Therme Dubai will be centered around a tower that hosts three waterfallsDiller Scofidio + RenfroDubai unveiled an ambitious plan for what will become the world's tallest resort.Named Therme Dubai, the resort will feature an impressive 100-meter (328-foot) structure with waterfalls, swimming pools, and the largest indoor botanical gardens in the world.Architectural Design by Diller...
Less than two months after making it official, Honda and Nissan called off their planned mergerChina DailyJust two months after discussing the possibility of a merger, Honda and Nissan have decided to call off their partnership plans. This move leaves Nissan, which has been facing financial struggles, to pursue alternative partnerships.A Potential Global Automotive...
The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will be defined by a plunging roof which references a traditional local skirtBloomThe renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled one of its most striking designs in recent years—a new opera house set for Kosovo. However, the visually stunning building will feature a sweeping roof inspired by...
Adding self-driving features to its entire range of EVs could help BYD maintain its lead over Tesla in its home market of ChinaBYDBYD announced plans to equip all its electric vehicles (EVs) with advanced self-driving technology earlier this week. The Financial Times reported the announcement, which took place during a livestreamed event at BYD's...
First look at Volkswagen's €20,000 electric car; the concept will officially debut in MarchVolkswagenVolkswagen has been teasing its €20,000 electric car for over four years, so it’s understandable if you’ve written it off as just a concept. Initially planned for release in 2025, the affordable EV has faced some delays, but it’s still on...
The Vengeance gives off scary Robocop vibes just sitting thereRezvaniRezvani has made a name for itself with its bold and unapologetically extravagant vehicles, such as the Hercules 6x6 – massive in both size and cost. For 2025, the brand introduces the Vengeance, a custom-built SUV designed to be both luxurious and apocalypse-ready.The Vengeance is advertised as...
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are leading the charge toward wide-scale implementation of water desalination by developing an efficient new electrode for use in battery-based desalination. Credit: Fred ZwickyEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate "dead zones" in the fluid flow of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. By incorporating a physics-driven...
The Panoramic iDrive system combines four components, including the new info display running along the length of the windscreenBMWBMW is reimagining its car infotainment experience by integrating a range of new technologies. Beginning in late 2025, the company will equip all of its vehicles with the 'Panoramic iDrive' system, which merges advanced screens with...
Subaru is now the most reliable car brandSubaruConsumer Reports has released its 2024 brand reliability report, revealing that while the top five brands remain unchanged from last year, Subaru has claimed the top position, now recognized as the most reliable car brand.That's correct—Toyota and its sub-brand Lexus are no longer the leaders in reliability....
Firefly BEV is supposed to take on super compacts like MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz SmartFireflyA Chinese automaker is once again setting new standards for innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric vehicle company Nio, renowned for its battery swap and autonomous technology, that’s grabbing attention.Nio has introduced its new Firefly brand, unveiling its flagship...
