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#technology The World's First Amphibious Manned Flying Motorcycle—Skyrider X1 KUICKWHEEL's high-end brand RICTOR made a major announcement at CES 2025, unveiling the world's first amphibious manned flying motorcycle—Skyrider X1. Capable of both riding and flying, it brings 'future mobility' into reality, representing a disruptive innovation in the field of riding.255 13:05

#Technology The World's First Amphibious Manned Flying Motorcycle—Skyrider X1 KUICKWHEEL's high-end brand RICTOR made a major announcement at CES 2025, unveiling the world's first amphibious manned flying motorcycle—Skyrider X1. Capable of both riding and flying, it brings 'future mobility' into reality, representing a disruptive innovation in the field of riding.255 13:05

The World's First Amphibious Manned Flying Motorcycle—Skyrider X1 KUICKWHEEL's high-end brand RICTOR made a major announcement at CES 2025, unveiling the world's first amphibious manned flying motorcycle—Skyrider X1. Capable of both riding and flying, it brings 'future mobility' into reality, representing a disruptive innovation in the field of riding.

It's been 12 months since I drove up to NSW's Central Coast and sat down with a mate of mine, Douglas Seaton. We've known each other for around 20 years, having met through work and connected over our interests in rallying and modified cars. As an aside: I'm a bit of a skeptic when it comes to outsourcing work on my own cars and projects, but Doug has always been on a short list of people I trust in this regard. He takes the care to do things right, rather than quick—something I value more than I can possibly explain. Anyway, back on track... We found ourselves in a conversation that day which resulted in a plan for a new business. A business we would create together, taking advantage of our collective 50 years of experience in the industry and our shared passion for Australian manufacturing and product engineering. Although it took a few weeks, Griptech Industries Pty Ltd was born. We secured a new location in Western Sydney, closer to me in NSW's Blue Mountains, with a vision for the brand and a focus on what we wanted to create! Notable shout-out to our equally long-term friend Stig at this point, whose valuable insight, assistance, and input throughout 2025 made the whole thing possible! A year on from that conversation, Griptech Industries has regular customers, improved processes, and a more robust supply chain—including trusted partners we can rely on—allowing us to scale up manufacturing and output. We've added around 20 vehicle-specific products to the catalogue as well, which now sits at around 550 applications, thanks to the groundwork Doug and our blacksmithing sway bar ninja, Nikon, put in over 10 years at the previous business, Seaton Suspension. Griptech now benefits from having acquired the tooling, patterns, and IP from that business. I only had spare time to work on Griptech in 2024, a compromise I felt was in the interest of the business, ensuring it wasn't burdened by me as an overhead. While this will continue for the coming year, I’ve managed to create some more dedicated time for it—spreading my time across a couple of exciting projects with friends while keeping an extra day or two free to help make sway bars great again! This has turned into a much longer post than I imagined when I sat down—clearly, I got carried away (sorry to those still with me)—but I am very happy to report that we took our new brand, Griptech Industries, out in public for a test run at Summernats 37, Australia's largest car festival. The response was overwhelmingly positive. We had a great time; the public and our friends seemed to "get it," and we've already seen some of those conversations turn into sales. Excited to see what 2025 holds—bring it on! 😍 Any Turn. Any Terrain. #Getit with #Griptech #Swaybars #antirollbars

The countdown to the best of 2024 is here!  Watch this reel to see which 5 cars made it to our TOP picks of the year! 🚘 #Overdrive #BestCars2024 #CarLovers #AutoReview #FutureCars

#goodwoodFOS #video 🎟🎬 Don’t confuse the Defender Octa for being agricultural or unsophisticated - underneath those puffed-up shoulders, the wheels cling to the car’s structure via an incredible suspension system similar to that found on McLarens. #goodwood #GRRnews #mastercard Mastercard The Goodwood Group Anglo American Oil Company Ltd #festivalofspeed #goodwoodfestivalofspeed #sunoco #sunocofuel #sunocoracingfuel #sustainablefuel #sustainablefuels #sustainability #sustainabilityleadership #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Super day at FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric South yesterday. So much to do and so many people to see! One particular highpoint was getting behind the wheel of the MG Motor UK Ltd Cyberster. With about 500 bhp, dual-motor all-wheel drive and scissor doors it didn't lack for drama and I was stopped at more than one set of lights to be asked what it was / whether I was having fun. This car really put me in mind of Mazda Motor Corporation MX-5s of my past, and not just from a two seat roadster perspective. You really feel like you sit in rather than on the car, a common challenge for EVs, the cabin was a lovely place to be, although there was more screens than necessary in my opinion, and the ride was communicative but not jittery. Of course it was grin-inducingly fast from a point and squirt perspective, but when combined with the joy of the open top and a more sporting personna, it felt like a party trick you might find yourself using regularly, rather than just when a new passenger gets in. I've been looking forward to Porsche AG's take on the electric roadster with the promised next gen Boxster, not least as I believe the team were looking at recreating the balance of the car by putting the battery where the mid-engine is today to retain the CoG and dynamic feel. The Cyberster probably doesn't deliver to that level, but, other than the daft name (I'm used to it already), this is a fantastic effort that I think could gain real traction in the soft-top loving UK. A real awareness driver. More thoughts on the show next week, have a great weekend all. #automotive #brand #storytelling #emobility ⚡🚀🙌🏻

Dive into a fresh perspective on the #motorsport scene, car evolution, and transportation's societal impact with "Ryan's Recommendations" curated by AHF's own Ryan Rembert. 🚗 Today, Ryan shines a light on: 📕 "An Incredible Journey" by Lyn St. James 📕 "The Magna Man" by @Frank Stronach Which book will you choose first? Share your pick in the comments, and stay tuned for more recommendations from Ryan! Magna International #mobility #womeninmotorsports

A great article here from Car and Driver Magazine that sums up what Luftgekühlt offers to the enthusiast. #Luft10 #Universal #Curated https://lnkd.in/gQ_P8Bb6

🚗💨 As technology continues to evolve, so does safety in motorsports! The future is exciting, with advancements like real-time monitoring, AI-driven predictive analytics, and stronger, lighter materials making a huge impact. At the intersection of tech and motorsports, innovation is making the racetrack safer for drivers, pit crews, and fans alike. 🤖🏎️ We’re passionate about technology's role in enhancing safety in motorsports, from software innovations to AI advancements. This fusion of tech and sport exemplifies how innovation can transform industries. 🌟 Check out our latest article on how technology is enhancing safety in motorsports on our website! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJNW8syk What tech innovations are you most excited to see in the future of racing? Let us know below! 🗣️ #TechInMotorsports #AIDrivenSafety #InnovationForSafety #MotorsportsTech #RacingSafety #FutureOfRacing