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Honda's sporty compact EV includes simulated transmission sounds

April 16, 2026 | Simon Heptinstall
Honda has revealed intriguing details of forthcoming Super-One compact EV. Along with aggressive styling, up to 70 kW of motor power and a 200-mile city range, you can buckle up for an exciting simulated hot-hatch experience by hitting 'Boost.'

Rooftop tent makes simple but brilliant improvement over all others

April 14, 2026 | C.C. Weiss
When we first caught wind of Thule's new Widesky rooftop tent, we took the model name to imply a large, clear stargazing skylight. Instead, Thule's latest tent encourages panoramic viewing in a different way, one we haven't seen on any other RTT.

KTM somehow goes even harder with its 1390 Super Duke RR streetfighter

April 16, 2026 | Abhimanyu Ghoshal
As if its flagship naked motorcycle didn't already pose enough risk to life and limb, KTM's gone and upped the ante with a limited edition variant. Only 350 of these will be made for over $40,000 a pop.

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This tiny house keeps things simple with a single-level layout that sleeps up to two people. Named the Audrey, the home's compact but comfortable interior is well-suited for use as a vacation home or a guest house or similar.
Energy can never be created or destroyed. That's basic, unchangeable Physics 101. You just cannot create energy out of thin air. Yet researchers say they have developed a technology that pushes the energy conversion efficiency of solar cells to 130%!
The Freedom Camper pod is back, and this time it launches in its biggest, boldest spec to date. The new XL model grows out of any and all pickup truck boxes, requiring a utility trailer or flatbed to serve as a spacious, comfy mobile RV solution.
Here I am, talking about a scooter that is more powerful than most motorcycles that some people will ever own. And it doesn’t even come from the likes of Honda, Yamaha, or any other usual suspects. Rather, it comes from Kymco from Taiwan.
Around the world, over two billion daily cups of coffee are consumed. That means there are a staggering amount of coffee grounds getting tossed away every day. Researchers now have a plan to turn all that waste into eco-friendly insulation.
If the average RV shop said it was working on its "most robust, self-sufficient and luxurious camper van," we'd dismiss it as marketing hype. But Tonke isn't average, and we're excited to see what it has in store for VW's newest Transporter.

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This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.
You could be forgiven for assuming that this pyramidal skyscraper project was a still from a sci-fi TV show, or perhaps another render that's never going to go ahead. But it is indeed real, and it's begun the early stages of construction.