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Honda launches its first-ever production electric motorbike, but I'll be skipping it for these 3 reasons

5 days ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

Despite Honda teasing a number of all-electric motorcycle concepts at several shows, including last year’s EICMA event in Italy, it has yet to fully commit to electrification and put something meaty into production. That is all about to change, as its collaboration with Chinese bike-maker Wuyang has resulted in the Wuyang-Honda WH8000D, or the first production electric motorcycle from the famous Japanese two-wheel specialist.
Forget Rolls-Royce - after living with the new Lexus LM350h, I’ve decided we have a new king of luxury

1 week ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

The Lexus LM is many things: one of the most expensive Lexi ever made, a futuristic space wagon from the outside and a vehicle that wears its intentions on its sleeves… quite literally, because LM stands for "Luxury Mover". Born out of the concept of 'Omotenashi', which is the Japanese version of hyper-hospitality, it is essentially a Toyota Alphard underneath, which is itself a pretty obscure Japanese minivan that looks completely at odds with many things on US and European roads.
I review motorbikes for a living - here's why I'm excited about GoPro's new smart motorcycle helmet

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

Since GoPro purchased the Australian smart motorcycle helmet company Forcite last year, the two-wheeled world has been waiting to see what the action camera giant can do if it applied its technology to rider safety equipment.
I review motorbikes for a living – here's why I'm excited about GoPro's new smart motorcycle helmet | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Leon Poultney

1 hour agoUse this Google Flights “anywhere” hack to see where you can travel on your budgetDon’t let economic uncertainty ruin your summer vacation plans entirely. Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, marking the unofficial start of the summer vacation season in America.
Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Leon Poultney

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Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI - and I think the in-car tech has massive potential

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

• Volvo will be one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's dev work• Volvo cars will be the first to receive Google Gemini in the vehicle• The Swedish company showcased an EX90 with Gemini at Google I/OVolvo has announced that it will be a key player in Google’s delivery of Android Automotive updates, acting as one of the tech giant’s reference hardware platforms to speed up the introduction of new in-car features.
Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Leon Poultney

9 hours agoGoogle is all in on Google AI. It’s ironic that Google itself hammered the last nail into the coffin for SEO. But it’s not a mistake. Or a surprise. Let me connect some dots. About 12 months ago, out of pure frustration, I started writing these very articles with a focus I dubbed “anti-SEO.” I didn’t …
The Nissan Micra returns as an EV - but it borrows way too much from the Renault 5 E-Tech for my liking

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

Nissan resurrects the Micra, which is now in its sixth generationAffordable city car has been given the EV treatmentIt is based on the recent Renault 5 and there’s a lot of crossoverNissan has revealed details of the all-new electric Micra, which will eventually be joined by a heavily-revised Leaf, an electrified version of its Juke SUV and a soon-to-be-announced city car in a refreshed line-up.
I’ve driven the new Ford Capri - and it proves that nailing the retro-inspired EV brief isn’t easy

3 weeks ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

As legacy automakers continue to devise new ways of standing out from an increasingly homogenous electric vehicle crowd, plundering the archives for inspiration is rapidly becoming a key method of differentiation. After all, Chinese manufacturers might have the upper hand on battery, electric motor and infotainment technology, but they don’t have decades of legacy, design influence and brand recognition to play with.
Volkswagen says 'mind-blowing' electric GTI EVs are coming - here's what to expect and what I want to see

3 weeks ago | techradar.com | Leon Poultney

(Image credit: Volskwagen)VW's CEO confirms a GTI version of the upcoming ID 2 electric modelAn entire family of GTI cars will arrive in the next decadeAn electrified Golf is also on the cardsVolkswagen’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has gone on record to state that the brand plans to propel its iconic GTI badge into the electric age with the launch of the ID 2 GTI.

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Leon Poultney

Articles

Honda launches its first-ever production electric motorbike, but I'll be skipping it for these 3 reasons

Forget Rolls-Royce - after living with the new Lexus LM350h, I’ve decided we have a new king of luxury

I review motorbikes for a living - here's why I'm excited about GoPro's new smart motorcycle helmet

I review motorbikes for a living – here's why I'm excited about GoPro's new smart motorcycle helmet | Flipboard

Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential

Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI - and I think the in-car tech has massive potential

Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential | Flipboard

The Nissan Micra returns as an EV - but it borrows way too much from the Renault 5 E-Tech for my liking

I’ve driven the new Ford Capri - and it proves that nailing the retro-inspired EV brief isn’t easy

Volkswagen says 'mind-blowing' electric GTI EVs are coming - here's what to expect and what I want to see

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