A World First in Safety: AstaZero

Sweden's testing grounds tucked away in a remote forest usher road safety into the next generation

Sweden is home to a rich design history where the principle that form follows function is felt in everything from fashion to public transportation. A key focus of the Swedish auto industry—spearheaded by Volvo—and indeed the country as a whole, is safety. In 1997 the government embarked on Vision Zero Initiative, with the goal being a highway system free of deaths and serious injuries. Volvo …

Cool Hunting Video: Icon Derelict

We return to LA to check out the latest in the auto shop's Derelict series of reborn automobiles

A few years ago, we profiled the ICON 4X4 Bronco on a trip to Los Angeles. For our Rare Discoveries Series with The Macallan, we returned to Jonathan Ward’s exceptional shop to explore the journey of one of his newer projects: the Derelict Series. Ward—never one to set a common goal—has spent the last several years collecting and revamping American classics. He takes these vintage …

Test Drive: Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle

Japan hopes to revolutionize the auto industry once again with the world's first consumer level hydrogen-powered engine

by Justin Kaehler People often say the next generation of automobile must offer a “magic bullet” solution to our current energy needs, which really means we need vehicles that eliminate our need for gas completely. There’s a lot of talk about the myriad ways we’ll be powering our future cars; depending on who you ask, your next car will run on anything from algae-produced biodiesel …