Boom Supersonic teams with Rolls-Royce on world’s fastest civil aircraft

Aviation startup Boom Supersonic is pressing ahead with the development of its flagship supersonic aircraft, the Overture. These efforts have today received a significant shot in the arm, with the company announcing a new partnership with Rolls-Royce.

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First autonomous free flight for Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 prototype

Airbus Helicopters' VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) prototype has flown autonomously for the first time. At a drone test center near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, the pilotless rotorcraft performed a 10-minute free flight.

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Volkswagen goes tiny but expandable with new Mini-Camper van

A new VW Caddy calls for a new Caddy Beach camper van, and in this case, a new name: the Mini-Camper. One of the smallest, cutest camper vans out there, the Mini-Camper sleeps adventurous couples and turns into a larger "glamping lodge" on demand.

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One-of-a-kind folding bike may be the lightest ever

Given that they have to incorporate hinges, latches and other structural considerations, folding bikes tend to be heavier than their regular counterparts. Nonetheless, a British designer has built one that tips the scales at just 6 kg (13.2 lb).

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Heads up: Marc Marquez is about to attempt a superhuman MotoGP feat

MotoGP riders are not normal human beings. Six-time MotoGP champion and "uncrashing" expert Marc Marquez broke his arm in a nasty crash on Sunday, and four days later, he's been cleared to race this weekend with a titanium plate in it. Crazy stuff.

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Ducati hits the road with e-Scrambler trekking ebike

Ducati has launched a new Scrambler, but it's not a motorbike. The Italian manufacturer has joined forces with Thok E-bikes for the e-Scrambler, an "urban ready" ebike that's equally at home on city streets and open country roads.

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2021 KTM 450 Rally Replica: The closest you can buy to a Dakar bike

There wouldn't be many motorcycling reprobates who haven't dreamed of testing their mettle in the storied Dakar Rally, piles of navigation instruments teetering atop their dash. Well, KTM's got the bike for you, if your pockets are deep enough.

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Pictorial: 2020 Poltu Quatu Classic Concours d’Elegance

With Italy beginning to emerge from lockdown, it was only natural that one of the first moves towards getting back to normal was a glamorous celebration of automotive heritage in the fifth edition of the Poltu Quatu Classic Concours d’Elegance.

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All-electric, roofless Bandini Dora shines at Poltu Quatu 2020

GFG Style, the Italian company behind the 2030 electric "hyper-SUV," has shown its latest limited-edition electric supercar, the Bandini Dora roofless barchetta, at the Poltu Quatu Classic concorso d'eleganza, on the Italian island of Sardinia.

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