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At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Aptera Motors has revealed its “production-intent” solar electric vehicle, developed in collaboration with Pininfarina’s expertise in aerodynamics. This groundbreaking partnership promises to redefine the future of sustainable mobility, harnessing solar energy to virtually eliminate the need for traditional recharging.
Mercedes-AMG and Pininfarina have joined forces to develop an exclusive limited-edition model, designed and built entirely in Italy by the renowned design house. While official details remain undisclosed, this €90 million collaboration promises to deliver a bespoke “fuoriserie” based on the high-performance AMG Pure Speed, blending German engineering with Italian artistry.
Pininfarina, a name synonymous with iconic design, has officially begun celebrations for its 95th anniversary. The festivities, spanning all of 2025, will honor the brand’s rich heritage and lasting influence on the world of design. Marking the occasion, Pininfarina has unveiled a new commemorative logo embodying the perfect balance of innovation and tradition that has defined the company for nearly a century.
Bertone proudly unveiled its stunning new hypercar, the Bertone GB110, at the 37th edition of Auto Zürich, held from November 7 to 10, 2024, at Messe Zürich. The event, a landmark in the automotive calendar, attracted over 60,000 visitors, marking its largest attendance ever. Auto Zürich 2024 served as a fitting platform for Bertone to showcase the GB110, further solidifying its place as a leader in high-performance automotive design.
The Bertone RUNABOUT will be offered in two distinct configurations: the “barchetta” version, designed for an open-air, immersive driving experience, and the “targa” version with a removable roof for added versatility. Both embody the spirit of freedom and performance, with a focus on delivering an exhilarating connection between car and driver.
The Touring Superleggera Veloce12 has garnered a prestigious nomination for Bespoke Car of the Year at the 2024 Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Octane Magazine and sponsored by Lockton. This honor shines a spotlight on Touring Superleggera’s commitment to merging design innovation with the legacy of fine Italian craftsmanship.
October 29, 2024, marks a momentous occasion in automotive history as the renowned Italian design house, Bertone, prepares to reintroduce an icon—the Bertone Runabout. This highly anticipated unveiling coincides with the 55th anniversary of the original model’s debut at the 1969 Turin Auto Show, where it left an indelible mark on the automotive world. The new Bertone Runabout promises to honor its legendary predecessor while pushing boundaries for a new generation of sports car enthusiasts.
The prestigious Carrozzieri Italiani Car of the Year 2024 award has been claimed by the stunning Touring Veloce12, a design that exemplifies the very best of Italian automotive craftsmanship. This marks the third time that Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera has won this accolade, following their victories with the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale in 2023 and the Touring Arese RH95 in 2021. The competition, renowned for showcasing the finest creations from Italy’s top coachbuilders, saw an exciting showdown between some of the most innovative and exquisitely designed vehicles of the year.
British carmaker Morgan, in partnership with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, has completed the first two units of the highly anticipated Midsummer model at its historic Pickersleigh Road factory. These cars, destined for the UK and Germany, are the first to roll off the production line from a limited series of just 50 hand-built examples.
The Automobili Pininfarina PURA Vision design concept has secured the esteemed Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2024, solidifying its position as one of the most innovative and groundbreaking automotive designs of the year.
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest tech manufacturer and service provider, has unveiled its latest electric vehicle model, the Model D, developed in collaboration with the renowned Italian design house, Pininfarina. The reveal took place at the fifth annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) in Taipei, where Foxconn also presented the Model U, a medium-sized electric bus designed for urban mobility solutions.
Caterham Cars has shifted gears in its ambitious Project V, acknowledging the enduring appeal of combustion engines in the development of the highly anticipated sports coupé.
