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Consumer Reports' brand reliability report for 2024 has been released. According to the survey, the brands that make up the top five remain the same as last year, but it is Subaru which now holds the #1 spot, becoming the most reliable car brand.
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The world's first flight test for an aerospike rocket engine ended in disaster, but Polaris Aerospace is back on track, preparing to fly second- and third-generation prototypes for its MIRA supersonic/hypersonic aircraft platform within weeks.
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Looking like a set of bridge supports that were accidentally installed on a cargo ship, a new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet promises to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders with no moving parts.
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Latest Transport News
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Nissin and Showa team up to build fork-integrated brake caliper
January 26, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodNissin and Showa's novel design results in higher rigidity, better heat dissipation, and lighter overall weight of the brake caliper system. There are big question marks on its maintenance feasibility and affordability though. -
Self-balancing, omnidirectional bike with balls for wheels
January 25, 2025 | Joe SalasJames Bruton is a serial crazy-contraption inventor, from a Lego longboard to a self-balancing mecanum-wheeled "Screw bike." Now he's done it again with might be the most bizarre, big-red-balled self-balancing electric bike with five motors to power it. -
KTM's all-new 390 SMC R packs supermoto fun into a compact package
January 25, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalKTM has a new toy for people who like to play in the dirt. The 390 SMC R is built for supermoto action on asphalt and dusty trails, with a ripping compact engine and a lightweight body even novices can get rowdy with. -
EV market will grow bigger in 2025, with 1 in 4 cars sold to be electric
January 25, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodDespite a wave of doubters, the electric vehicle revolution is still going strong. Per the latest report by Cox Automotive, EVs will account for around 10% of the market in 2025, up from about 7.5% in 2024. -
23 airports controlled from one locale as small airfields meet the future
January 25, 2025 | David SzondyIndra Group has taken multitasking to the next level, signing an agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS that has the company providing air traffic control for 23 Norwegian airports from one central location in Bodø, Norway. -
Super Sub thrills with high speed, sharp turns and steep climbs
January 25, 2025 | Paul RiddenDutch company U-Boat Worx first proposed adding a new flagship undersea explorer to its range back in 2021. The design got a speed boost the following year, and now the first production Super Sub has been revealed. -
Clever new VW Bulli camper van is unlike all other Volkswagen campers
January 24, 2025 | C.C. WeissVanexxt has created the very first camper package we've seen for the all-new VW Transporter/Caravelle. The new camper van further stands out for a modular build that transforms it from van life chariot to seven-seat family MPV in a matter of minutes. -
BMW Motorrad enjoyed its best-ever year of sales in 2024
January 24, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodA total of 210,408 BMW bikes were sold last year, with Germany, the company's home market, accounting for the highest volume. The United States accounted for 17,272 units alone. More of the same in 2025, please? -
Inclusive gaming platform keeps indoor cyclists from getting dropped
January 24, 2025 | Ben CoxworthOnline multiplayer cycling platforms can be a lot of fun, but that fun is definitely diminished if you can't keep up with the other riders. That's where the Smash Your Fitness system comes in, as it prioritizes cycling skill over muscle strength. -
Mid-drive fat-tire ebike takes the back roads on a budget
January 24, 2025 | Paul RiddenElectric-bike brand Heybike has launched a competitively priced adventure ebike. The Alpha sports chunky fat tires for city riding and beyond, terrain-soaking adjustable front squish and a mid-mount motor with torque sensor.
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