DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT DB 38 Wheels: Stiff, light…and expensive
[ad_1] DT Swiss was started 30 years ago in 1994 in Biel, Switzerland. In its own words, it “meticulously develop high-performance cycling components that provide a competitive edge to every ambitious cyclist.” Its wheels, like these ARC 1100 Dicut DB 38s, can be seen on the bikes of the UNO-X cycling teams, while their hubs […]
Doctor Ink? Australian engineer’s unusual path to automotive stardom
[ad_1] Australia well and truly punches above its weight in the automotive industry, with plenty of expats reaching the peak of their respective fields across a range of roles. This week, Todd Willing was promoted to Ford’s head of design, becoming the second Australian currently in charge of leading a team pen future models in […]
Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
[ad_1] Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a “bridge to electrification” in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker’s 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as […]
‘I thought I might not have a future in the sport’ – Eddie Dunbar savours Vuelta a España stage win, and good luck at last
[ad_1] Eddie Dunbar appeared to not be able to believe he had done it, won, as he crossed the line of stage 11 of the Vuelta a España. The Jayco AlUla rider embraced his soigneur, then his teammate Filippo Zana, before putting his head back in his hands. His attack surprised everyone at the front […]
Hyundai plans range extender EVs with 900+ km range as stopgap to full electrification, as BEV demand slows
[ad_1] Hyundai has announced it will be developing new range extender electric vehicles to bridge the gap to full electrification, amid slowing demand for full battery electric vehicles. This confirmation came as part of its 2024 CEO Investor Day today, where it unveiled a new mid- to long-term strategy called the “Hyundai Way”. The new […]
Eddie Dunbar escapes to victory on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España as Primož Roglič takes time back on Ben O’Connor
[ad_1] Eddie Dunbar flew to victory on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España, attacking inside the final kilometre to take his maiden Grand Tour stage on Wednesday. As the Jayco-AlUla rider sprung out of the lead group, no-one could follow, and despite the Irishman’s slight stature, he held off the punchier riders from the […]
Polestar’s new CEO comes from Vinfast and Opel
[ad_1] There’s been a change in leadership at Polestar. The Swedish performance EV marque on Wednesday named industry veteran Michael Lohscheller as its CEO. He replaces Thomas Ingenlath who has resigned after leading Polestar since its inception as an EV brand in 2017. Lohscheller, who officially starts his new role on Oct. 1, has previously […]
Mercedes-Benz AMG PureSpeed enters final testing
[ad_1] The PureSpeed is the first member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will build 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from a twin-turbocharged V-8 devoid of electrification Mercedes-Benz AMG is close to launching a limited-edition speedster based on the latest SL-Class. The car was previewed […]
As one Vuelta a España rider soldiers on with symptoms, has the Covid bubble burst?
[ad_1] Isaac Del Toro’s rear wheel may be somewhat lacking in drafters this week at the Vuelta a España. The 20-year-old UAE-Team Emirates rider has been diagnosed with Covid, is not asymptomatic (he has “mild symptoms”, according to the team), and will be huffing and puffing his way around Spain for the foreseeable. Meanwhile, riders […]
Here’s Why Most Other EVs Still Can’t Use Tesla Superchargers
[ad_1] It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly […]