Debuting Lynk & Co’s Tech-Laden Compact SUV: The 01

A global car brand launches their first direct-to-consumer vehicle in Berlin

Automobiles were only invented 130 years ago, taking over for the horse for personal travel. In the last 100 years, according to Alain Visser the Senior Vice President of Lynk & Co (and former Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales for Geely Auto Group—parent company of this brand as well as Volvo), not much has changed within the industry, business model or concept itself. …

Interview: Volvo’s Tisha Johnson

The Senior Director of Design tells us about the slick new 2018 V90 wagon and its Swedish details

by Steve Siler Beyond the mainstream S90 flagship luxury sedan, Volvo’s ostensibly more practical and definitely more interesting counterpart, the V90, is also expected to arrive stateside next year. On the road in Spain, we were impressed with the V90’s unflappable poise and tidy handling at the limit, especially with the Drive Mode selector in “Dynamic.” (Yes, it’s a Volvo wagon with a “Dynamic” mode, …

Nocs ‘Seconds’ Watch

The Swedish brand forays outside of audio for the first time with an affordable, minimalist timepiece

Stockholm-based Nocs established a name for themselves the good old-fashioned way: through positive reviews of their understated, considered design of consumer audio products. Their wireless NS2 Air Monitors V2 were a particular hit for its versatility (connecting via Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify), uncluttered look and surprising sound quality relative to its compact size—and they come in seven different colors. Using these years of experience, Nocs …