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Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT has expanded its lineup with a new scrambler version of its retro-inspired electric motorcycle, adding a bit more off-road attitude without messing too much with the formula underneath. The new RGNT Street Scrambler joins the existing Street Classic, a model we’ve been covering since it was first unveiled over six years ago. The two share essentially the same electric drivetrain and battery options, but the new Scrambler model gets several changes aimed at riders who occasionally want to leave the pavement behind. The most obvious differences are the Scrambler’s 18-inch front wheel, up from the…
One of Toyota’s newest EVs launched in the U.S. has a software issue, and a dealership visit is the only way to fix it. Source link
Photo: Kwik Trip Wisconsin is awarding $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding its EV charging network beyond the state’s interstates and onto more US and state highways. The new stations will be built in 42 communities, from Sturgeon Bay and Eagle River to Viroqua and Prairie du Chien. The locations include gas stations, hotels, grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses where drivers can grab food or run errands while they charge. Because the projects are funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program that was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, each station…
Toyota North America is donating the final fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra to Reach Out WorldWide, the disaster-relief charity founded by the late Paul Walker. The one-of-one Supra will be auctioned at the 2027 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, with every dollar from the winning bid going directly to the charity. Before that, enthusiasts will get an early chance to see the car at Barrett-Jackson’s 2026 Las Vegas event. This particular Toyota GR Supra is far from an ordinary final production car. Its commemorative VIN ends in 99999, while the car wears a unique Phantom Grey finish and carries a signature from Akio…
Elon Musk recently restated a fact that still defines SpaceX’s origin story: if Falcon 1’s fourth launch had failed, the company would not exist. The comment answered a reminder that after three consecutive losses, SpaceX had money for only one more attempt. On X, Peter Diamandis said that the present-day acknowledgement of SpaceX’s success does not discount the rough start the company had. “Almost nobody remembers that Elon’s first rocket failed three times, and there was money for exactly only one more attempt.” Musk said, “If the 4th launch had failed, SpaceX would not exist.” If the 4th launch had…
By building the two-door EV in modules on parallel lines, Tesla says it can cut the overall line size in half. Source link
BYD is testing a new boxy SUV positioned as a smaller, lower-priced sibling to the Ti 7 (Tai 7). Here’s our first look at it. BYD begins testing new Ti 6 SUV The Tai 6 will be the fourth model from BYD’s sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao’s Titanium lineup in China, following the Tai 3, Tai 7, and most recently, the Tai 9. While it’s sold under the Fang Cheng Bao brand in China, BYD rebadges it under its own brand and sells it as the Ti 7 in Europe, the UK, and other global markets. Earlier this week, the first…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pressed Ford CEO Jim Farley to stop working with Chinese companies in a letter on Tuesday. Source link
That said, the 19.8mpg of the original DBX, or the 19.9mpg of the 707 and the DBX S, will still cost you a few bob when there’s an 85-litre tank to fill. Match the official figures, and you’re looking at an absolute maximum of around 370 miles from a tank, though realistically you’ll be wanting to fill before that, and a full tank of super unleaded comes in at around £150 at summer 2026 prices. Model MPGCO2Insurance groupDBX S19.9mpg323g/km50DBX 70719.9mpg323g/km50 There’s a definite theme to the ownership of an Aston Martin DBX – it’s expensive. The SUV sits in the highest group…
Photo: Bechtel One of the most common arguments against a new wind or solar farm is that it will drag down nearby home values. A new Indiana study found no evidence that it does. Researchers at Ball State University analyzed Indiana home sales from 2004 through 2024, comparing prices before and after large wind and solar projects came online. They also compared homes close to the projects with those farther away. The researchers found no statistically significant negative effect on residential sale prices near either commercial wind turbines or utility-scale solar farms. That doesn’t mean every home was unaffected. It…