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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Its Vision V Concept
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Vision V, a new concept previewing its future luxury electric MPV lineup. Built on the upcoming Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), the Vision V blends sleek aerodynamics with an ultra-luxurious "Private Lounge" interior experience.The spacious cabin features crystal white Nappa leather, open-pore burr wood trim, and polished aluminium accents. Passengers can recline in futuristic lounge seats, enjoy a 65-inch retractable 4K cinema screen and immerse themselves in a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. Seven distinct digital experience modes — including gaming, karaoke and shopping — transform the ride into a fully customizable journey.Access to the lounge is via a large portal door and illuminated retractable running board, while privacy is enhanced by switc...
Arthur Jafa Honored in Eclectic Program at Paris’s Bourse de Commerce
Running alongside the Pinault Collection’s major exhibition Corps et Âmes, the Bourse de Commerce has launched a dynamic music and performance series curated by Cyrus Goberville, paying tribute to the seminal work and spirit of Arthur Jafa.Corps et Âmes brings together nearly 100 works by 40 artists from the Pinault Collection, from Auguste Rodin and Ana Mendieta to Georg Baselitz and David Hammons, to explore the body’s place in contemporary art. Freed from traditional representations, the body here becomes a vessel of inner forces, consciousness, and transformation. In the building’s central rotunda, Arthur Jafa’s searing film "Love is the Message, the Message is Death" sets the emotional pulse of the exhibition, weaving a visceral tapestry of African American history through music and i...
EDGLRD Drops Alien “FLEXRX” Deck Series
EDGLRD is back on its otherworldly wave. Helmed by Harmony Korine, the skate and design collective has just unveiled its “Flexrx” board series, offering a fresh batch of decks. The drop features five new designs, crafted in collaboration with some of notable names in the sport: Mike Arnold, Eric Koston, Elijah Odom, Sean Pablo and Vincent Tourzery.The boards present a shift from the horned demons of AGGRO DR1FT and BABY INVASION into something a little more alien. Crafted from North American Hard Rock Maple and stamped with the name of the collaborating skater, each built-to-ride deck dons a unique, chrome-cast creature, evoking surreal and seductive undertones in their ominous auras. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EDGLRD (@edglrd)For those looking to cop a board, t...
Ferg Unmasks Darold Brown the Painter
Up a narrow stairwell in SoHo, past a black metal door and into a clean white loft, Ferg is doing something he hasn’t done in a long time: slowing down. The space is bare. No crew, no clutter, no chairs. Just two rooms. One for painting, one for music. It’s quiet, focused, built entirely for the work.We got the first look inside as he prepared CHOSEN, his debut solo exhibition. The title says a lot. There was no gallery hand-holding this one, no splashy art-world PR campaign. Though, Ferg worked with the expert curator Anne-Laure Lemaitre and Larry Warsh of No More Rulers to bring his vision to life, this presentation was something largely personal. It resulted in a body of work made by Darold Brown, not for the culture, not for approval, just for himself.That shift started with the cover ...
Is Retro the New Modern in Automotive Design?
In an era of screens, sensors and electrification, it might seem surprising that some of the most talked-about cars in 2025 look straight out of the past. But retro design isn’t just a nostalgic gimmick — it’s become a powerful aesthetic tool for brands looking to stand out and reconnect with heritage. From boxy silhouettes to throwback interiors, carmakers are reaching into the archives to shape the future.Mercedes-Benz G-Class: STRONGER THAN THE 1980sOne of the clearest examples comes from Mercedes-Benz. The G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s revives design cues from the original W460-series Geländewagen — the model that laid the foundation for the modern G-Wagon’s cult following. Finished in MANUFAKTUR agave green or Colorado beige, the SUV brings back orange indicator lights, matt...
Volkswagen and Uber to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Fleet in the U.S.
Volkswagen and Uber have announced a long-term strategic partnership to roll out a fleet of fully autonomous, all-electric ID. Buzz AD vehicles on the Uber platform, starting in Los Angeles. Testing begins in late 2025, with commercial service expected in 2026.Developed by Volkswagen's autonomous mobility arm, ADMT, in collaboration with MOIA, the ID. Buzz AD will operate with onboard safety drivers during its initial phase. The partnership aims to eventually expand across multiple U.S. cities over the next decade, bringing thousands of autonomous ride-hailing vehicles to market.The initiative marks a key milestone for both companies as they look to scale next-generation mobility solutions. MOIA will supply the integrated autonomous driving system, while Volkswagen leverages its mass produ...
Land Rover Revives Defender Soft Top With 405 HP V8
Land Rover Classic has brought back the iconic Defender Soft Top, launching the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top — a modern tribute to the legendary off-roader. Powered by a 405 hp 5L V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the short-wheelbase "90" model aims to blend open-air freedom with rugged performance.Each vehicle is hand-built from a carefully selected donor Defender produced between 2012 and 2016. The reengineering process includes uprated suspension, Alcon brakes and a canvas hood inspired by the final 2016 production model. Buyers can choose from four hood colors and a range of bespoke options, including over 40 paint finishes and 13 leather interior combinations.True to its heritage, the soft top includes traditional tie-downs and a custom-designed hood...
American EV Startup Slate Launches Preorders for $20K USD Truck
Slate, a new American EV startup, has debuted its first model: a radically simplified, fully electric pickup starting at under $20,000 USD after incentives. Dubbed the Slate Truck, the vehicle is engineered for maximum affordability, personalization and everyday utility.The standard model features a 52.7-kWh battery with 150 miles of estimated range, rear-wheel drive and a 1,400-lb payload capacity. A larger 84.3-kWh battery extends range to 240 miles. Despite its minimalist design — think crank windows and steel wheels — the truck includes essential safety tech like Forward Collision Warning and up to eight airbags.What sets Slate apart is its modular approach. With over 100 accessories and a DIY SUV conversion kit, owners can easily transform the truck into a five-seat SUV with a rear se...
Barry McGee Cuts Through the Noise in ‘I’m Listening’
Bay Area graffiti legend Barry McGee is days away from unveiling his latest solo exhibition at Perrotin Paris. For his second show at the French outpost, the artist fills the space with constellations of frames, floor-to-ceiling installations, bursts of spray, evoking an urgent sense of presence throughout.Titled I’m Listening, McGee confronts the noise of modern life – a relentless hum that drowns out the simple joys of nature's harmonies. “I focus on everything that is shitty on our little planet right now. But I also celebrate all these incredible things that humans invent to stay positive and healthy,” he expressed. It’s a duality that threads through the show, offering both critique of and optimism for our shared state of reality.Expanding on themes from his secret Cherry Picking exhi...
Roy Nachum and Timbaland Take Us Behind ‘Maestros and the Machines’
Mercer Labs is officially opening the doors to its latest immersive exhibition, Maestros and the Machines. Led by co-founder and multidisciplinary artist Roy Nachum, the show is grounded in the immortality of art, reimagining works from history’s greats through the tools and technology of today.Housed at their 36,000-square-foot homebase in lower Manhattan, the exhibition features larger-than-life installations, infinity rooms, pool 360-degree projections and responsive robotic sculptures, inviting audiences to step in and beyond the gilded frame with works shift and react in real time.Expanding on the conceptual ambition, 4D soundscapes serve as guiding lights, shaping the emotional rhythm of the room-to-room experience. Mercer Labs enlisted pioneering producer Timbaland to bring the aura...
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