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Puritalia's AI-powered Berlinetta super-hybrid heads to the UK for Salon Privé

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Loz Blain

The Puritalia Berlinetta super-hybrid is on its way to the UK for Salon Privé

Italy’s Puritalia Automobili is bringing its classy Berlinetta hybrid supercar out to Salon Privé at England’s Blenheim Palace. This 965-hp (720-kW), 1,248-Nm (920-lb-ft), 208-mph (335-km/h) supercharged monster, with its artificially intelligent driving modes, is going on sale, with only 150 to be built.

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Pagani debuts 3 million Euro Huayra BC Roadster

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Loz Blain

After cheekily first unveiling it in a freaking mobile phone game, Pagani has announced its Huayra BC Roadster, named again for Pagani’s first and favorite customer Benny Caiola. While it looks just like the Huayra BC coupe with the roof chop… Continue reading Pagani debuts 3 million Euro Huayra BC Roadster→

Indian's BBQ motorcycle means you won't have to wait to enjoy your roadkill

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Loz Blain

It's a motorcycle ... with a BBQ on it

From the “why the hell not” files: the Indian team is hitting this year’s Sturgis rally with a sidecar outfit we’re sure will be popular. It’s a custom-built Springfield Darkhorse with a big ol’ BBQ for a sidecar. Your roadkill will never taste so fresh.

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Mictic's motion-tracking wristbands turn movement into music

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Loz Blain

Mictic looks like a fun toy and a nifty tool for street performers

The Mictic body instrument is a pair of motion-sensing wristbands that connect to your phone via Bluetooth and then create music to match your movements, giving you the chance to play weird air-instruments, or generate a custom soundtrack for your dance moves.

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Humble beginnings for Roborace: The world's first autonomous car race is run and done

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Loz Blain

Overtakes in Robo-racing are done with consent

A little piece of history has gone down at the Monteblanco racetrack in Spain, with the world’s first fully autonomous car race completed last week. Two teams pitted code and cars against one another, with Team Arrival beating out the Technical University of Munich to take the first ever Roborace win.

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Audi jacks up the A1 for new 2020 citycarver

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Loz Blain

Audi has thrown a bone to “young, urban types” with the elevated and ever so slightly off-roady citycarver (yes, it’s all lower case). Based on the A1 Sportback, it gives you two inches’ (4 cm) worth of extra visibility around town, and a sli… Continue reading Audi jacks up the A1 for new 2020 citycarver→

Meet the new "entry-level" Porsche 911 Carrera and Cabriolet

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Loz Blain

The new “entry level” 911s have arrived, lightly detuned from the eighth-generation 911 S models and a handy 15 grand cheaper while keeping most of the fun stuff. They’re still pricey, though, especially next to the new, sub-US$60K, mid-engin… Continue reading Meet the new "entry-level" Porsche 911 Carrera and Cabriolet→

No motorcycles at Pikes Peak for 2020: The party might be over

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Loz Blain

In the wake of a fatal accident at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, the PPIHC Board of Directors has decided to cancel motorcycle racing for the 2020 event, pending a review of whether it should return in the future…
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BAE's autonomous patrol boat packs 12.7-mm heat and offers 10-day mission range

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Loz Blain

BAE Systems has completed another series of tests on its Pacific 950 autonomous patrol boat

Targeted at anti-piracy, border control, intelligence gathering and maritime security missions, the Pacific 950 is an autonomous boat that can operate alone for up to 10 days, or cover 300 nautical miles (556 km) at pursuit speed. Its built-in stabilized 12.7-mm weapons system, however, is human-operated.

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Curtiss goes for Harley's jugular with new electric Psyche – and a prospectus.

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Loz Blain

The US$30k Psyche is a direct shot at Harley's Livewire

Curtiss has revealed yet another design concept – this time for its most affordable bike yet, Psyche, “The Lover.” It’s designed to go at Harley-Davidson’s jugular, as the company calls for small-time investors to get behind its play for world domination in the premium electric motorcycle segment.

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