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Autoblog
Harley-Davidson’s next new bike will take the torch from the Sportster
Harley-Davidson’s ambitious turnaround plan is beginning to bear fruit. In many ways, it reminds us of the “all-new custom model” presented as a close-to-production concept in 2018 as Harley-Davidson looked for ways to explore uncharted waters. On July 13 #HarleyDavidson will introduce power and performance like you’ve never experienced.
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Carmudi
Bentley Flying Spur wins Robb Report’s ‘Best Automotive Interior’ award
Bentley’s Flying Spur has claimed Robb Report’s coveted “Best of the Best” award for “Best Automotive Interior.” For over 30 years, the American luxury lifestyle magazine’s Best of the Best has recognized those who have stood apart in their respective industries. The Best of the Best award is given to those who display exceptional craftsmanship, extraordinary attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of perfection in their field. The Bentley Flying Spur has stood for all these things and more.
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Autoblog
Ford Maverick with a truck bed cap caught in spy photos
Being a pickup truck, the 2022 Ford Maverick will undoubtedly receive all kinds of accessories from all variety of aftermarket companies. One of the big ones will surely be bed caps to provide more covered cargo space. There are a number of reasons we think this could be an official Ford truck cap.
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Carmudi
Honda Monkey, Super Cub reenter Europe with greener engines, other updates
Long-running Honda motorcycle names, the Monkey (main photo) and Super Cub 125 (below), have been kept modern with the addition of Euro 5-compliant engines for the European market. The first Honda Monkey was introduced in 1961 as, curiously, an amusement park ride for children, while the first Super Cub was born in 1958 as a motorcycle for the masses. Honda Europe said that the Monkey will be powered by a brand-new air-cooled 125cc engine, which nets 9hp and 11Nm of torque. The engine will be pa
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Axios
Lucid Motors’ flashy new Manhattan showroom
Lucid Motors’ new New York City showroom is a flashy workaround to its dealership problem.Why it matters: The electric vehicle startup is competing in an increasingly crowded market while operating under strict rules that prohibit most car makers from selling directly to consumers on premise in more than two dozen states, including New York. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeShowrooms like Lucid’s provide a glimpse into what auto
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Autoblog
Peugeot 308 SW wagon looks about as good as its big 508 sibling
Crossovers represent a significant percentage of Peugeot’s annual sales (and, well, a lot of automakers’ sales), but the Paris-based firm is not leaving the station wagon segment behind. It unveiled the long-roof version of the third-generation 308, a Volkswagen Golf-sized hatchback sold primarily in Europe, and it packed the model with tech and style to give it a fighting chance. Like the hatchback, the 308 SW (which, you guessed it, stands for “station wagon”) proudly wears Peugeot’s new design language.
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Reuters
Airlines urged to tighten Airbus A320 checks after COVID storage
PARIS (Reuters) -Regulators have called for more rigorous checks when pulling some Airbus jets out of pandemic storage, following flawed cockpit readings that can suggest blocked sensors. Pilots rely on airspeed readings derived from external probes known as pitot tubes, which can become blocked by insect nests or dirt if they are not properly sealed during storage. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said in a safety directive covering the Airbus A320 family that “an increasing number of operational disruptions have been reported due to airspeed discrepancies” as they return to the air.
Several train cars derailed in South Carolina as crews investigate, officials say
