The Jeep Gladiator pick-up has finally broken cover. It goes into production next year and is expected to go on sale in New Zealand in 2020. In this video, a team from Fast Lane Trucks was at the Gladiator unveiling at the Los Angeles motor show … [Read more...] about Jeep Gladiator designer tells of its development …
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Personal jet suit: how it all worked out
Englishman Richard Browning and his company Gravity built the world's fastest personal jet suit. Here he talks to Wired magazine about the processes he went through to design and engineer this radical new form of transportation. … [Read more...] about Personal jet suit: how it all worked out
3D-printed wheel from titanium powder
A California company mostly known in the automotive industry for its custom monoblock alloy wheels has teamed with a division of General Electric to produce a world-first 3D-printed wheel from titanium powder. HRE Wheels and GE Additive used Electron Beam Melting (EBM) to create the lightweight prototype wheel, pictured above on a McLaren P1. … [Read more...] about 3D-printed wheel from titanium powder
Mustang Bullitt hits road on Isle of Man
The Isle of Man TT is among the most famous motorsport festivals in the world. Every year, over two weeks, 30 million fans tune in to see top motorcyclists test their talent on the incredible “Mountain Course”. But you don’t have to be on two wheels to get the best out of the course. British motoring writer Steve Sutcliffe got behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang Bullitt, on … [Read more...] about Mustang Bullitt hits road on Isle of Man
First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …
Jay Leno, host of US television show Jay Leno’s Garage, takes a spin in what will be the fastest production car ever made – that’s if it gets off the ground. It’s the new-generation Tesla Roadster. The prototype has three electric motors developing 10,000Nm of torque and a claimed top speed of more than 400km/h. The car is set down for production in 2020. … [Read more...] about First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …