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A million dollar Honda motorcycle? Maybe two?

January 16, 2026 | Mike Hanlon
It took many decades for collectible Japanese motorcycles to get any respect on the auction block. It was 2009 before a Japanese motorcycle first topped the USD$100,000 mark at public auction, but collector generational change is inevitable, and Honda has now been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959 and today’s collectors are finally beginning to correctly frame the company in historical perspective.

Watch: World's fastest drone hits 408 mph to reclaim speed record

January 15, 2026 | Stefan Ionescu
Father-son duo Luke and Mike Bell, from Cape Town, South Africa, have set a new quadcopter drone speed world record. Their Peregreen V4 drone clocked a top speed of 657.59 km/h (408 mph) to reclaim their Guinness World Record.

Novel e-trike stays on the rails for maximum comfort and flexibility

January 16, 2026 | Paul Ridden
Whether you're just looking for a more stable ride, or something a bit more comfortable than your average ebike, a pedal-assist trike could be a good shout. The Chill from Trike Bike includes a few features not common in the three-wheeled world.

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On the very first day of this year's Florida RV Supershow, Westfalia debuted its most focused product yet: a roomy camper van designed quite specifically for TWO adventurous road-trippers. It's even called the "For 2." But is it really?
Yamaha has been working with storied British carmaker Caterham on its new electric sports car. Dubbed the Project V, it is finally here. And not only is it coming to America, but it is coming for Porsche.
The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but the camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year. To celebrate, Ford Pro is kicking off 2026 with a special edition styled to match the original Nugget from 1986.
The PHEV powertrain is a natural solution for motorhomes, but it could be an equally viable solution for trailers. Evotrex makes that case with the PG5 travel trailer, a livable power plant that develops its own electricity for camp life and travel.
Typically, a jack of all trades is... well, you know. However, the Tink tiny house is adept at performing multiple roles and packs in clever storage, room for guests, and even space to work from home.
Two revolutionary aerospace technologies collide as GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin team up to demonstrate a new liquid-fueled rotating-detonation ramjet (RDRJ) designed to close the "efficiency gap" in hypersonic flight with new tactical inlets.

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Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat liver disease. By blocking a key inflammatory pathway it could be possible to reduce liver damage and improve blood vessel function in patients suffering cirrhosis.
Last year, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus to become the most reliable carmaker according to Consumer Reports. This year, Toyota reclaims its crown. And there’s one damning stat: Four out of the top five most reliable car brands this year are Japanese.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.
High on sheer cliffs in China, ancient coffins are wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet above the ground. These dramatic burials, now re-examined using ancient DNA, point to a broader practice where disparate cultures all had their own "sky graves."
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
A team of Australian bodyboarding ratbags has managed to capture staggering footage of an extraordinary oceanic phenomenon: a place where four 12-ft (3.7-m) waves regularly converge into an oval dip, with explosive results.