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97-year-old motorcycle racer isn't slowing down soon

Les Harris rides a bike that goes nearly 130km/h and says he "gets a hell of a kick" out of living.

concept nu'clear motorcycle framed with bulletproof glass oozes sci-fi steampunk look

the layers of bulletproof glass acts as the coating to mikhail smolyanov's concept motorcycle nu’clear, underlined by the blue-hued lights.

top 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2022

Fintech and insurtech innovation in Brazil set to take off on regulatory tailwinds | TechCrunch

In a country where many people are still unbanked, and queuing to pay bills is part of daily life, the impact of being able to pay anyone instantly can't be understated.

N26 got it wrong on global expansion and crypto, co-founder admits

Max Tayenthal says €7.8bn fintech should have prioritised expanding its services over ‘putting flags’ in more countries

The ebike boom: How startups are cashing in

Micromobility startups hope that ebikes can replace cars in a way escooters have failed to. But how can they dodge the price problem?

The Serial 1 is a Ho-Hum Harley Ebike

With the just-adequate Serial 1, Harley-Davidson’s sub-brand missed an opportunity to make an ebike that stands out from the pack.

Agricultural insurtech offers lifeline for smallholders

Start-ups use AI to provide cover against climate shocks in developing countries

Lloyd’s of London heads for ‘fundamental change’ in post-pandemic era

Centuries-old insurance market is built on face-to-face trading whose value is now being questioned

Low-income households ‘priced out’ of insurance market

Higher cost of cover is biggest contributor to ‘poverty premium’ as increasing use of data leads to closer risk profiling

Climate is the 'biggest single opportunity' the insurance industry has ever seen, CEO says

Speaking to CNBC, John Neal attempted to paint a picture of how his sector would operate going forward.

Uneasy rider: How Brussels could kill off the motorbike

The clampdown on combustion engine spells trouble for people addicted to riding off into the sunset.

Streetlogic launches computer vision-based e-bike collision warning system, raises $2.1M | TechCr...

Streetlogic wants to help e-bike riders have a safer experience on the road. The company announced a $2.1 million pre-seed raise, as well as the launch of