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Jeep stamps its name on slick, modular pickup camper shell system
October 26, 2023Five years on from the Gladiator debut, Jeep officially puts its name on a pickup camper. The modular system developed with Addax fits the Gladiator like a glove and uses separate camper shell, rooftop tent and add-on components for versatility. -
Water-injected 2.0-liter turbo-four hydrogen engine spits out 410 hp
October 26, 2023AVL had a pretty good day earlier this month, when it confirmed its prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen race engine could generate over 200 hp-per-liter. AVL uses a water-injection system alongside its turbo to moderate combustion for more power. -
Next-gen Lexus EVs will self-drive around the factory for assembly
October 25, 2023Lexus won't be needing conveyor belts once the "gigacast" chassis of its next-gen electric cars is put together; the company has announced it's introducing a "self-driving assembly line," where cars will autonomously move between stations. -
Mitsubishi's tiny D:X PHEV adventure van future-proofs Delica splendor
October 25, 2023Mitsubishi has presented the new D:X Concept as a first look at how the legendary little Delica could evolve. The tiny PHEV 4x4 van smashes together MPV space and SUV toughness, adding next-gen mods like projection lasers and AI terrain analysis. -
Mazda's gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time
October 25, 2023Like past Mazda showstoppers, the all-new Iconic SP concept rolls out with voluptuous curves dripping in deep-red paint. The dramatic 365-hp coupe looks to the future and honors the past with a rotary-extended EV powertrain and hidden headlights. -
Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism's future
October 24, 2023After decades of caravans, Bailey is turning its attention to camper vans. Its innovative new Endeavor EV stands on a Ford E-Transit and comes loaded with a multipurpose lounge, Amazon Alexa voice control, touchscreen command and electric appliances. -
Benchmark's crazy-loaded AWD camper van expands the scope of adventure
October 20, 2023Sprinter AWD camper vans have become so common, it takes something extra to make one stand out. Benchmark adds about as much extra as possible. Its Deso camper has SEMA levels of components, Starlink dish compatibility, onboard bike storage and more. -
Hoverboard inventor reveals plans for self-balancing Shane two-wheeled EV
October 19, 2023Should you ever have wondered who invented the self-balancing "hoverboard" … well, it was a man named Shane Chen. He has now incorporated that same technology into a design for a two-wheeled electric car, appropriately named the Shane. -
BMW's hydrogen-powered iX5 SUV survives brutal desert heat
October 19, 2023Launched in February of this year, BMWs iX5 pilot fleet of hydrogen-powered cars has been getting field tested in countries around the world. Most recently, the passenger car got put through its paces in the punishing conditions of the UAE. -
Supercharged H2 side-x-side developed by Japan's best guns for Dakar
October 18, 2023HySE, a Japanese research association that counts Honda, Toyota and Yamaha as members, is preparing a hydrogen ICE-powered side-by-side for Dakar 2024. Its supercharged X1 off-roader will tackle part of the grueling event for hydrogen engine R&D. -
Honda's autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport
October 18, 2023Back in March, Honda announced that it was looking for partners to test its rolling electric platform "designed to enhance workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks." Now the AWV has been given inspection duties at Toronto Pearson Airport. -
Grounded makes wildly modular electric smart RV with 250-mile GM Zevo
October 18, 2023Grounded settled for a 108-mile range on its first electric camper van, but it was really just biding its time until something better was ready. That something is the G2, a BrightDrop RV with a 250-mile range and the floor space of a small apartment. -
Smart cuts price, and range, for entry level #1 compact electric SUV
October 17, 2023Electric mobility company Smart has added a new entry level option for its compact #1 crossover model launched last year, shaving thousands of euros off the vehicle lineup's base price by installing a smaller LPO battery. -
Luvly O light electric vehicle sports a flat-pack recyclable body
October 16, 2023While electric cars may be a greener alternative to their gas-burning counterparts when on the road, their production and distribution still isn't all that eco-friendly. Swedish startup Luvly is out to change that, with its flat-pack recyclable O. -
Mercedes reveals series eActros 600 long-haul electric truck
October 13, 2023In development since 2020, and on show in prototype form last year at the IAA Transportation expo, the eActros LongHaul has been given a new name, range-tested in Germany, and now revealed in series production form as the eActros 600.
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