‘I almost fell through the window’ – BMX cyclist pulls off audacious cardboard bed test at Olympics
[ad_1] How better to test the integrity of a cardboard bed than with a BMX stunt? This was the thought that crossed freestyle rider Vincent Leygonie’s mind the moment he arrived at the athlete village for his Olympic debut. This year, as was the case in Tokyo in 2021, athletes are sleeping on cardboard beds […]
Stellantis: We aren’t selling Maserati
[ad_1] Prompted by recent reports that Maserati might be up for sale, Stellantis on Tuesday issued a statement denying any plans to offload the luxury Italian brand. “Stellantis restates unwavering commitment to Maserati’s bright future as the unique luxury brand of the 14 Stellantis brands,” the automaker said in its statement, Reuters reported. Most of […]
Lotus electric sports car might wait for next-gen batteries
[ad_1] Lotus is working on an electric sports car for launch in 2027, but the automaker may push the launch back until EV technology, and in particular batteries, advance enough to ensure the car can deliver the lightweight ethos of gas-powered Lotus sports cars like the original Elise. In an interview with Autocar published on […]
These Are Some Modern EVs You Probably Never See Anymore
[ad_1] Photo: Honda Ever since the lost year of 2020, life seems to have entered warp speed, so you’d be forgiven if you can’t recall the not-so-distant past when automakers were banding together and vowing to end development of internal combustion engines and focus on a full EV future. That did in fact happen, though, […]
Vuelta a España crosses new frontier with stage start in supermarket
[ad_1] The 2024 cycling season has been one for the history books. Biniam Girmay became the first black African rider to win a Tour de France stage. Marianne Vos won her 250th career race. Mark Cavendish broke the Tour de France stage win record. There is a larger milestone still to come, however. Stage six […]
2025 Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron revealed with aero, tech top of mind
[ad_1] The Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron is here, adding yet another all-electric model to Audi’s fast-growing EV lineup. And for those who might want a sportier version, the S6 Sportback E-Tron was just revealed alongside it. If you’re already familiar with the Q6 E-Tron – an electric SUV we’ve already driven – then you’re mostly […]
‘The first time I saw my leg, I fainted in the shower’ – British pro on his year-long recovery after being hit by car driver
[ad_1] Tom Gloag was at the top of his game last August before his form was cruelly taken away from him in the blink of an eye. During a training ride near his home in Spain, disaster struck when he was hit by a car driver, leaving him with catastrophic knee damage. Just three months […]
2026 Kia EV4 electric hatch spied for first time
[ad_1] The Kia EV4 appears to mimic the concept from 2023 The Kia EV4 will be a fastback hatchback Kia is expected to unveil the EV4 this year The production version of Kia’s EV4 concept from a year ago has been spotted testing for the first time, and its proportions are almost identical to the […]
Audi A6 e-tron: Electric hatch, wagon with over 700km of range coming to Australia
[ad_1] Look out, BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE – Audi is coming for you. The Audi A6 e-tron has been revealed as a more practical and likely more affordable alternative to the brand’s e-tron GT flagship, and will be offered in both Sportback (liftback) and Avant (wagon) body styles. Audi has also revealed sportier S6 […]
Shimano reports 21% drop in component sales
[ad_1] Shimano suffered a fall of nearly 21% in its cycle component sales for the first half of 2024, it has reported, compared to the same period last year. The company says that continued overstock in the industry is to blame. There is no suggestion that Shimano is in trouble though, with even the lower […]