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fromBikeMag
4 days ago

A Motocross Legend Just Entered the MTB Game-And the Tires Look Serious

The Geomax MB34 is designed for maximum ground penetration and braking stability, ensuring that it hooks up without hesitation, similar to its motorized counterparts.
Bicycling
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This car company just patented a toilet under your seat

A Chinese automaker has patented a compact in-car toilet designed for long journeys and camping, featuring a slide-out mechanism and advanced waste management system.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too

Ford's skunkworks EV team will enhance hybrid models, aiming for 90% of global nameplates to offer electrified powertrains by decade's end.
#mountain-biking
fromBikerumor
6 days ago
Bicycling

Specialized MTB Tires Go Radial(ish) For More Grippy, Supportive Butcher & Eliminator

fromBikerumor
6 days ago
Bicycling

Specialized MTB Tires Go Radial(ish) For More Grippy, Supportive Butcher & Eliminator

Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Building EVs And Gas Cars On The Same Chassis Was Never Going To Work. This One Photo Proves It.

BMW's i4, i5, and i7 are impressive despite shared underpinnings with gas models, showcasing the limitations of their design compared to dedicated electric platforms.
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

MotoGP Technology for Your Bike? Brembo Just Changed the MTB Game

Brembo has launched the GR-PRO, a high-performance MTB braking system designed for consistency and precision in mountain biking.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

The Volvo Cosmic Surfer Has Gravity-Adaptive Wheels Designed For Smooth Driving On The Moon - Yanko Design

Volvo's Cosmic Surfer concept reimagines off-road vehicles for lunar exploration with innovative design and safety features inspired by its long-standing commitment to passenger safety.
#automotive-design
UX design
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Designing a functional and beautiful steering wheel is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive design.
UX design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Concept Shoe Looks Like a Sports Car Melted Onto Your Foot - Yanko Design

An Alfa Romeo-inspired concept shoe treats automotive design as structural principle rather than surface decoration, featuring a seamless white upper and sculptural red midsole with panel-gap detailing.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

These retractable studded tires might save our roads, ears, and lungs

Studded snow tires are illegal in some areas and can be very loud, causing issues for both roads and health. They are essential for extreme winter conditions.
Snowboarding
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
6 days ago

Specialized Butcher & Eliminator Radial Tires: First Look

Radial MTB tires offer improved grip and ride feel but may not suit every rider's needs.
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Panaracer's New GravelKing ZX is a Semi-Slick Gravel Tire Blending Speed & Grip: First Rides

The all-new Panaracer Gravel King ZX tire was built to maximize speed for intense gravel racing, developed to go as fast as possible on the straights with essentially the low-rolling resistance of a road slick.
Bicycling
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Schwalbe Romy Adds New All-Rounder MTB Tire As Trail, Gravity & Radial Lines Redefined

Schwalbe launched the Romy tire, a versatile all-rounder for mountain biking, simplifying tire selection and enhancing performance across various terrains.
#electric-vehicles
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Cars

EVs turned everything into a touchscreen - but physical buttons are making a comeback

Automakers are reintroducing physical buttons and traditional door handles in electric vehicles due to regulatory pressure and customer backlash.
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Shimano XT and Saint Flat Pedals...Take Two?

Shimano designed both the new octagonal Saint and Deore XT pedals very similarly, featuring an extra-wide, dual-concave shape and a 121mm x 110mm platform. Both pedals also have a flat platform design for consistent pedal height and no protrusions from the axle.
Bicycling
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

I Tried Mercedes' Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It's Better Than It Looks

Mercedes-Benz's steer-by-wire system in the EQS prototype offers a unique driving experience with variable steering ratios and innovative design.
#formula-1
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Take A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Slate's Winter Testing

Slate electric truck is undergoing rigorous testing in extreme temperatures before production starts, aiming for dependable performance under $30,000.
Gadgets
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

with no steering wheel and control buttons, electric robotaxi lunar relies on itself to drive

Lucid Group's Lunar concept robotaxi features autonomous driving capability, two-passenger seating, and streamlined design with reduced components for lower production costs and assembly efficiency.
#formula-one
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Vittoria Corsa PRO Control Road Tires Gain Wider 38 & 42 Sizes

Vittoria Corsa PRO Control tires offer enhanced puncture resistance and grip for various road conditions, available in 38mm and 42mm sizes.
#winter-tire-technology
Snowboarding
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

These new winter tires have studs that retract as it warms up

Nokian's new Hakkapeliitta 01 studded tires use robotic stud insertion and scanning technology to reduce road wear by 30 percent while improving ice grip by 10 percent and lowering noise levels.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

The Corvette E-Ray is dead, long live the Grand Sport X

Chevy's new LS6 engine features a 13:1 compression ratio, the highest for a small-block, enabled by advanced cooling and optimized direct injection.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Scope Scales Down w/ New Lightweight, Aero R4.G Gravel Wheels

Scope's R4.G Gravel wheelset offers aerodynamic benefits in a lighter, more affordable design with enhanced durability and ease of setup.
Cars
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

In-hub motors make this humble Hyundai a monster on ice

In-wheel motors are being refined by Elaphe, promising improved performance and control for future EVs despite setbacks from Lordstown Motors.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Pirelli PAAS Reshapes Wide Road Tires to Reduce Drag on New P Zero Race TLR SL-R

Pirelli introduces a new aero tire design to reduce drag and improve performance without compromising handling.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mercedes magic and Ferrari's rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

Mercedes showed strong reliability and balance in pre-season testing, Ferrari demonstrated exceptional launch performance, and Red Bull displayed efficient energy recovery for straight-line speed.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

How Ford is accelerating its global campaign as it returns to Formula 1

We're using Formula 1 on Apple TV to show exactly how the extreme research and development tested in the world's harshest racing environments translates directly to the consumer. That's not a marketing line. It's absolutely real, drawing a line between Ford racing vehicles and the tech inside vehicles like the F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor and the new EV electric truck that's on its way.
Marketing
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The physics of squeaking sneakers

Tuning frictional behavior on the fly has been a long-standing engineering dream. This new insight into how surface geometry governs slip pulses paves the way for tunable frictional metamaterials that can transition from low-friction to high-grip states on demand.
Science
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 weeks ago

Fulcrum's New Sharq GR, Sonic GR Gravel Wheels Optimize for REALLY Wide Tires

Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheelsets feature a 30mm internal rim width, optimized for 47-50mm tires, enhancing aerodynamics and stability.
UX design
fromCarlbarenbrug
2 months ago

Friction by Design

Intentional friction preserves user awareness and reflection, trading pure speed for more considered decisions and preventing autopilot interactions.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A station wagon is entering one of the hardest 24-hour races in the world

BMW M Motorsport will race an M3 Touring station wagon in the 24-hour Nürburgring race, entering it in the SPX exhibition class with four drivers including American factory racers.
Health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Are YOU a 'Gangster' driver? The worst driving positions for you

Poor driving posture—raised shoulders, over-reclining, sitting too far back, or sitting too close—can cause neck, shoulder, spine, pelvis and hip strain; relax and adjust.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

If Microsoft made a car... what would it be?

Porter complained about difficulties when trying to insert lines in Excel. (Which, to be fair to Microsoft, is relatively straightforward - need to insert a row? Right-click on a selected row. Need to insert a line in text? Alt+Return is probably going to be your friend.) But then Porter turned to that other productivity stalwart, Word. "Never underestimate Microsoft's ability to make things more complicated," he said.
Tech industry
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

America's team: How Cadillac's arrival is already shaking up F1

In the short term, expectations are brutally realistic, but this is still a team intent on making noise from day one. That intent will be made clear when Cadillac unveils the livery of its first F1 car during a Super Bowl commercial Sunday. Such a move is a statement and arrival aimed as much at mainstream America as at a paddock that, for years, questioned whether the brand belonged on the grid at all.
Business
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

Fox Finally Unveils the New 40: The Best Just Got Better

Fox released an all-new Fox 40 downhill fork with refined chassis stiffness, improved damping, and Glidecore air spring technology for enhanced speed and trail smoothness.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 months ago

BAF Motorsports Case Study

A full-funnel Facebook/Instagram strategy using interest-based, lookalike, and retargeting audiences can significantly improve ad performance and account growth for niche automotive products.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

A New York startup captures ambient CO2 and converts it via electrolysis and synthesis into motor-grade gasoline, but production is minimal and the process is energy-inefficient.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery

The reason we can gracefully glide on an ice-skating rink or clumsily slip on an icy sidewalk is that the surface of ice is coated by a thin watery layer. Scientists generally agree that this lubricating, liquidlike layer is what makes ice slippery. They disagree, though, about why the layer forms. Three main theories about the phenomenon have been debated over the past two centuries.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

LOOK X-One-G Pedal Review: Blending Road Pedal Efficiency & Weight w/ MTB Cleats

LOOK's X-One-G gravel pedal combines road pedal efficiency with off-road durability, featuring a wider platform and single-sided SPD-compatible design optimized for race-focused gravel riding.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Rivian Just Launched Its Own Version of BMW M, and It's Called RAD (Rivian Adventure Department) - Yanko Design

Rivian formalized RAD, its performance division, to develop vehicles through demanding events and translate real-world testing into production features and performance capabilities.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The surprising new physics of squeaky basketball shoes

We were not expecting to find so much richness and depth from a physics point of view underneath the sole of a shoe, says Adel Djellouli, a scientist at Harvard University and co-lead of the study. In a new study, scientists explore the physics that give rise to the familiar squeak of basketball shoes sliding on a hard surface.
Science
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Patent Patrol: Inventor with Tire Pressure Management System Patent Seeks Industry Partner

A new patented TPMS design aims to make tire pressure adjustment systems more affordable and commercially viable by addressing cost and compatibility issues that hindered previous systems.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Alpine's Wildest F1 Concept Car Concept Uses a Magnetic Levitation Cockpit to Protect Its Driver - Yanko Design

HakHyeon Lee's Alpine Horizon concept features a magnetically levitating driver pod tethered to a Le Mans prototype-inspired chassis, representing speculative design as Alpine consolidates its real racing programs.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Continental GP5000 S TR/TT TR Tires Get New, Wider Sizes

The GP5000 S TR is the all-rounder, balancing weight and protection for a fast but durable (and puncture protected) ride. Designed for general purpose road riding, the new size lets you push the boundaries of what "all road" really means. And the increased volume means you can run lower pressures for more traction and comfort while doing so.
Bicycling
Cars
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

F1 drivers eviscerate new cars at Australian GP - what's going wrong and is there a quick fix?

Formula 1's new regulation era cars received harsh criticism from drivers for poor handling and reduced enjoyment, despite improved aesthetics and new hybrid engine technology.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Sideways on the ice, in a supercar: Stability control is getting very good

Electronic stability and traction control systems use braking and power reduction to keep cars on the intended path, preventing loss of control on low-grip surfaces.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

Ice racing prioritizes low-grip sliding and accessible thrills over high-downforce precision, requiring cold conditions, suitable tires, and a willing car for sideways driving enjoyment.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Aston Martin: Driving Our Car Will Maim You | Defector

The vibration into the chassis is causing a few reliability problems: mirrors falling off, tail lights falling off, all that sort of thing, which we are having to address. Fernando [Alonso] is of the feeling that he can't do more than 25 laps consecutively before he risks permanent nerve damage to his hands.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

First Rides: Continental Unveils Terra Competition Gravel Race Tires

Continental's new Terra Competition gravel tire prioritizes speed on hardpack and light gravel with a road-like tread design, featuring a continuous center section and aerodynamic profile for competitive racing.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

McLaren Charlotte on Building Performance Through Discipline

High-performance automotive retail requires disciplined, systems-based operations, technical staff education, and a long-term, consistency-focused leadership to deliver lasting results.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Review: New Schwalbe Pro One AllRoad Tires Split the Difference Between Road & Gravel

Schwalbe's Pro One Allroad combines G-One Speed tread, Pro One casing, and Addix Race rubber to deliver a versatile road/gravel tire for mixed-surface rides.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Bonkers F1 Off-Road Racer Concept Puts Senna's McLaren MP4/4 on Monster Truck Stilts - Yanko Design

A designer reimagined a 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car as a lifted off-road machine with extended suspension travel and increased ground clearance.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Vee Tire Co. Launches RAD-Core Radial Casings for Three of Its Gravity-Oriented Tires

Vee Tire Co. launched RAD-Core true radial mountain-bike tires, increasing suppleness and contact patch for better traction while enabling higher pressures and reduced rolling resistance.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The 9,000-pound monster I don't want to give back | TechCrunch

The electric Escalade IQL is an enormous, 9,000-pound electric luxury SUV with striking design but impractical size for everyday driving and parking.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Dragan Pocket Winch is the Trailbuilding Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

The Dragan Pocket Winch Complete Kit is a portable manual winch system weighing under one pound that delivers up to 2,000 pounds of pulling capacity for removing obstacles from trails.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

Polestar will shift toward sportier, performance-focused electric vehicles, developing improved driving dynamics and dedicated high-performance variants under its BST performance label.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Vittoria Enters the 32" Chat with Its Peyote XC Race 32" Tire

Vittoria developed a 32-inch Peyote XC Race tire (2.4" width) with Race Formulation compound and is testing it with pro teams for XC racing.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Rimpact Announces Updated Version of Its Tuned Mass Damper, the TMD V2

Rimpact introduced the TMD V2, an updated in-steerer tuned mass damper designed to further reduce vibration and improve rider comfort, control, and predictability for gravity riding.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why "Lighter Is Better" Isn't Always True for Mountain Bikes

Downhill racers add weight to the bottom bracket to improve planted handling; Heavy Metal Spindles add roughly 500g, offered in 139mm and 145mm for $199.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 month ago

2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery

Audi's new RS5 plug-in hybrid combines a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with two electric motors, producing 630 horsepower and representing Audi's strategy of offering multiple propulsion options amid uncertain EV market conditions.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Donkervoort P24 RS is a counterpunch build for drivers who crave raw speed - Yanko Design

The newly unveiled car is ultra-agile thanks to the weight reduction achieved by shaving off components like the skid-control, torque-vectoring, or automatic brake-assist. It doesn't even have power steering, and gives buyers the option to skip the air conditioning unit for weight reduction, making it the ideal fit for raw purists who want to feel every little change happening in the driving dynamics.
Cars
Cars
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Dumbphones? Try dumbcars! Experts call for cars to go 'back to basics'

Many modern car technologies—touchscreen infotainment and pop-out door handles—can increase hazard by distracting drivers or preventing occupants from exiting after a crash.
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