Mercedes CLA EV comes with 500-mile range and an impressive 10-min charge

Mercedes’ “compact sedan for the electric age” has arrived and boy is it stuffed with electric capabilities. Developed on the brand's MMA platform, the 2026 CLA EV will go on sale in the fall of this year, with a hybrid version to follow soon after.

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Wheel hub innovation saves 3-7% fuel consumption in truck test

Over a year and a million kilometers' worth of real-world testing has returned impressive results for Spanish company Fersa's "fuel efficient wheel hub," which cuts fuel burn by at least 3% and saves operators around US$3,500 per truck per year.

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The Stark Varg SM may be the first proper electric Supermoto for the US

It's official: a supermoto version of the world's fastest electric, the Stark Varg is coming Stateside! A street-legal hooligan version of the motocrosser would be pretty wild. Just imagine the power you’d have at the twist of the throttle.

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Full-squish fat-tire e-hauler offers smooth riding over road and rough

Budget mobility brand Engwe has taken the wraps off the latest generation of its compact L20 fat-tire ebike. The dual-suspension compact hauler can be collapsed down for between-ride transport in the trunk, and comes in hub-drive and mid-drive variants.

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The Aerothrust propulsion system: An insanely great idea

It might look dumb, but this little engine catalyzed the American Air Boat industry, and its legacy might yet have several more significant chapters in general transportation. Pusher engines can create very efficient vehicles. Just not like this!

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Masterful camper van seamlessly blends vintage style with modern tech

The jaw-dropping Camper Schmiede "Marilyn Onroad" six-sleeper camper van features a delightfully vintage-grade interior with transformable spaces and more outdoor living amenities than you'll find at some parks.

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CFMoto working on parallel twin engine with CVT transmission

The motorcycle world is super hot on semi-automatic and automatic transmissions - KTM's AMT, Yamaha's Y-AMT, and Honda's E-Clutch are a few examples. With a patent for a parallel-twin engine coupled to a belt-operated CVT, CFMoto looks to join the party.

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Honda is finally bringing its premium sport-tourer to America

The Honda NT1100 has been a roaring success since its debut in 2023, but that's been limited to markets outside the US. Now though, Honda has just confirmed the sports tourer for America - and at a bargain price point too.

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After some bickering, US Cadillac Formula 1 team allowed to join grid

It's official: Cadillac will be the 11th F1 team in the paddock in 2026, now that it's been approved to join the championship by the FIA and FOM. This is the first time the grid's been expanded since Haas was added in 2016.

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