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Hyundai’s sleek new Staria electric campervan is a beauty, but there’s a catch
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (196+ words) Electric RVs are almost certainly the way of the future, and campervans are no exception. Hyundai just unveiled a fully-loaded, off-grid-ready version of its understated Staria van, and it's a thing of beauty for vanlifers. But there's a catch. The…...
Fly Las Vegas in Zapata’s AirScooter, a Hollywood-buzzed one-person thrill
2+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) After developing the Flyboard Air and JetRacer, we wanted to build an aircraft that delivers the same level of innovation but is accessible to a broader audience. It represents the next stage of Zapata's evolution, shifting from high-performance prototypes to…...
Inside my eye-opening tour of BMW’s Designworks LA studio
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (835+ words) On Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica, California, a single-level white building sat back from the street. Simple and organized in appearance, with a matte white finish and black windowpanes, a subtle sign hinted at its purpose: DESIGNWORKS: A BMW Group…...
All-new Evotrex Camper might be the world’s first “power-generating” RV
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) The Achilles heel for most off-grid RVers is the power capacity of their rig. It's feasible to pack several weeks' worth of food and water, no matter where you're headed. But a power setup that's reliable in any weather just…...
How Ford nailed infotainment without reinventing the wheel
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (728+ words) Infotainment is a major part of the modern vehicle. Most cars, trucks, and SUVs you find on the road these days drive very well, get decent fuel economy, and have a wide range of driver aids. So a decent infotainment…...
Powertrain and chassis detailsFlying Spur Speed posts 2:58 winter lap time on frozen Swedish circuit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) Bentley took its Flying Spur Speed to the ice-covered Drivecenter Arena in northern Sweden and set a new winter lap record. The track sits about 100 miles from the Arctic Circle and operates as the most northern active racing circuit during…...
The F-150 Lightning features that quietly make life so much more fun
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (853+ words) The F-150 Lightning burst onto the scene a few years back and has become one of the EV world's biggest success stories. There was a significant period where you simply couldn't get one. However, there's more to the electric truck than…...
Porsche Cayenne Electric makes first public appearance in Dubai
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (478+ words) Porsche just put the Cayenne Electric in front of the public for the first time, and the reaction was immediate. The debut took place at the Icons of Porsche event in Dubai, marking the start of a new chapter for…...
Zero unveils LS1 scooter with 108-mile range and nimble design
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (316+ words) Charging is handled by an integrated 800W charger that fully charges the batteries in about 5 hours, or just over 3 with an accessory charger. Zero designed the LS1 to be both smooth and steady, combining its trademark linear power delivery with styling that…...
Formula E Gen4 unveiled – speed, innovation, and sustainability
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (857+ words) A Digital Trends Contributing Editor and Contributor for TheManual.com, Bruce Brown writes e-mobility reviews and covers wide-ranging automotive news stories, with special focus on electric vehicles and F1 racing. Bruce uses smart devices that are compatible with both Amazon Alexa…...