Aprilia’s 2026 Tuono V4 Factory 1100 is a no-compromises hypernaked that doubles down on raw, unfiltered performance while keeping the daily-riding sweet spot intact. The headline update is a bored-and-stroked 1099cc V4 that cranks out a claimed 180 horsepower at…
Researchers at Qingdao University of Science and Technology (QUST) have developed a supercritical foaming technology for polymers and elastomers that experts have rated as reaching “an internationally leading level.” The breakthrough, announced on 1 June, stems from a project titled…
Germany’s rubber manufacturing sector faces extinction by 2035 unless policymakers slash energy costs and slash red tape, the country’s leading industry body has warned. In a stark assessment delivered on 22 June, Boris Engelhardt, managing director of the German Rubber…
Natural rubber futures have recovered from a dip in early June, with prices closing higher across all major Far East exchanges during the week ended 19 June. The rally was supported by gains in global equity markets, a weaker Japanese…
The thrill of organized street racing has captivated audiences, with its unique blend of speed and exotic locales. Recently, NASCAR hosted an event at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a circuit built between helicopters and fighter jets. Inspired by this, readers…
BMW M Motorsport rolls into the 2026 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps with a single goal: score the manufacturer’s 26th overall victory at the Ardennes classic. The assault features eight BMW M4 GT3 EVO cars—four fielded by BMW’s works-supported teams ROWE…
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will unveil its brand-new fan hub at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from July 9-12. This immersive experience will offer fans an unprecedented racing and paddock experience, featuring an authentic F1 pit lane…
The Garmin Zumo R1 motorcycle radar system is an electronic rider aid that provides a radar vehicle proximity alert for $500 MSRP. It can be mounted on a bike and paired with a smartphone via the Zumo Radar app. The…
In a car culture obsessed with extracting every last horsepower, the idea of deliberately reducing engine power sounds counterintuitive. Yet detuning—deliberately dialing back an engine’s performance—can deliver tangible benefits in reliability, running costs, and even fuel economy. The logic is…
The key to winning a race doesn’t come down to just the driver and the car, it’s a team sport and every role is crucial. Inspired by AO Racing’s Window Guy, the author wants to be a part of a…