Gear

As you’d expect, the world’s first computer mouse was a very basic affair. It was made from wood, featured a single button, and used a pair of wheels to track movement on the x and y axis. This invention was credited to Douglas Engelbart in 1964, but it wouldn’t be until 1973 when mice were rolled out to the public

There’s something refreshingly understated about the Zoomin Z1, especially for an e-bike. It sometimes seems that in this space looking like a mountain bike (so it can tackle it all) is a prerequisite, but is it?  At a glance, you wouldn’t immediately guess it’s electrically assisted. The recessed fastenings on its frame lend it a sleek profile and the absence

What, this is New Zealand Autocar. What is a bike doing on its hallowed pages? Well we, like everyone, have to look to the future at times. And we are constantly being told by car makers that they are now mobility companies. That the future is about electrification, ride share and personal transport devices. That is right, even the companies

Lego has added a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to its Technic range.  It’s on a smaller scale this one, the 732-piece set building a Corvette that is 80mm high, 270mm long and 140cm wide. It’s not yet available in stores, but you can order online now for delivery in March at a cost of $109.99.  Once constructed the kids can open