordable solarized design.

The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" carries with it the ideal that thoughtful application is superior to brute force. Hurrying means making mistakes. The 2023 Nissan Z is an embodiment of this philosophy from its inception, and it’s paid off.

Loki blazes a new trail with its latest camper, taking a high-priced, 45-foot motor coach and outfitting it into something of an adventure hostel on wheels. The Coach XL motorhome supports eight in searching out new experiences around the globe.

The X3 is the small, but not compact SUV in BMW's lineup. Because of its size, the X3 fits in the area where most sporty, right-sized, and fuel efficient sport utilities land. And it's all that.

Following the announcement that its new production line in Turin, Italy, is now operational, Micro Mobility Systems AG has launched a limited "Pioneer" edition of its cute little Isetta for the modern electric age, the Microlino city microcar.

RoverKing is looking to turn some of the most off-road-capable midsize trucks into go-anywhere 4x4 micro-RVs. It thinks of its Capra camper as a truck backpack, and at under 700 lb, we'd call it the the sub-pound Dyneema backpack of pickup campers.