U-Boat Worx has revealed its latest addition to its fleet of submarine models called the Super Sub. The design features a long tail and advanced wing, making it the most hydrodynamic submarine on the market. U-Boat Worx also integrates four thrusters delivering 60 kW of power for steep 30-degree climbs and dives.
The VanMoof V was revealed today with an eye on replacing traditional automobiles with electric bicycle tech. This "hyperbike" has what VanMoof describes as "integrated speed settings to match country regulations" - so don't expect to be BLASTING down the road if your country of choice isn't onboard with a bicycle traveling at a maxed-out 31 miles per hour. This bicycle is part of a VanMoof "invite-only reservations" system that'll have the reserving individual pay $20 to hold their spot.
NASA is seeking something very cool, an update to its classic and iconic Crew Transportation Vehicle. Currently the vehicle is a shiny silver 1983 Airstream transportation vehicle. That vehicle has been in use for decades and has carried most NASA astronauts to the launch pad to head into space. NASA has issued a request for proposal seeking a new or updated Artemis Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV).
Subaru has revealed pricing for its 2022 Impreza models along with some of the changes and updates for the model year. Pricing for the Impreza starts at $18,795 before the destination, and delivery charges are added in. Subaru is offering the car in both sedan and five-door models, and as always, the Impreza is the only compact passenger car in the country with standard all-wheel-drive in every trim.
A company from Ukraine called Highland Systems is showing off an interesting armored vehicle at the IREX Defense Expo in Abu Dhabi. The Storm uses a hybrid powertrain and has fully amphibious capabilities. That means it's able to operate on land and can operate in water as well. Interestingly, the company is working on a version of the vehicle that will launch soon that's also submersible.
Fans of American motorcycles with big v-twin engines should be excited to hear the derelict brand Buell Motorcycle is returning from the dead in 2021. The manufacturer plans to have a range of ten different motorcycles by 2024 that are all made in America. Some motorcycle fans may remember the Buell as having been a part of Harley-Davidson in years past before being closed down.
Researchers have known that women are much more likely than men to suffer a serious injury when involved in an automobile accident. Recent research has indicated that most of the heightened risk is related to the types of vehicles women drive and the circumstances of their crashes rather than physical differences between men and women. The research comes from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which found crash testing programs have helped women as much as they have helped men.
Manhart is a tuning company that increases the style and performance of various BMW models. It has turned its hand to tuning the BMW X5 Competition SUV. From the factory, the SUV has a 4.4-liter V-8 with twin turbos making 625 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. After Manhart spends time tuning the engine, it makes 823 horsepower and 1080 Nm of torque.
Hyundai has unveiled a new sporty trim of its all-new Tucson SUV. the new model is the Tucson N Line, and it will be available to purchase starting in the spring of 2021. The vehicle combines dynamic design, comfort, and advanced connectivity of the all-new Tucson SUV with motorsport-inspired styling and attitude of the N Line of cars.
Hot Wheels revealed a new model in their NASA-associated lineup this week. This is the Hot Wheels Mars Perseverance Rover die-cast vehicle. This piece of hardware likely has more authentically modeled detail than any other product you can purchase for any price anywhere near a single US dollar. You'll likely find this vehicle in stores for around $1.09 USD.
Every music and audio provider naturally wants to be anywhere it would be safe to listen. Cars are definitely one of those places, especially compared to watching videos or even looking at notifications. Thanks to automotive infotainment platforms like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, it's almost too easy for these services to become available to drivers and passengers. Spotify, however, might be cooking up something a tad different but its "Car Thing" might end up looking more like a weird abomination than something like a Spotify for Cars.
No matter where you are in the world, when you hop in the car and drive down the road, we all realize that many people are buying the same exact colors for their cars. The Global Automotive Color Popularity Report has been published outlining the most common automotive colors on the road today. As you might expect, the top choices for colors are rather boring.