Honda has unveiled the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, with an omni-directional driving wheel system that allows a freedom of movement similar to human walking.

Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of Antos, a new heavy-duty truck specifically designed for short-radius distribution transport use.

Set to debut at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour, the Audi e-bike Wörthersee is a sport bike technology concept that explores new limits in terms of design, lightweight construction, networking and electric mobility.

BMW’s subsidiary DesignworksUSA has announced the opening of a new design studio and a new Connected Drive Lab in Shanghai.

Mercedes-Benz in partnership with the Formitalia Luxury Group has created a furniture collection inspired by dynamic automotive design. The line-up will be presented at this year’s “Salone Internazionale del Mobile” in Milan.

At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Isuzu has displayed a design study of a modern tractor unit focused on aerodynamic efficiency and safety.

Mercedes-Benz has designed a new aerodynamic trailer which allows to reduce the wind resistance by nearly 20% and increase the overall fuel efficiency of semitrailer tractors by 5%.

A review of “Learning Curves”, the new book on design sketching written by designers Allan Macdonald and Klara Sjölén and published by KEEOS Design Books AB.

Founded by transportation designer Patrik Palovaara, Pansar is a new Swedish brand of watches that aims at bringing into the luxury watches market the core values of Scandinavian design: simplicity, functionality and quality.

An exclusive interview with Patrik Palovaara, a transportation designer and founder of Pansar Sweden, a new watches brand. He shares his experience and speaks about the different processes and approaches in the car design and product design fields.