Jetoptera wants to help mitigate aircraft noise in urban areas by building Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft that uses its virtually noiseless Fluidic Propulsion System that they describe as “a bladeless fan on steroids.”…

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Porsche likes to celebrate its anniversaries in a big way, and its 75th proves to be no exception. It has made a modern version of its iconic 356 Roadster No. 1 and called in the…

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Bentley’s coachbuilding arm known as Bentley Mulliner just built two special versions of the Continental GT coupe for Bentley Sydney in Australia to celebrate GT3 racing and the Bathurst 12 Hours endurance race. The base…

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As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems…

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Say what you will about the BMW M3’s massive kidney grilles, the car is still a ferocious performer. The M3 Competition, even more so. Now, comes an even more extreme flavor known as the M3…

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Most Ferrari LaFerrai hypercars were clad in red, but this rare one-off Blue Elettrico version struts its own stuff as it goes to auction. Created for collector Greg Whitten, this LaFerrari also gets a special…

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C3STROM is making the slick and super-fun Astro e-bike even better by creating the Astro Pro. It’s equipped with a 750W rear hub motor with 1,800W and 59 lb-ft of torque. The top speed is…

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BMW customizer Alpina regularly issues special versions of already fast and luxurious Bimmers, but this one is its most potent. The new Alpina B5 GT is based on the current 5 Series sedan, and the…

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Toyota’s creations for the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon were, again, a surprise. This time, everything else was upstaged by two specially-modified eco-friendly ’80s AE86 creations named the AE86 H2 Concept and the AE86 BEV Concept.…

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Juiced Bikes just created a very limited edition of its high-performance HyperScrambler 2. The Founder’s Edition HyperScrambler 2 has special bits including a custom green paintjob, a high-grade tan saddle, a small headlight fairing, custom…

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Most people will never have the chance to ride a concept motorcycle or get to test drive any of the custom builds that hit auctions for tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars. But that…

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The Aston Martin DBS is saying goodbye in a really big way. The British exotic car brand unveiled its final version known as the DBS 770 Ultimate. Not only does it look special, but the…

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E-bikes are hot, and Honda is approaching their interpretation by tying their new line with their gas-powered icons from the past. The new Honda Cub e:, Dax e:, and Zoomer e: are named after their…

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Off-grid camping doesn’t have to mean no electricity, and that even equates to EV power for Winnebago’s lastet small camper known as the eRV2. This is the second EV concept the brand has unveiled over…

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Verge’s TS has been one-upped by its own creator with the TS Ultra. Torque jumps from 737 lb-ft to an astounding 855 lb-ft. from a 150-kW (201 horsepower) powertrain that sends the TS Ultra to…

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Just when you thought Chevy was out of ideas for the Corvette (mid-engined 8th-gen), they pull a fast one and build a friggin’ hybrid. The E-Ray still has a booming 6.2-liter V8 engine, but this…

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