Each spring, the shores of Lake Como transform into a haven for automotive aficionados as the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este unfolds. Held at the historic Grand Hotel Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy, this event has been celebrating the art of the automobile since its inception in 1929. With a curated selection of approximately 50 vehicles, ranging from pre-war classics to modern concept cars, the Concorso offers the unique blend of history and innovation that draws automobile lovers like moths to a flame.

What does it look like when an American icon decides not just to catch up, but to leap ahead? The answer might be parked behind glass in Michigan, and it starts at around 300,000 dollars. “We’re reinventing American automotive luxury.” That is how Michael Simcoe, GM’s Vice President of Global Design, describes it. Only seven people have ever held that title since 1927, so when he speaks, it matters. And he is not referring to just another flashy electric SUV. This is about the Celestiq, Cadillac’s new all-electric flagship sedan.

In a world where engines are growing quieter, cities are listening more closely. From cinematic sound design to urban silence zones, the age of electric vehicles is not only transforming how we move - but what we listen to.

It’s not every day that a relic from a shelved 1960s highway project becomes the hero of urban cycling. But in Zurich - where city planning often dances between tradition and innovation - that’s exactly what happened. Welcome to the Stadttunnel, a once-forgotten stretch of concrete beneath Zurich’s main station that has been reawakened as a state-of-the-art cycling tunnel. With its grand reopening in May 2025, it now connects District 4 and District 5 quickly, safely, and stylishly - all without needing to brave the chaotic city traffic above.