Hiking boots use hydraulic pistons to stabilize ankles on rocky ground

Nothing stops a relaxing hike dead in its tracks quite like an ankle-crumpling misstep off a jagged rock or slick root. The high-rising Ascent boot from German startup Terrein is designed to make such incidents a problem of the past. What looks like a … Continue reading Hiking boots use hydraulic pistons to stabilize ankles on rocky ground

Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Thanks in large part to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4×4 Adventure Van concept and action-packed marketing, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being a little more lively and adventuresome than average. But its Fiat Ducato base has l… Continue reading Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Nearly a year after making waves with a rotary range-extended electric motorhome, German RV giant Knaus-Tabbert empties the tricks out of both sleeves in another attempt to change the RV game. Its all-new Volkswagen T6.1-based Tourer CUV sizes shorter … Continue reading Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Ox-like cargo etrike tubs over 500 pounds or 8 children through city

Finnish startup Ouca Bikes has created a dynamic workhorse of an electric cargo trike. Configured to task, the Ouca three-wheeler can carry up to 562 pounds of gear, tools or packages on a combination of its extra-large front-loading cargo box and avai… Continue reading Ox-like cargo etrike tubs over 500 pounds or 8 children through city

Drako’s electric hyper-SUV threatens downright dangerous speed

“The Dragon is an entirely new kind of hypercar, one that wasn’t possible until now.” So promises the American-Italian team behind Drako Motors, a young, ambitious electric hypercar shop that previously brought us the GTE sedan. And it’s 100-percent co… Continue reading Drako’s electric hyper-SUV threatens downright dangerous speed

Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus

Kia is on a mission to become a global purpose-built vehicle (PBV) leader, and the Niro Plus is one of the first pieces of the plan. It focused heavily on commercial car-hailing services when it announced the new domestic model in April, but it also me… Continue reading Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus

Asphalt-sucking McMurtry hyper fan car sets Goodwood afire

It’s been over 40 years, but the fan car is officially back. One year after debuting as a demonstrator, the McMurtry SpĂ©irling became the first fan car to race in sanctioned motorsport since 1978, breaking the 40-second barrier to win this year’s Goodw… Continue reading Asphalt-sucking McMurtry hyper fan car sets Goodwood afire

Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Designed to seek out remote, forgotten trailheads and bushwhackable cross-country routes where trails don’t run, the all-new Tails camper van from Outside Van is a venture-anywhere mountain bike support vehicle and complete base camp. More than just a … Continue reading Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

2,000-hp Ford Supervan hits Goodwood like an electric earthquake

The UK really loves itself some high-performance Ford Transit vans. Ford’s to blame for that, having sent that particular ball rolling over 50 years ago via the first of three generations of race-derived Supervans. The Blue Oval took some time off and … Continue reading 2,000-hp Ford Supervan hits Goodwood like an electric earthquake