Retro

Though many ebikes blur the lines between a pedal-assist two-wheeler and a small electric motorcycle, most have the look of a traditional bike. Others prefer to thoroughly embrace the moto vibe, and the latest to join the gang is the Engwe M20.

Praga stunned us with its futuristic, ultra-lightweight Bohema supercar last year, but this Czech company has taken a retro angle on its first streetbike in nearly a century. The ZS 800 combines a gorgeous classic look with some nice modern thinking.

Though the arrival of the CD in the early 1980s was predicted to signal the end of vinyl, the format not only survived but sales are on the rise. CoolGeek is aiming to have your collection stand to attention with a retro-styled record spinner.

Back in 2019, e-mobility company Brekr revealed a funky moped-style electric moto designed for short hops around town. Now the striking Model B is being joined by a similarly styled ebike called the Model F.

Back in 2020, Cleveland CycleWerks revealed a retro-modern electric motorcycle called the Falcon. The company co-founder splintered the project into a new startup in August of that year, and now the Falcon has taken flight as the District.

Folks looking to join the electric vehicle revolution but prefer to drive classic cars can opt for conversion to 100% electric. The UK's Electrogenic specializes in creating such retro EVs and has just announced its first international partners.

Micro Mobility Systems AG has announced the debut of two new Microlino electric bubble car variants at the Paris Motor Show. The Lite is aimed at fun-loving younger drivers, while the Spiaggina Concept is designed for holiday hotspots.

Fender has dug deep into its storied history to recreate 12 of its most famous guitars and basses of the 50s, 60s and 70s with a new American Vintage II production lineup. We've spent the last month getting to know a Buddy Holly-era '57 Stratocaster.

Like a lot of things, photographic film is getting expensive – especially since it's not as widely used as it once was. The Alfie Tych camera was designed with that problem in mind, as it lets you get twice as many exposures out of one roll of film.

Following its entry into the ebike space with the Amo series this time last year, Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta is tapping into Dakar nostalgia for the launch of Lucky Explorer Project ebikes aimed at pedal-assist enduro and gravel riders.

Invented in the late 1800s, kinegrams were a simple form of animation that predated the first animated movies. A team from MIT has now given the technology a digital makeover, in the form of the one-off KineCAM.

Nokia brand owner HMD Global has launched three new feature phones that play heavily on retro vibes while also adding in some modern touches, including a model that stores and charges wireless earphones within its body.