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Archive for March 2023
Review: Lectric XP 3.0
This fat-tire foldable electric bike is more refined than before and still an affordable (if heavy) way to get around town. I rode the original Lectric XP electric bike for six months during the pandemic in 2020. It was a salve, a way to feel the breeze on my face during quarantine and go farther…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out for the Mystery Owner of This Abandoned Superyacht, Which Might Soon Go to Auction
Lawyers for the suspected owner are denying that he owns it, and officials say they might soon be forced to sell it. If you’ve got some deep pockets and a yearning for a superyacht, you may want to head to the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. Bloomberg reports that a 267-foot…
Read MoreEx-Tesla Engineers Created an EV Camping Trailer That Pushes Itself
The Lightship L1 trailer features electric motors that power its wheels so you don’t take a hit on range or fuel economy while towing. If you’re in the market for a swanky camper to tow behind your enormous truck, you’ve got a lot of good options to choose from these days. There are the classic…
Read MoreMore of the Best New 2023 Motorcycles for Beginners on the U.S. Market
2023 is your year to learn to ride. Here are more of the coolest entry-level bikes in the U.S. from Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Kawasaki and an EV motorcycle from Zero. It truly seems like there’s never been a better time to learn to ride a motorcycle than now. As we’ve already seen, there are a…
Read More‘Virtually Invisible’ Boat Concept Can’t Make an Impact on the Environment When it Doesn’t Exist
The man that came up with what he hopes will be the world’s first 3D-printed yacht is shooting for a 2030 introduction. Some that cater to do or make things for the wealthy are starting to realize that being wealthy shouldn’t mean excessive consumption. Sustainability is less tacky and is better for the planet. Sustainability…
Read MorePut an AirTag on Your Motorcycle
Apple’s location tag doesn’t offer the same anti-theft security as a true GPS motorcycle tracking system, but it’s a hell of a lot cheaper. Last Saturday, I parked my motorcycle in Brooklyn, NY, and left the key in the ignition. As I’m writing this, it’s Tuesday, and I still haven’t gone back to get my…
Read MoreAxe The COVID Tax? “It’s Time To Abolish Surcharges,” Says National Powersports Dealer Association
COVID-19 was mostly good news for motorcycle dealerships, who saw excellent sales from 2020 through the end of 2022, as long as they had product to roll out onto the showroom floor. Despite the challenges of the COVID restrictions, sales were up. Unfortunately for consumers, added-on fees from dealers and OEMs were also up, and…
Read MoreCandela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies
WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane. I’m on a boat. The boat does not float. At least not in the traditional sense. The manufacturer says somewhat enthusiastically that “it flies.” In reality it hovers two feet above the water, propped…
Read MoreThe Best New 2023 Motorcycles for Beginners on the U.S. Market
Want to learn to ride a motorcycle? 2023 is your year. Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Husqvarna now sell some of the coolest entry-level bikes in the U.S. There’s never been a better time to be a motorcyclist in the U.S., where enthusiasts are often left looking abroad, staring longingly at the many cool vehicles…
Read MoreThese UTVs Got So Stuck, They Needed a Helicopter To Pull Them Out
Have you ever been so trapped in the dirt that you needed a Huey to save the day? These guys at King of the Hammers were. It’s called the toughest single-day off-road race for a reason. The King of the Hammers competition earns this crown by combining triple-digit speeds through wide-open California desert stretches featuring…
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