Brabus “Superwhite” G pickup might be 2022’s most illogical auto

Add 200 hp to a high-performance 4x4, boost off-road capability with portal axles, and bolt on a pickup bed. Then paint the thing a white so pure it'll be filthy seconds after rolling out of the garage. That's the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP Superwhite.

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Joby returns to flight testing, continuing to tick certification boxes

Joby has announced it's back in the air after crashing one of its two eVTOL prototypes during testing in February. The company says it's continued making progress on multiple fronts of the labyrinthine task of FAA certification during its downtime.

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Wicked supercar study turns hydrogen into blurry taillight art

A Geneva concept car without a Geneva Motor Show, the Alpine A4810 is a look at an absolutely menacing hydrogen supercar. Its rear-end looks like an intergalactic fighter jet, contributing to an absolutely futuristic vision for supercar supremacy.

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Pivotal Bolt II hypersonic flight test will be live-streamed tonight

The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Office of Scientific Research are planning to live-stream a rocket launch in Virginia tonight, running hypersonic tests on the Bolt II flight system at speeds up to Mach 6.

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AI-powered system will auto-enforce speed restrictions on scooters

A new "Pedestrian Shield" system will auto-adjust speed restrictions on rental scooters depending on whether they're on the road or the footpath, using cameras and AI-powered analysis to assess the environment, and using GPS to enforce no-ride zones.

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Audi A6 Avant e-tron previews fast-charging AWD e-wagon of the future

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept previews an electric AWD wagon able to carry the family up to 435 miles per charge. With its 800-V architecture, the wagon can also suck in 300 km worth of power in the time it takes for a bathroom-and-snack break.

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Two crazy pilots are about to attempt to switch planes in mid-air

Red Bull's extreme stunts are legendary, and Plane Swap promises to be right up there with the greatest. Two pilots will jump out of their planes, leaving them pilotless and plummeting, and attempt to skydive across and save each other's aircraft.

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Honda digs into its mini-bike past to revive the ST125 Dax

Honda’s mini-bike fleet has welcomed a third member alongside the Monkey 125 and the MSX125 Grom. The 2023 ST125 Dax is a tribute to a 1970s classic that was based on the Super Cub engine and named after a similarly short-statured dog breed.

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Mystic shrink-rays the rugged camper truck into Active Gear micro-RV

A rugged camper truck that looks like it stayed in the dryer too long, the Mystic Mini Pop Bee Active Gear punches above its weight class. Despite a tiny footprint, the micro-camper transports and accommodates four travelers in all types of terrain.

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