There is a lot of Italy in the i-LAND project, world premiered at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. All of the development phases of the Dongfeng concept have been the responsibility of Italdesign, from the interior and exterior styling to the development of the on-board human-machine interface, thru to the engineering development and the concept construction. As well as the corporate logo of Voyah, a sub-brand of the Chinese house, dedicated to luxury electric mobility. To Voyah management, cars are not only smart and technological objects, but real vital and open ecosystems. Inspired by this philosophy, designers and engineers at Italdesign have created i-LAND, combining ergonomics and cutting-edge technology with innovative aesthetic solutions, always aiming at blending form and function. Light, silent and elegant i-LAND exteriors are inspired by the great Italian tradition of Gran Turismo cars, taking advantage of ESSA (Electric, Smart & Secure Architecture) elec...
When we think of dream cars, our minds often race to sleek designs, innovative technology, and that unmistakable feeling of pure, unbridled passion. The GM-X Stiletto encapsulates all of these elements and more, making it a worthy contender in our top ten list. Ranked at number nine, this concept car from 1964 remains a beacon of automotive ingenuity and a symbol of a bygone era that continues to inspire. A Journey Back to the Jet Age To fully appreciate the GM-X Stiletto, we must travel back to the 1950s and '60s, a time when America was captivated by the future. The jet-age was in full swing, and cars were designed with a sense of bold optimism. Under the visionary leadership of Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell, General Motors created vehicles that mimicked the sleek lines and advanced technologies of jet aircraft. The GM-X Stiletto, born in 1964, was a product of this era's boundless imagination. The Visionary Design The GM-X Stiletto was first unveiled at the 1964-1965 World’s...