Bill Roberson

‘Range anxiety’ has became a part of the electric car buying lexicon. But what if your EV could go almost 800 miles on a single charge? Mercedes-Benz has done just that with its sleek and tech-heavy Vision EQXX prototype.

EV startup Faraday Future is scrambling to secure new investment funds to continue operations and begin production, nearly ten years after announcing their plans take on Tesla and other luxury EV makers.

Lightweight, single-speed, flat-handlebar, stripped-down bicycles have become a fixture in many urban areas, as they are almost unbeatable for scything through traffic and the tight confines of city streets. The Cowboy 4 from Belgium is a stylish, effective urban ebike option.

With Covid waning and facilities reopening, it was time to head back out in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and return the family to the fun of camping. Here’s the tech and toys we took along that made this year’s trips better than ever.

The Aventon Level.2 ebike isn’t exotic or finicky, it’s just a solid ebike you can commute on, run errands with and have some good fun on. Best of all, it comes complete with a lot of the stuff that usually costs extra.

Most of the time, ebikes I get in for review go together in 15 minutes of so. But a new bike from Vantrue got me curious about their ideas around building more of the bike myself, and there are advantages to this strategy. Also, it’s a pretty cool bike once built.

With so many drivers peeking at their phones and not seeing cyclists, bike commuters need to raise their visibility, especially after dark. Here’s a spread of bright bike bits to keep you in the spotlight.

The infamous Cannonball Run from NYC to LA is one of America’s great motoring legends. Now, a group of men, some of whom have sons suffering from a rare and debilitating genetic disorder, are making the run in a Tesla Model Y EV to raise funds to find a cure, and livestreaming the entire journey.

There are ebikes, and then there are ebikes that push the boundaries of how good an ebike can be. Swiss ebike maker Stromer’s ST5 ABS ups the ante on price, but includes a ton of tech, sharp design, undeniable performance and real safety with front wheel ABS. It was a joy to ride.

Dash cams keep getting more sophisticated, with some even requiring a smartphone for setup and viewing clips. I needed something simple, effective and easy to operate without a smartphone, and the Kingslim D4 seemed to tick those boxes. How does it perform?

A hot trend in ebikes right now is adding motor power to the typically sleek, simple and minimalist urban single-speed bicycle. Rymic went a step extra and tacked on seven Shimano gears as well, and kept the weight under 40 pounds. How does it ride?

Ebikes are super popular and for good reason. They allow riders to go further, make hill climbs a snap and make it easier for anyone to get back in the saddle. Here are several top picks for 2022.

In 1980s, the brand name “Blaupunkt” was synonymous with higher end audio gear. Since then, the brand has changed hands and diversified quite a bit, including into making making electric folding bicycles. I got one in preview, here’s how things went.

A recent conversation with a friend about a riding dream deferred had me annoyed - but also got me thinking. What bike would be a great first bike for a new rider? Honda may have at least one possible answer.

You’ve got the latest in bike tech for the holidays, but riding ebikes is a bit different from the bikes of old, and this is the gear you need to keep yourself - and your new bike - safe and visible.

The Fiido X ebike raised over a million dollars in crowdfunding - and then had to be recalled. Fiido did the right thing and redesigned the problematic parts, and the result is a fun, comfortable and unique ebike with a trick magnesium frame.

Restomods are as popular as ever, and few shops are on the level of Ohio’s Finale Speed, which has debuted a full-on carbon-fiber bodied 1969 Camaro packing some serious heat under the hood.

India is the second-largest motorcycle market behind China, but electric models remain few and far between - and are usually imported. Now, Bangalore-based startup Ultraviolette is offering two high-tech models, one of which is for racing.

Want some attention? Love to drive on a curvy road? Don’t really care about trunk space? Then you’re ready for some seat time in a Polaris Slingshot. I got the lower-powered SL trim version in for review as summer waned.

Ebike maker Ride1Up says they want to get people out of cars and onto ebikes, so they focus on value and quality. I rode their newest model, the Turris, ahead of its release. Does it measure up to their goal?