Aston Martin channels the V8 Vantage in manual-shift V12 Valour

In honor of its 110th anniversary, British automaker Aston Martin has announced a limited-edition carbon-body sports car called the Valour. Only 110 units are being made, and not a single one of them will have an automatic transmission.Continue Reading… Continue reading Aston Martin channels the V8 Vantage in manual-shift V12 Valour

TruckHouse carbon camper makes Ram HD pickup an off-grid prospector RV

Nevada startup TruckHouse emerged in 2021 to realize a spiritual successor to the cult-classic Toyota Sunrader 4×4 RV of 1980s fame. Mission accomplished – and fully sold out. Now the company is moving on to even bigger, badder things with a go-anywher… Continue reading TruckHouse carbon camper makes Ram HD pickup an off-grid prospector RV

Thömus looks to the future with quick-sprinting carbon beauty

Swiss bike specialist Thömus has revealed a new tech-packed speed-pedelec designed to be “a statement of elegance and future-oriented thinking.” The Twinner T1 Pro wears more carbon than not, is powered by a 1,600-W motor and packs a 1.6-kWh battery.Co… Continue reading Thömus looks to the future with quick-sprinting carbon beauty

Carbon fiber electric boat is so light it rides to water on a car roof

Optimized for the lowest weight possible, the Kaebon EB Eins (One) electric boat is a smooth, monolithic hunk of carbon fiber designed to glide silently through the water. It’s so lightweight, in fact, it can ride atop an SUV like a canoe, eliminating … Continue reading Carbon fiber electric boat is so light it rides to water on a car roof

Specialized Sirrus Carbon gravel/fitness bike features a freaky frame

The carbon version of the Specialized Sirrus started out as an urban fitness/commuting bike, then morphed into something that’s also aimed at gravel riding. Its latest incarnation continues along those lines, but with a striking new frame design.Contin… Continue reading Specialized Sirrus Carbon gravel/fitness bike features a freaky frame

Liv rolls out its first-ever carbon eMTB, the X Advanced E+ Elite

Since 2008, Giant-owned bicycle manufacturer Liv has specialized in making bikes specifically for women. The Taiwanese company has now announced its first-ever carbon fiber electric mountain bike, the Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Liv rolls out its first-ever carbon eMTB, the X Advanced E+ Elite

Rodeo claims title of “world’s first 3D-printed carbon downhill MTB”

Revel Bikes' one-of-a-kind Rodeo, in its namesake environment

Of all the different types of bicycles, downhill mountain bikes have to withstand the most abuse. That’s why Colorado-based Revel Bikes decided to 3D-print one of things out of carbon fiber, as an acid test of the technology – the result is the one-off Rodeo.

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