Form over function: 5 motorcycles that look awesome but make no sense

How good does a bike have to look in order to make up for the fact it’s functionally compromised? From futuristic customs to retro throwbacks, these five motorcycles make hefty practical sacrifices at the altar of vanity.Continue ReadingCategory: Motor… Continue reading Form over function: 5 motorcycles that look awesome but make no sense

Fundamentals of FMCW Radar Help You Understand Your Car’s Point of View

Pretty much every modern car has some driver assistance feature, such as lane departure and blind-spot warnings, or adaptive cruise control. They’re all pretty cool, and they all depend on …read more Continue reading Fundamentals of FMCW Radar Help You Understand Your Car’s Point of View

Step aside motorcycles, a Yamaha electric sports coupe is in the works

Although best known for its bikes, Yamaha is working on a rather gorgeous-looking electric sports coupe with Caterham EVo. The concept debuted last year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and promises 268 horses for its impressively low curb weight.Cont… Continue reading Step aside motorcycles, a Yamaha electric sports coupe is in the works

Why KTM’s new Auto/Manual Transmission needs a Park gear

KTM’s all-new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) is rolling out on the upcoming 1390 Super Adventure tourer, and the company claims it’ll change the way we ride motorcycles. It comes with a P – N – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 gear sequence – and of course, … Continue reading Why KTM’s new Auto/Manual Transmission needs a Park gear

‘Smart’ connected tire will transmit data to the car in real-time

Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint development agreement to create a software-driven “intelligent tire” system that will combine Bosch’s hardware and software know-how with Pirelli’s tire-integrated sensors tech.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive,… Continue reading ‘Smart’ connected tire will transmit data to the car in real-time

White House proposes rule to ban Chinese, Russian parts for networked vehicles

The ban for hardware and software could happen within three to seven years.

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Nissan’s new paint cools cars by up to 21 °F in direct sunlight

Nissan has demonstrated a new automotive paint that can drastically cool a vehicle parked in direct sunshine. Tests have shown that treated cars stay up to 21.6 °F (12 °C) cooler than untreated cars parked side by side.Continue ReadingCategory: Materia… Continue reading Nissan’s new paint cools cars by up to 21 °F in direct sunlight