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Kawasaki Could Debut a Powerful, High-Performance Z1100 Streetfighter Next Year

Automotive, Engineering / Valeriano Ndeyi

A recent filing with a U.S. environmental agency suggests Kawasaki could be developing a beastly streetfighter motorcycle for 2026—one that packs a larger engine than any of its current supernaked offerings. CARB Filing Hints at Upcoming Z1100 Naked Bike The clue comes from a California Air Resources Board (CARB) executive order certifying four upcoming Kawasaki […]

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Ferrari Suggests That A Manual Transmission Could Make A Comeback

Automotive, Engineering / cumbonguala

Ferrari has been on a strong streak recently, with a waiting list extending until 2026. Despite this, the Italian automaker is still working on its debut electric car, set to launch later this year. But there’s more in the pipeline. Industry rumors have persisted for years, hinting that Ferrari may be planning to reintroduce the

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Kia Introduces the EV4, an Affordable Electric Sedan Aimed at the U.S. Market

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

Kia unveiled its 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, marking its first global electric sedan and targeting buyers seeking a more budget-friendly EV. It’s uncertain whether U.S. consumers will embrace a sedan, and Kia isn’t fully banking on it just yet. The EV4 is already on sale in South

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Hyundai’s New Hydrogen SUV Offers 435 Miles of Range and 1-Ton Towing

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

Hyundai has unveiled its second-generation Nexo SUV in South Korea, featuring a fresh design, improved range, and, for the first time in the FCEV category, towing capability. Surprisingly, Hyundai has been producing the hydrogen-powered Nexo since 2018. The latest model offers a 435-mile (700 km) range with just a 5-minute refuel—an improvement over the 2023

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Nissan Leaf to be Transformed into a 373-Mile Crossover by 2026

Automotive, Engineering / Jorge Paka

For years, the Nissan Leaf hatchback dominated global EV sales after its 2010 debut. Now, it’s set for a major transformation. Next year, it will launch in the US and Canada as a compact SUV. Nissan’s third-generation Leaf promises more space, family-friendly design, and an impressive 373-mile (600 km) range per charge. It will also

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Volkswagen’s Most Affordable EV Debuts with Rivian Software Integration

Automotive, Engineering / Ana Manuel

Volkswagen’s budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model. Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is expected to

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Self-driving Maserati breaks autonomous speed record

Automotive, Engineering / cumbonguala

Italy has long been known for producing some of the fastest race car drivers in the world, and now it is also home to the fastest car-driving AI. A self-driving software developed by a team at the country’s largest science and tech university has set a new record for the fastest speed achieved by an

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Canoo CEO to Buy Assets After Bankruptcy, No Revival Expected

Automotive, Engineering / Evelina Jeremias

Modular electric vehicle startup Canoo has faced significant struggles in recent years, and it seems its journey may be nearing its end. CEO Anthony Aquila is poised to purchase the bankrupt company’s assets at a fraction of the cost, a typical outcome in such situations. Bankruptcy Filing and Ceasing Operations The company filed for Chapter

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The Honda-Nissan Merger Ends Before it Even Started

Automotive, Engineering / Eduardo Paulo

Just two months after discussing the possibility of a merger, Honda and Nissan have decided to call off their partnership plans. This move leaves Nissan, which has been facing financial struggles, to pursue alternative partnerships. A Potential Global Automotive Giant This marks the premature end of a collaboration that, in theory, could have created one

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BYD Plans to Integrate Self-Driving Technology into All its Electric Vehicles

Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Engineering / cumbonguala

BYD announced plans to equip all its electric vehicles (EVs) with advanced self-driving technology earlier this week. The Financial Times reported the announcement, which took place during a livestreamed event at BYD’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China. “We are entering an era where autonomous driving is for everyone,” said Founder and CEO Wang Chuanfu. “In the

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