Chris Cope

Chris is an American currently living in the United Kingdom. He has a masters degree in Welsh, which is exactly as useful as you might imagine – hence his living in Southern England and writing mostly about motorcycles and travel. He has written for more than a dozen publications around the world, in addition to having worked as part of Harley-Davidson's marketing team. He's also a somewhat decent trombone player.

Recent Stories

Motorcycles

Transparent electric motorcycle looks like a Nintendo console

Bayonne, France-based DAB Motors has embraced the idea of motorcycles as fashion items and has produced a quirky, game-console-inspired translucent electric motorcycle.
Automotive

US considering ban on 'connected vehicle' tech with China/Russia ties

An underreported proposal from the US government could see the sale and import of connected vehicle components prohibited if they're linked to China or Russia. The rule could have far-reaching effects, but it seems motorcyclists might feel it first.
Aircraft

Quirky ground-effect 'seaglider' approved for full-scale flight tests

A remarkably innovative clean passenger aircraft is set to begin full-scale testing this year. Regent's 12-seat Viceroy seaglider hydrofoils through the water, then takes off and rides the wing-in-ground effect for a huge efficiency boost.
Automotive

Hyundai's wild sci-fi sports car slated for production

Ever since Hyundai's zero-emissions N Vision 74 concept car first appeared on the scene a few years ago, car lovers have been desperate to see the thing move from prototype to product. Their wait may soon be over.
Transport

The reason Honda's corporate color is red

Most of us associate Honda with the color red. The multinational is even known as Big Red in some parts of the world. Have you ever wondered how that came to be? The answer is both obvious and convoluted.