Pistons & Pretzels - Munich

Pistons & Pretzels is returning to its Bavarian roots!

Let's take it back to 2019, when it all began – in our hometown, our beloved Munich. No more than a handful of passionate designers, some seriously cool cars, and a palpable passion for all things mobility design. 

Since then, Pistons & Pretzels has grown into something bigger, an international celebration of design and community. Over the years, we’ve taken it to some iconic sites in the industry across Europe, and even across the pond to the U.S. 

But coming back to Munich? That's just different. It’s where our favourite event started – and every time we return, it feels even more special.

So yes, we’re very excited to be back! 

Come and join us in this laid-back atmosphere to get up close with some both legendary and future-forward vehicles displayed by our partners, to share fresh perspectives on where mobility design should head, or to simply catch up with old friends over a tasty Bavarian pretzel.

P.S. This time around, we've got a special highlight in store for you! Scroll down and find out!

Date: September 14, 2025
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: Drivers & Business Club, Lilienthalallee 39, 80939 Munich, Germany

Tickets are free. Food & drinks are available for purchase on site.

To attend, you must be a member of the Car Design Community or be invited by a member. We reserve the right to review registrations and withdraw tickets if the attendee is not part of the car design community or a guest of someone who is, or if multiple tickets have been purchased for the same individual.

Please note that registration is mandatory – no entry will be allowed without it.

Our Design Contest during P&P

Showcase your best garage gems at our Design Contest: Lines Of Legends!

At this edition of Pistons & Pretzels, we don't just want to admire stunning vehicles in general – we want to admire your stunning vehicles. 

Here's the five categories where your favourite wheels can shine:

1. Oldie but Goldie
Celebrating timeless classics that have aged like fine wine, proving style never goes out of fashion.

2. Livery Love
Highlighting the most captivating exteriors — from bold liveries and refined paint finishes to iconic silhouettes and sculptural shapes. This award honours vehicles whose outward appearance makes a lasting impression, whether through colour, form, or creative detailing.

3. Best Rear End in the Game
Spotlighting the finest sculpted tail ends that combine attitude, style, and undeniable presence.

4. Nein to Basic
A tribute to the pinnacle of German engineering and design — bold, precise, and anything but ordinary.

Special Category: Hear me Roar 
For the car with the most commanding and unforgettable engine soundtrack — a true symphony of power. This category is open to everyone – let's make some noise for car design!

Timetable:

• 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Vote for your favourites designs
• 12 PM: Rev your engines for our big "Hear Me Roar-Moment"
• 2 PM: We're crowning the winners in each category

Are you ready to give your car the spotlight it deserves?

Just grab a General Admission Adult & Design Contest ticket and let us know which one category your vehicle is entering (categories 1–4).

Drivers & Business Club Germany is one of the most exclusive private clubs in Germany. 
As an international flagship for Munich, it has built a global reputation in just five years as the destination for enthusiasts of classic cars, motorsports, and design.
With close to 1,000 members (anonymous, apart from honorary members like Prince Albert of Monaco, Walter Röhrl, and Dr. Wolfgang Porsche), the club hosts more than 200 annual events across topics like automotive culture, design, tech, art, and entrepreneurship. An active women's network and a strong founder community are integral parts of the club.

Since 2016, Benda has been developing motorcycles and powersports vehicles with a clear focus on innovative technologies and visionary design. Their aim is to challenge conventions, set new standards, and create unforgettable experiences. With a keen eye on future trends and innovation, they invest specifically in the necessary resources. Their European Design Centre in Salzburg works closely with the R&D team in China to realize the next generation of unique vehicles. 

What they're bringing:

• Redstone 1000 MUD
• Napoleonbob 500 

The London-based design agency Makkina has been expertly offering its services to both leading and emerging automotive brands and is hugely recognised within the industry for its exemplary work in both show cars and production-validated designs for exteriors and interiors. Makkina understands its position as curator of each brand it works with, creating a design that resonates irrespective of brand feel to take it forward.

What they're bringing:

• Triumph TR25

IDEENION is a mobility technology company with more than 30 years of experience and 60+ employees in their headquarters in Gaimersheim, Germany. Specialised in producing demonstrators from individual components to concept cars, IDEENION empowers their client base of OEMs, startups, and suppliers from all over the world with high-quality technology. 

What they're bringing:

• Apollo N
• UME
• Apollo Intensa Emozione

Verge Motorcycles is redefining motorcycling with innovation like nothing else on the road. Hand-built in Estonia and designed to be the most rider-focused motorcycles ever built, Verge delivers a thrilling, next-generation riding experience, setting a bold new benchmark for performance motorcycles. Featuring the patented Donut Motor, integrated into the rear wheel, Verge creates machines with explosive, controllable power, extended range, and razor-sharp handling.

What they're bringing:

• Verge TS Pro

Li Auto, founded in 2015, is dedicated to creating safer, more comfortable, and more convenient products and services for family users. Our portfolio of intelligent electric vehicles includes the L Series, the MEGA, and the brand new i8.

What they're bringing:

• Li Auto L9

With the Design & Mobility bachelor’s programme, Hof University empowers the next generation of designers to shape the future of movement. Students explore a wide spectrum of mobility – from cars and micromobility to public transport on land, water, and in the air. The program uniquely blends creative design with technical expertise, encouraging bold ideas for intermodality and infrastructure redesign. With strong industry connections and an interdisciplinary mindset, graduates are prepared to work in diverse teams and lead innovative projects. Design thinking, strategic management, and scenario-based methods ensure students are equipped to make mobility smarter, sustainable, and inspiring.

What they're bringing:

• Fast Cut – concept by Andreas Irrgang for his bachelor's thesis in the Design & Mobility programme