Mid-mounted ebike gearbox simplifies drivetrain, smoothens shifting

South Korean startup Kosmos has made its Indiegogo debut with a tech-packed ebike named the Nova7. The PAS commuter features a mid-mount internal gearbox, rear-hub motor with responsive torque sensing, and a low-maintenance belt drive.

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Startup Exosonic goes from supersonic boom to bust

Another example of how the bleeding edge aerospace sector is going through a massive shakeup has surfaced as civilian supersonic startup Exosonic has announced that it is going out of business after being unable to raise needed funding.

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Zero Motorcycles adopts radical ‘Big Hole’ technology to boost range

R&D shop White Motorcycle Concepts has punched a gaping hole in a Zero SR/S electric motorcycle to reduce aerodynamic drag by 10%. The prototype bike now goes faster, and can deliver extended range at highway speeds.

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Review: Thermal Master NV300 thermal dashcam for your car

Thermal Master sent us the new NV300 thermal imaging unit for your car to give it a thorough test and a review. These are my thoughts: A thermal imaging dash cam is pretty darn tootin' cool. The NV300 just misses the mark though.

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5 things to know before buying a $3 million Batmobile replica

To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Batman franchise, Warner Bros. is making 10 drivable replicas of the Caped Crusader's iconic Tumbler armored vehicle available for a cool $3 million apiece. Here's what you'll get for your money.

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Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

When we last heard from Lumos, the bike helmet company had announced a model which was simply equipped with a "smart" tail light. The firm is getting fancy again, however, with its turn-indicating, 360-degree-illuminating, crash-detecting Nyxel.

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Kia’s tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy

Who would've thought less than two weeks after our late look at the Toyota Kayoibako mini-camper concept, Kia would release an adorable tiny camper of its own? It's the PV5 WKNDR, and it's even cuter than the Kayoibako, plus more modular to boot.

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Flying Flea: Royal Enfield goes big on its new all-electric brand

The global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment has taken the wraps off not just its first-ever electric motorcycle, but also a separate EV vertical altogether, dubbed Flying Flea. RE has confirmed that it will arrive in Spring 2026.

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Radical Japanese double-decker e-cargo trike gains speed for US debut

Of all the cargo e-trikes we've seen, the tall-framed, Japanese-designed Streek takes one of the most innovative approaches to carrying stuff. A new-and-improved version of the vehicle is now in development, aimed specifically at use in the North American market.

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Open-top Toyota Land Cruiser could depose the Jeep Wrangler

A chopped roof, custom rear-end, and over 50% new fabrication. The Toyota LC ROX (Recreation Open eXperience), is an open-top adventurer prototype with proper retro appeal. It is set to make its debut at the 2024 SEMA Show in Vegas.

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