https://newatlas.com/bicycles/swerv-prone-electric-trike/ 2026-06-25T12:14:14-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f89fdd1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1755x1170+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2F87%2F73de6fad42bd96822d48b52955f3%2Fimage00005.jpeg Swerv trikes can be rented in Brighton's Preston Park https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dfc2e78/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1467x841+0+0/resize/1440x826!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fec%2Fa0%2F2860fe6a46cd993e6c3619bd61cf%2Fimage00007.jpeg The Off-Road model heads out on a test ride https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c3ee383/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2917x1945+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffe%2F9b%2F80250f79421584ce5fc7d24b3aae%2Fimage00012.jpeg The Kids model features a powder-coated stainless steel adjustable-length frame 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4502938/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5200x3467+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2F2f%2F5ffeaddf46c5aac13719faff18dc%2Fimage00027.jpeg The Road-Legal model of the Swerv trike is actually a pedal-electric, although the other two models are throttle-only (and yes, a helmet would be a good idea) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bc0d6a5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3024x2016+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F01%2F16d1d347440fb8815e4538ed8e1d%2Fimage00030.jpeg The Road-Legal Swerv comes with two swappable batteries https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6d44678/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2718x1812+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3c%2F7f%2Fe9b566114c30aa0c1bf65f8cb3a0%2Fimage00033.jpeg The Kids model of the Swerv https://newatlas.com/electronics/hanboost-t1-compact-laser-engraver/ 2026-06-26T10:47:39-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d58d879/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x1200+0+0/resize/1200x1200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F78%2F65%2F75fc11c64deba17061cd372a127b%2Fthe-compact-t1-is-perfect-for-small-studio-desks-and-for-craft-fairs-with-tight-quarters-for-your-stuff.jpg The compact T1 is perfect for small studio desks, and for craft fairs with tight quarters for your stuff https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/278d9ee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x3600+0+0/resize/480x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F03%2F21b6db634e58b1caaf6e33dc267d%2Fthe-t1-can-engrave-designs-on-leather-wood-fabric-coated-acrylic-and-more.jpg The T1 can engrave designs on leather, wood, fabric, coated acrylic, and more https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f019d66/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x675+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5c%2F68%2Fc40c7f87432ea02153f3017ad48c%2Fthe-t1s-versatility-and-low-price-make-it-a-great-choice-to-get-started-experimenting-with-laser-engraving.jpg The T1's versatility and affordability make it a great choice to get started experimenting with laser engraving https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dd05bc5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/680x382+0+0/resize/680x382!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F65%2F86%2F7fff07ee4fa3b9347d9035f8250d%2Fyou-can-use-the-t1-on-angled-and-vertical-surfaces-too.gif You can use the T1 on angled and vertical surfaces too https://newatlas.com/aircraft/toyota-skydrive-evtol-air-taxi-speed-test/ 2026-06-26T06:07:59-04:00 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/359f2c4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/8256x5504+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9a%2F4f%2Fcab7de4e45a0a61545d33f83ac46%2Fjune12finals-8.jpg The electronic nose could one day be standard equipment in "smart" refrigerators https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/358ec58/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7710x5140+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6f%2F5d%2F759af0614dc29d720b66efb0c964%2Fjune12finals-10.jpg Carla Bassil and her prototype electronic nose https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c4479f8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1024x1024+0+0/resize/1024x1024!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2F53%2F3cc95e8b43f88786589a4554792c%2Fjune12finals-16-bncrop-1024x1024.jpg Bassil has created a portable version of the nose that can be controlled with an iPhone app 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Vallée Verte shapes up as three tiled blocks in a triangular plot with a hidden nature-filled courtyard in the middle https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3e79fc2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F60%2F57%2Ff671a9624268b507eec8cc38309b%2F25-mvrdv-vallee-verte-paul-lefevre.jpg La Vallée Verte shapes up as three tiled blocks in a triangular plot with a hidden nature-filled courtyard in the middle https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ec521a3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1121+0+0/resize/1440x841!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe3%2F60%2Fa2921ec14359b7605dff7ca3e8e6%2F2-mvrdv-vallee-verte-matthieu-lecouvey.jpg La Vallée Verte shapes up as three tiled blocks in a triangular plot with a hidden nature-filled courtyard in the middle 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(pictured) and SUV models will start at $29,950 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9839c0f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x859+0+0/resize/1080x859!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa1%2F4d%2Fd4c35e604ac2af81a3d449485f5b%2F592418870-122279305532230280-3947099378542444073-n.jpg The Slate truck promises to be a fun recreational shuttle as well as a workhorse https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ad93259/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1074x960+0+0/resize/1074x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0e%2F04%2Fc15fcc0847bc9b1733977b1dede3%2F593613760-122279498576230280-2979943591181879170-n.jpg Prototype accessory toolbox https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a2698c0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1623x1451+0+0/resize/1440x1287!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F23%2F53%2F9c6f8f6140c689e3a08ad106446a%2F691046638-122310679016230280-1189385699494523848-n.jpg With a 5-foot bed, the Blank Slate pickup offers hauling capability comparable to existing midsize short-bed pickups https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7bb0b03/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1598x1469+0+0/resize/1440x1324!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2Fbd%2F405f248343508f7cafed5069c4a5%2F698968119-122312213360230280-6852205868081409926-n.jpg Slate will offer buyers an extreme number of colors and customization options https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b241797/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1497x1213+0+0/resize/1440x1167!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F78%2F30e7e69141b89c7f505196481f61%2F704592698-122313460238230280-2634562382050567498-n.jpg Not-quite-blank Slate pickup looking delightfully retro on the beach 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(white outline) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/be84cb7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1225x548+0+0/resize/1225x548!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F48%2F08%2F3d2263fb4d72a7661dfd272e2fd3%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-24-at-12-33-11-pm.png The gray Blank Slate is absolutely swimming in the white-outlined profile of the Ford Maverick https://newatlas.com/camping-trailers/fortress-explorer-camping-trailer/ 2026-06-26T14:00:17-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0d0700f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1536x1024+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2Fa3%2F187a72ae489d880b1d7a0061c97e%2F660326363-1328126059338509-8734999992065376746-n.jpg The Fortress Explorer camping trailer features a long/tall cabinet combo on each side 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Explorer is designed to carry a full-size spare on the back https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/11ce84b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x1536+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa7%2F9c%2F29ac37b44c9a96ed0049a7937259%2F662535095-1328126822671766-4493078586879593786-n.jpg The optional awning walls conceal the entire trailer from this angle, save for the pop-up rooftop tent, https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8abbea4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x1536+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff1%2F07%2F6fa51df94cc590e3903cbb407b3f%2F662852285-1328125829338532-612351501153480080-n.jpg The slide-out kitchen and wide kitchen pantry next to it 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Extreme Ultimate Tradesman Trailer lives up to its name https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1da1176/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb2%2F90%2F94dfffb944ada98dfbcfa15de2df%2F592154854-1232969782187471-5329324150948348709-n.jpg The Fortress Extreme tradesman trailer is a secure, organized workshop on wheels https://newatlas.com/automotive/ultra-black-cb-cnt-hybrid-coating-robust-cars/ 2026-06-26T14:05:01-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e5f48f5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x832+0+0/resize/1200x832!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1a%2F19%2F59662e134570a419865218781936%2Fhero.jpg Scientists have developed a robust ultra-black coating that could see widespread adoption in the automotive industry https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/43750a8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1602x1251+0+0/resize/1440x1124!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1c%2Ff3%2F79bdf205408caaa6566ad6edbefc%2Fdemo-model.jpg Demonstration car model coated with CB-CNT ultra-black coating https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6db66a4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x960+0+0/resize/1280x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F90%2Fbe%2Fee2271384a688528c3bffc067c01%2Fp90363149-highres-the-bmw-vantablack-x.jpeg The BMW X6 concept show car of 2019 was described as ’the world’s blackest car’ but the coating’s nano-technology was fragile and expensive https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a977e92/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F70%2F3e%2Fdddfe0914ea785083e9212931236%2Fp90363204-highres-the-bmw-vantablack-x.jpeg The 2019 BMW show car was carefully coated with the Vantablack nano-layer that absorbs 99% of all light https://newatlas.com/deals/delete-photos-from-your-iphone-at-lightning-speed-with-the-cleaner-kit/ 2026-06-25T19:40:45-04:00 https://newatlas.com/ai-humanoids/faraday-future-robot-humanoid-futurist-price/ 2026-06-25T15:46:25-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/deb8825/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1412x941+0+0/resize/1412x941!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F00%2Fd16a030e4893af4ddac072f0eceb%2Ffaraday-future-is-focusing-on-robotics-and-physical-ai-to-turn-its-fortune-around.jpg Faraday Future is focusing on robotics and physical AI to turn its fortune around https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c194658/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x980+0+0/resize/1440x689!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2Fe0%2Fbbb36f384dec85f5b3457a99b3e1%2Ffaraday-future-has-a-whole-range-of-robots-in-its-lineup-including-humanoids-quadrupeds-and-robotic-arms-the-faber-series.jpg Faraday Future has a whole range of robots in its lineup, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and robotic arms (the Faber series) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d4ab251/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F60%2F78%2F45ee42664b03b54075b6b410fe95%2Fthe-futurist-stands-5-ft-8-inches-tall-and-will-initially-find-use-in-robotics-research.jpg The Futurist stands 5 ft 8 inches tall, and will initially find use in robotics research https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f9e978b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1672x941+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fed%2F3f%2Fb0648493435fa7eadf3e4058c2c8%2Fthe-general-purpose-futurist-is-designed-for-factory-and-industrial-tasks-as-well-as-household-chores-and-receiving-guests-in-public-spaces.jpg The general-purpose Futurist is designed for factory and industrial tasks, as well as household chores and receiving guests in public spaces https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9588903/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3062x2409+0+0/resize/1440x1133!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb5%2Ff5%2Fe6ed9d84464d803ab0634b343eda%2F726941314-18570067624064245-2802611147325875580-n.jpg Will Faraday Future's humanoids fare better than its EVs have thus far? https://newatlas.com/automotive/amble-one-ev/ 2026-06-26T00:09:53-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5b26e00/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3903x2195+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe4%2Fff%2Fa9b6e89f48c09a903dad83665587%2F240701-amble-iii0547.jpg The Amble One easily looks like it's ready for 100% fun https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/771b78c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3713x2089+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2Fad%2F3274ea0e4050abf66d4a0d5e8387%2F240701-amble-iiii0101-1.jpg To my knowledge, it does not come with surfboards https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1e38843/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3721x2093+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F85%2F2e%2F4bb5b6c1467ba47fd46845e1ad13%2F240701-amble-iiii0132-1.jpg Amble's minimalistic design appeals to the utilitarian in me 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Granted, 25% is a decent slope https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/622f377/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3518x1979+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6d%2F55%2F78950df54bee97550b8c3d43d77b%2F240701-amble0675.jpg Just enough storage room for your clubs on the back https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/61dd518/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3543x2362+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F88%2Fa9%2Ff925e62845f8bbf71a3c46de9399%2F260603-amble-urban-015.jpg At least there's a wind screen. 40 mph isn't all that fast, but bug strikes will still sting your cheeks at that speed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ad6d5c2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3523x2349+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd8%2F1e%2F55c1f9b64c2ca70d56fd489623cf%2F260603-amble-urban-045.jpg I bet the One totally conquered those speed bumps with no problem 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9bbee37/2147483647/strip/false/crop/11013x8811+0+0/resize/1440x1152!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5f%2F70%2F85324e7748b982e4924c397ef03c%2Famble-0085-hero.jpg Amble's design is so simple that it's hard to find flaws in it https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f1f94e6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7785x9731+0+0/resize/1152x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4a%2Fb7%2F002ae8e54a9aba7ed42fd29b7e73%2Famble-0293.jpg Each headlight has high and low beams https://newatlas.com/rvs-motorhomes/rossmonster-loft-sprinter-awd-rv/ 2026-06-26T00:32:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5d8eaeb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3299x3031+0+0/resize/1440x1323!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc5%2Fa2%2F4cab28614c618951ddf9f2e6b8f4%2Floft-launch-hi-res-2.jpg The Loft is designed to offer more space than a Sprinter camper van, more four-season/all-terrain capability than the typical Class B+ or C motorhome, and a more approachable price than all-out HD truck-based expedition RVs https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b6cf239/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3344x3457+0+0/resize/1393x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F88%2F92%2F806398ee497da79548a708cab9d4%2Floft-launch-hi-res-8.jpg Rossmönster integrates an auxiliary light bar into the front of its composite alcove https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dfda66a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5992x3995+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2F0e%2F771879074dbf8d85150c40143ff4%2Floft-launch-hi-res-11.jpg Rossmönster explores vacuum-infusion molding with the all-new Loft B+ motorhome 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/781bf41/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5953x3969+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2Fdb%2Ff169201443d68e875e85244e7ec7%2Floft-launch-hi-res-63.jpg If there are only two people sleeping aboard, they can lower the lift-away bed all the way down https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7724e5c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff2%2F34%2F64becc9b4b2e9fe4efb286a95910%2Floft-launch-hi-res-65.jpg Rossmönster Loft motorhome interior https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/cf06014/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2Fd1%2F55046977433ca0ed53a75936cc5a%2Floft-launch-hi-res-67.jpg In addition to this floor plan with extended countertop, Rossmönster offers an optional two-seat front bench in place of the front countertop console https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2592293/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2Fb9%2Fef363d474d259f5b2828ddafb722%2Floft-launch-hi-res-68.jpg A peek into the pass-through driver's cab https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a4ba761/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5967x3978+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F73%2F49%2Fb6cec52d4ca592fe6be6989becd6%2Floft-launch-hi-res-69.jpg Elevator bed set into dual-bunk mode https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2b26916/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5792x3861+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2F4b%2F911fcbb044bb9b8e959166447cd0%2Floft-launch-hi-res-70.jpg Elevator bed lifted to the roof for daytime mode 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thanks in part to the passenger-side console with folding extension https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e5f20c7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5969x3979+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2Ff3%2F2526705e4ac1a2152e89d85aa969%2Floft-launch-hi-res-77.jpg The Loft's dramatic "Rain Room" bathroom is meant to double as a mudroom – but looks too nice to use for dirty shoes https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bdb5a9d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5858x3905+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F98%2F12%2F644908824f97b0721034a447cb37%2Floft-launch-hi-res-81.jpg Bathroom door closed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/807863f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5986x3991+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fa1%2Fc3dea08c4bf58f7bf602b7453f8d%2Floft-launch-hi-res-85.jpg Dinette with adjustable, removable table https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2807e1b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5995x3997+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Fe0%2F12cb8496475db4dfd4ca7cce50ef%2Floft-launch-hi-res-88.jpg The Loft kitchen includes a large rectangular sink, dual-place induction cooktop, 130-L fridge/freezer and optional Breville microwave/air fryer/oven https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2604f89/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Faf%2Fad%2Fd7da0a8c4e849ab2a53b7e5c0200%2Floft-launch-hi-res-96.jpg Closer look at the sink and induction cooktop https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e6d522d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2Fae%2Fa35d3369413c8f74158effe7c2a1%2Floft-launch-hi-res-99.jpg The slim, tall bathroom closet houses a slide-out composting or cassette toilet https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e031d0f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1572x1083+0+0/resize/1440x992!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbf%2Fdf%2F261811154090849c95c6049c7b23%2F2e631981b2225ce978415274c2ba0596-copy.jpg Rossmönster Loft base floor plan https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9ffc817/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1800x1200+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4d%2F3d%2Fde184289459e8fef796da0cbeb65%2F87d9460bdf96518fbb5e13497d5c34a2.jpeg The Loft's rear hatch provides loading between the dinette benches or into the expanded garage with benches removed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7f5ed11/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1125x792+0+0/resize/1125x792!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F99%2Fc9%2F6fe9a8df467a8eb6930fa6c5f904%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-1-51-28-pm.png Four-seat upgraded Rossmönster floor plan 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revealed a year ago https://newatlas.com/automotive/ford-gt40-restomod/ 2026-06-26T02:39:31-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a5c438/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1921x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2F22%2Fcdd1b68640d7bbc4ce6e63ad250e%2Fcontact-hero.jpg The GT MkII is a GT40-inspired restomod https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9d52d6c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F84%2Fca%2F01744ad64ddd83a55e02d1c90e2f%2Fmodel-gt-mkii.jpg The GT MkII is limited to just 40 units https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8b36d96/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2F2e%2F0e3ae28646eb93654a67476c74b1%2Fgallery-slide-2.jpg The GT MkII comes powered by a 4.2-liter V8 twin-supercharged engine 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in a few months https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/84c0d87/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2016x992+0+0/resize/1440x709!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F4c%2F7511f38e45298b1a23b9f1530c6d%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-1-20-53-pm.png A few of the models to be deployed to the Artificial West Island hotel, on show at the Shenzhen launch https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/502ab90/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2028x1414+0+0/resize/1440x1004!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fac%2Fea%2F2df877ad416c93ab801214779041%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-2-49-39-pm.png Artificial West Island https://newatlas.com/medical-ai/midjourney-full-body-scan-spa-ai/ 2026-06-26T04:17:00-04:00 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