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.

A faint hum cuts through the midday heat. Somewhere above the rooftops of Querétaro, a white drone glides through the air, a slim shadow tracing its path across the ground. Inside its sleek body, not electronics or spare parts, but something far more vital - a small package of medicine, bound for a remote clinic beyond the reach of most roads.

The way we move through cities is changing faster than at any time in the past century. Software-defined vehicles, autonomous systems, connected streets, and new business models are converging with urgent climate goals and tighter urban space. Ahead of IAA Mobility in Munich tomorrow, we asked leaders from across the mobility spectrum – automotive OEMs and suppliers, autonomous driving specialists, mobility startups, and communications experts – to share how they see the next chapter unfolding.

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.