Nikola Powersports has finalized the specifications and design for an all electric four-seater UTV dubbed the Nikola Zero. The Nikola Zero UTV is an all-electric, 400-volt plug-in, off-road and potentially street-ready vehicle. Dealerships can begin reserving production units starting in January. Starting at $35,000, the UTV will come with two performance options: 415 hp and 3,675 ft. lbs. of torque and 555 hp and 4,900 ft. lbs. of torque. The…
Read MoreHonda Recalls 2,200 Pioneer Side by Sides
This recall involves model year 2017 Honda Pioneer 700 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs are motorized with a steering wheel, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled ROVs were sold in two-seat and four-seat models in blue, red, silver or camouflage colors. “HONDA” is printed on the front grill and rear tailgate. Pioneer 700 is printed on…
Read MoreHonda’s Autonomous Self Balancing Motorcycle
For years, Honda has shown off its Uni-Cub, a kind of motorized unicycle that balances itself, as a personal mobility device. At CES 2017 Honda showed how it leveraged that technology to make a self-balancing, semi autonomous motorcycle, something likely more relevant in the real world. During Honda’s press conference, a riderless Uni-Cub rolled out from backstage, followed by a motorcycle, which accomplished the same self-balancing trick while free of…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Bike Fixed After a Hurricane
People whose motorcycles were damaged or destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for help to repair or replace their bikes. The first step should be to check their insurance policy or contact their insurance agent, as some policies cover vehicle damage. Vehicle owners may also be eligible for federal assistance in one of the 27 eastern and central North Carolina counties. Vehicle Buyers should beware of Flood Water…
Read MorePolaris and Costco Team Up on Slingshots
Costco Auto Program and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) have teamed up to bring Costco members a limited-time special offer from Aug. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2016, Costco members will receive promotional benefits on most brands. Costco Auto Program and Polaris have partnered since fall 2014 to bring Costco members exclusive, limited-time savings on Polaris products. To reach yet another group of powersports enthusiasts, the Polaris Slingshot moto-roadster is…
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