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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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Sleek camper van+ from Europe upends the US small RV market
January 17, 2025 | C.C. WeissThe sleek, space-optimized Wingamm Oasi plus-sized camper van has arrived in the USA. The new "micro class RV" combines Italian exterior flair with high-end European furnishings to become a state-of-the-art camper van alternative for US RVers. -
GM's OnStar no longer to collect driving data
January 17, 2025 | Joe SalasGeneral Motors was outed last year for secretly collecting and selling drivers' detailed driving information without their consent. Now the FTC has smacked GM with a settlement that we can live with. -
Yamaha goes hybrid with the entry-level FZ-S commuter
January 17, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodYamaha is set to follow Kawasaki into the hybrid segment, with the FZ-S Hybrid. Spotted at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 in India, it's part of a sea change at Yamaha, the ripples of which will surely be felt throughout the motorcycle industry. -
Tiny, punchy hybrid motor hits production for next-gen plug-in cars
January 16, 2025 | C.C. WeissHorse offers a comprehensive lineup of efficient combustion engines, transmissions and electric components for the next generation of hybrids and low-emissions ICE vehicles. Its latest electric motor has hit production as the hybrid market heats up. -
Segway built an e-dirt bike and even took it to compete in Dakar already
January 16, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodDakar is unlike any other race on the face of the Earth. Segway is one of the last bike makers you’d expect to find in the rally - mainly because the Chinese maker doesn’t produce a single bike that is capable of serious off-road riding. Until now. -
This AI motorcycle helmet promises 100% blind-spot elimination
January 16, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodAI, AI, AI…It’s everywhere, right? Well, AI has now made its way to motorcycle helmets. The iC-R provides riders the highest level of protection by combining 300-degree FOV, crash detection, and seamless connectivity into a single, smart helmet. -
Compact electric truck tempts off-grid haulers with solar panel options
January 16, 2025 | Paul RiddenAs the production window approaches for what's described as "the world’s most efficient EV pickup," startup Telo has formed a partnership with Aptera. The latter will supply its PV cells for optional solar paneling for the upcoming compact e-truck. -
Rare 1982 Honda minibike truck rolls into Vegas for auction
January 16, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodLong before adventure motorcycles became cool, Honda was producing a “heavy duty” minibike that was designed to be loaded up with gear and ridden almost anywhere you could imagine. A 1982 Motra is now heading to auction in Las Vegas. -
Brilliantly innovative on-demand transit system set to open in 2026
January 15, 2025 | Loz BlainThis is not your grandad's cable car gondola. Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport. -
Skyryse turns helicopter take-offs into a one-button job
January 14, 2025 | David SzondyIf you've ever ridden in a car that can park itself at the push of a button, you'll appreciate the achievement of Skyryse, which has made a fully-conforming production helicopter that can hover with the swipe of a finger.
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