Hunt Bike Wheels’ recent moves towards sustainability are more meaningful than you think
[ad_1] For many, the notable takeaway from Hunt’s recent announcement about adding a sustainability angle to their wheel program was that they’re going from black to paint-less silver spokes on a few models. Big deal, right? The UK brand’s efforts might sound lackluster when compared to what companies like Forge and Bond are doing with […]
Benz Patent-Motorwagen on display at Mercedes-Benz World showcase, KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7
[ad_1] Visitors to the Mercedes-Benz World happening at KL Base right now until Sunday, July 7, will have no shortage of new metal to view, what with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia showcasing a large selection of Mercedes-Benz and AMG vehicles at the event, including the just-launched trio of AMG models, the C 63 S E Performance and […]
Ready for the slaughter? British Gravel Champs reveals tough new Scots course
[ad_1] The British Gravel Championships has found a new home on the trails of the Gralloch UCI race in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Riders will take on a tough 87.5km course with big climbs —including the ominously named Slaughter Hill— in pursuit of the red, white and blue bands. It will be held this year in […]
Here’s How Exhausted Soviet Pilots Caused An Airplane To Drop Out Of The Sky Like A Stone
[ad_1] Soviet machines are a special interest of mine, which is why I was surprised I’d never heard the tragic tale of Aeroflot Flight 5143—the worst commercial airline disaster in Soviet history until today. It was the worst air accident in Soviet history, leading to the loss of 200 people onboard, 54 of them children. […]
Enve team bike and a wireless 1×16 electronic groupset: Tech editor Simon Fellows’ Eurobike highlights
[ad_1] The annual cycling trade show in Frankfurt is something of a colossus, both in its importance within the industry and the sheer size of the site. Because of this it’s nigh on impossible to see everything at Eurobike, such is the number of products on show. But I’ve done my best in the pursuit […]
Foes of California’s emissions standards and EV goals take case to U.S. Supreme Court
[ad_1] Smog obscures the view of downtown Los Angeles in April 2024. (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — Opponents of California’s ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state’s campaign to fight climate change. Energy companies, […]
Coupe SUV pioneer BMW is killing one of its coupe SUVs – report
[ad_1] The petrol- and diesel-powered BMW X4 – a coupe-inspired version of the best-selling X3 SUV – is set to get the axe, but an electric replacement is reportedly in the works. Speaking to Motor1 Italy, a BMW representative told the publication there isn’t a place in its lineup for the X4, which is only […]
2024 Toyota Vellfire in Malaysia full gallery – 182 PS, 235 Nm 2.5L NA; RM438k, 100k cheaper than Alphard
[ad_1] Here’s a full gallery of fourth-generation Toyota Vellfire, which was launched in Malaysia last October alongside the Alphard. Priced at RM438,000 on-the-road without insurance, the premium MPV is only offered in one variant powered by a naturally-aspirated petrol engine. Said engine is a 2AR-FE 2.5-litre inline-four with Dual VVT-i making 182 PS (180 hp […]
2024 F1 British Grand Prix preview: End of triple-header
[ad_1] The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to the U.K. this weekend for the British Grand Prix. The race, which serves as round 12 on the current calendar, marks the end of a triple-header that also included races in Austria and Spain. The British Grand Prix’s current home is the Silverstone Circuit, an iconic […]
These Are All The Wild Cars We Saw At The Glastonbury Festival
[ad_1] Carhenge is a just one of the mammoth installations you can see at Glastonbury Photo: Owen Bellwood Hundreds of thousands of revelers descended on a field in England for the Glastonbury Festival last weekend. This gathering of more than 200,000 music fans, creatives and artists takes place every year and this year packed in performances […]