The Panigale V4 was introduced with the ambition of pushing the boundaries of road-legal superbikes, drawing from the championship-winning Superbike series for two consecutive years. While adapting to Euro 5+ regulations, Ducati re-engineered the bike from the ground up, improving the design, technical features, and riding ergonomics. The result is a comprehensive update aimed at providing riders with sensations similar to those of professional racers on track, combined with the comfort and safety now essential for road motorcycles. This was achieved through advanced electronic systems and MotoGP-derived technologies, all in…
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Cadillac “Sollei”, luxury in an american way
The convertible car represents the most genuine image of the Cadillac brand, which the General Motors group uses to dominate the luxury sedan segment. Iconic models like the “Eldorado,” produced from 1953 to 2002, are known for their majestic front ends paired with equally imposing rear ends, characterized by fins and tailfins that are unimaginable on any modern vehicle. However, Cadillac has not offered a convertible worthy of its past glory since 2009. This gap may soon close as the brand aims to re-enter this representative segment with a luxurious…
Read MoreVolkswagen full electric “Id.7 Tourer”, solution for a few
A few years ago, when electric car models could be counted on one hand, operational range was a crucial design constraint in defining the technical and stylistic solutions for a new model. For station wagons, for instance, the focus was on creating space for substantial luggage without sacrificing sedan-like comfort in terms of performance and dimensions, excluding minivan or commercial vehicle configurations. Despite growing in size, especially in length, station wagons maintained a certain “restraint” in dimensions, making them suitable for urban use without requiring oversized parking spaces. It’s unclear…
Read MoreHypercar Red Bull “Rb17”, like a Formula 1 car
Officially unveiled in July at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Red Bull “RB17” is a track-only hypercar with enclosed wheels, boasting 1,200 horsepower and designed to offer private customers the driving thrill typically reserved for Formula 1 cars. From the track, for the track. This philosophy captures the design journey behind the Red Bull “RB17,” the first hypercar by the Austrian brand presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, held in England from July 11 to 14. The “RB17” is crafted to bring the excitement of Formula…
Read MoreAlpine’s debut in the full electric segment with Alpine “A290”
Alpine, the performance brand of the Renault group, has made its debut in the full electric vehicle segment by leveraging the experience gained by its parent company with the Renault “5 E-Tech” to create its first compact sports car with zero emissions. This model is offered in two maximum power ratings of 220 and 180 horsepower equivalent. More than an original model, it is a sporty reinterpretation of an already electrified icon. For its entry into the full electric market, Alpine opted for a safe route, avoiding the risk of…
Read MoreA spaceship has landed with Xiaomi “Su7”
Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Honda unveils its new “CB 750 Four,” and in an instant, the global motorcycle industry realizes it is technologically ten years behind the Japanese manufacturer. The bike’s features were indeed astonishing compared to the competition, so much so that the most popular phrase among journalists to describe it was, “a spaceship has landed.” Industry professionals, however, had a different opinion, deeming the new model “too advanced” and speculating that “it will never be produced.” In reality, the bike was already in production, and soon other “spaceships” followed,…
Read MoreFull sails ahead with Michelin’s “Wisamo project”
“It takes just 15 large container ships to release into the atmosphere the same amount of sulfur oxides as the entire global car fleet. This was written by Macchine Motori in issue 82, as part of an article highlighting the heavy impact that commercial maritime transport has on the total anthropogenic emissions. Of the total amount, energy production accounts for about 73.3%, cars for about 9%, and maritime transport for about 2%. The article concluded by reflecting on the fact that if large ships were powered by nuclear energy, as…
Read MoreWith Renault “Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300cv”, burst technologies
The French term “Rafale” can be translated into Italian as “Raffica,” a word that typically refers to an unexpected, forceful, and disruptive wind. A term that encapsulates power and speed, it was chosen in 1985 as the name for future French multirole fighters produced by the Dassault group, which later entered service in 2000. More recently, Renault drew inspiration from these ultra-modern and feared delta-wing combat aircraft to capture the spirit of its high-end D-segment SUV, launched in June last year with a 200-horsepower full hybrid-petrol engine. Renault also announced…
Read MoreHonda, long range with fuel cell
The objective is clear. Expand the range of collaborations in the transport segment with the development of medium and large transport vehicles dedicated to the North American market. For this reason, at the main local exhibition dedicated to the theme, “Advanced Clean Transportation Expo”, held last May in California, Honda presented a Peterbilt tractor model “579 EV” modified to integrate three latest generation fuel cells “Cr-V Fcev”. In fact, a heavy-duty full electric based on a propulsion system whose marketing was in fact foreseen in the Japanese company’s plans to…
Read MoreDaVinci motor “Dc100”: geometric, but exclusive
If you ask a motorcyclist why they prefer an unstable and uncomfortable vehicle like a motorcycle over a comfortable and safe sedan, you always get the same answer: “I like it, I have fun.” In fact, there’s nothing logical about traveling on a vehicle that constantly leaves its occupants exposed to the whims of the weather and environment. This is why those who use two wheels only for logistical reasons, to minimize travel in urban areas, tend to use scooters, holding the same affection for their vehicles as they do…
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