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Graphene-boosted (and very long-lasting?) bike lube costs almost $150

Among its many other remarkable qualities, graphene is the world's strongest human-made material. It's perhaps not all that surprising, therefore, that it's now been incorporated into a chain-protecting bicycle lubricant – and quite a pricey one, at that.

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TuSimple teams with UPS on US network for autonomous trucking

The California-based firm TuSimple has today revealed an ambitious plan to begin piecing together a network of autonomous trucking routes in US, with plans to scale up and service the entire contiguous US by 2023.

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Embassy Sport camper van pushes the party outside with tailgate deck

The indoor/outdoor camper has been a growing trend, encouraging occupants to cook, eat and spend time outside. The Embassy Traveler Sport camper van features loads of outdoor living with its available rear deck and side entertainment area.

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Aston Martin & Brough Superior’s turbo motorcycle hits the racetrack

One of the most delightful oddities of the EICMA 2019 motorcycle show is a step closer to production. The Aston Martin AMB001, featuring a 180-horsepower turbo Brough Superior motor, has begun its dynamic track test program at Pau-Arnos in France.

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Punch Moto: The best Belarusian electric supermoto we’ve seen all day

Fresh out of Minsk, the Punch supermoto is a practical and fun electric city motorcycle with a useful range, highway-capable top speed and quick-release batteries. Its unique design is inspired by century-old Russian "suprematist" abstract art.

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Volvo teams with Waymo to develop autonomous electric vehicles

Waymo already has a number of partnerships in place with household names like Walmart and Jaguar. It can now add Volvo to that list, with the two forming an agreement to develop electric vehicles that can drive autonomously.

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Ford rolls out class-leading hybrid powertrain for clever new F150

America's biggest-selling pickup is back for 2021 with a new update focused on practicality, comfort and power. More interestingly, the new F150's top engine option will be a PowerBoost full hybrid system, offering "best in class" power and torque.

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Rad Power Bikes introduces entry-level RadMission ebike for $999

After announcing the latest version of its RadWagon electric cargo bike last month, Rad Power Bikes has now unveiled the RadMission electric metro bike, which sports conventional city bike looks and a price tag of under a grand.

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Indian Motorcycles can now heat and cool your butt

Indian Motorcycles has just released an optional seat accessory that gives a rider and passenger three levels of butt heating and cooling, with individual controls. The graphene-packed ClimaCommand seat is the first device of its kind we've seen.

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