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Since 2018, Chinese motorbike outfit Benda has made a name for itself with its strikingly modern takes on cruisers. Interestingly, its smallest capacity bike is perhaps the most aggressive little 250cc machine on the EICMA exhibition floor this year.
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The world's first flight test for an aerospike rocket engine ended in disaster, but Polaris Aerospace is back on track, preparing to fly second- and third-generation prototypes for its MIRA supersonic/hypersonic aircraft platform within weeks.
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Looking like a set of bridge supports that were accidentally installed on a cargo ship, a new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet promises to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders with no moving parts.
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Latest Transport News
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Looking back: BMW's tire-scorching Nurburgring stress test rig
December 28, 2024About 20,000 components in every single BMW on the road today get put to the extreme test, well beyond real-world expectations. Then again, sometimes a not-your-average-driver does subject their BMW to the same grueling conditions. -
German built custom chopper travels across the pond to the USA
December 27, 2024There’s nothing quite like a chopper. That stretched-out, low rider look, courtesy of extended forks with custom steering head angles, hardtail frames, and ape hangers. It’s like poetry in motion. -
Small-bore ADV moto market spicing up rapidly; points to a major shift
December 25, 2024"Go big or go home" was the motto of the ADV motorcycle industry for decades. But for a while now, a small-bore revolution has been gaining pace. The sub-500cc ADV class is now bristling with options, pointing to the next big automotive revolution. -
Looking back: The biggest flying boat in history that flew only once
December 25, 2024Some historic aircraft seem like a barrel for holding superlatives. One of these, the H-4 Hercules, goes one better because it's also at the center of one of the strangest stories involving possibly the 20th century's strangest man – Howard Hughes. -
Lessons from the Himalayas: 5 things not to do when riding in the Himalayas
December 24, 2024The Himalayas are a bucket-list travel destination for motorcyclists the world over – and the perfect setting for a rich variety of rookie errors that can really ruin your day. Here's some mistakes I've made, so with a bit of luck, you don't have to. -
Lilium ceases operations without delivering a single electric air taxi
December 24, 2024German eVTOL startup Lilium has ceased operations as of this week – sunsetting a decade-long effort funded with over $1 billion to build electric air taxis, with nary a single aircraft delivered. -
Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger to create 3rd largest automaker official
December 23, 2024It's really happening: Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are joining hands to operate together under a single holding company, in a bid to stave off fierce competition around the world. Together, they'll be the third largest automaker globally. -
OG Suzuki dual-sport revamped after 15 long years
December 23, 2024The all-new DR-Z4S comes with a host of upgrades that fans have been calling out for years. Re-tuned 398cc engine, electronic fuel injection, lighter frame, all-LED lighting, and four ride modes are all there. But there's one thing that is still missing. -
700cc inline-four naked moto is less expensive than it looks
December 23, 2024The Benda LFS 700 might look like an outlandish flat-tracker, but it's essentially a naked that resembles an Autobot from Transformers. The 680cc inline-four produces enough power to go toe-to-toe against the more popular naked bikes of today. -
Canoo's future looks uncertain amid lawsuits and furloughed workers
December 23, 2024American EV startup Canoo has been in hot water for a while now, and it looks like the temperature's rising further. Last Friday, Canoo put its team on a “mandatory unpaid break” through 2024. And it's only delivered a handful of vehicles so far.
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