In the mid-2000s, Volvo offered the XC90 with a DOHC 32-valve V8 engine developed by Yamaha. In 2005, Volvo showed a supercharged version of the XC90 V8 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, hinting at a higher-performance model. That supercharged version was never sold to the public. The standard XC90 V8 remained on sale for a few years before the V8 option was discontinued in 2011.

The 1985 Bio Concept Yamaha FC-1 exemplifies the innovative collaboration between Yamaha's "man-machine" philosophy and Luigi Colani's...

The 1980 Yamaha Alula Motorcycle, designed by Luigi Colani, is a striking example of innovative automotive design that combines...

A digital collection Luigi Colani's concept car and motorcycle designs (1953-2019) Luigi Colani, a visionary German industrial designer, was renowned for his futuristic and unconventional approach to automotive design. His unique blend of aerodynamics, organic forms, and radical ideas transformed the car industry, pushing the boundaries of what vehicles could look like. In this blog, we'll take a journey through every car designed by Colani, from concept cars to road-ready ma

Yamaha began competing in Formula One in 1989. Using the experience they had gained during that time, they wanted to build a...