Hoonigan seeks bankruptcy protection with debts of $1.75B
[ad_1] Hoonigan’s finances have hit the skids but the company is determined to stay in operation. The automotive entertainment and aftermarket parts business famous for its Gymkhana videos starring Ken Block announced on Monday that it has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware. Hoonigan said it has entered into a […]
Tenfold boost by 2026, solid-state batteries
[ad_1] Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for niche models EVs Toyota will ramp up EV production to at least […]
‘I was very close to joining a WorldTour team a few weeks ago’ – Matt Holmes on the challenges of racing solo
[ad_1] When retired WorldTour pro Matt Holmes announced his return to road racing at May’s Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, it came as a surprise to many. He had no contract, no teammates, and was riding alone in the bunch, on equipment donated to him by brands. By the side of the road, his dad, Roy, […]
F1 designer Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin
[ad_1] Adrian Newey has joined the Aston Martin F1 team, both as a designer and shareholder Newey’s first design for the team will be its 2026 F1 car The car will be the first to use a newly developed Honda power unit Adrian Newey has landed after leaving Red Bull Racing. On Tuesday, Aston Martin […]
Tesla opens V4 Supercharger at Gurney Plaza, George Town; service centre in mainland Penang in Perai
[ad_1] Tesla has announced it has officially opened its first Supercharger station in George Town, Penang, marking the first time the company’s DC fast chargers have popped up on the island itself. The station, located at the B1 carpark at Gurney Plaza, uses the same V4 hardware as IOI City Mall and IOI Mall Puchong. […]
Does Campagnolo’s new $4299 groupset really serve ‘cyclists of all levels’?
[ad_1] Today, Campagnolo has announced the release of a new high-end groupset that aims to broaden market appeal with a ‘competitive’ price, and ‘high-quality technology’ – there’s just one problem – it’s $4,299 / €3,990 (UK pricing to follow). The new groupset, dubbed Super Record S Wireless, follows on from Campagnolo’s Super Record Wireless that […]
Hidden for decades, Bentley’s first T-Series is now restored
[ad_1] The first Bentley T-Series off the line has been restored The car was Bentley’s first to feature unibody construction Bentley built less than 2,000 examples of its first-generation T-Series Bentley has completed an eight-year restoration of its first T-Series, a car hidden away for decades. The T-Series was launched in 1965 as a sister […]
Giant Trucks And SUVs Are Killing People And Now The Feds Might Actually Do Something About It
[ad_1] Photo: Ram Cars are safer than they have ever been — at least for the people inside of them. As long as you’re wearing your seatbelt, you should be just fine in a crash. Unfortunately for the people outside the cars, though, that’s not the case. By design, big, heavy trucks and SUVs with […]
Honda Civic Type R vs. Acura Integra Type S Comparison Test: May the best Honda win
[ad_1] It’s a cop-out move to say there won’t be a loser in a comparison test between two cars, but when the pair is as similar to each other as these are here, it wouldn’t be a surprising conclusion. But we’re not cop-outs, and there is a winner to be picked between the Honda Civic […]
Important British race disappears from domestic calendar, as scene continues to suffer
[ad_1] Another important British one-day race has announced it will no longer run in the future. The Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix, held in North Yorkshire and part of British Cycling’s National Road Series, ran its final edition last month, its organiser has revealed. The race’s demise follows a trend of events disappearing from the domestic […]