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BMW’s compact, high-performance 2026 M2 CS has garnered rave reviews for its power, agile dynamics and design.

Verge's new TS Pro can fully charge in a mere 10 minutes, boasts a range of up to 370 miles.

Bote’s new LowRider Aero morphs from a standing paddleboard to a kayak equipped with removable seats.

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Double the Fun
Bote’s new LowRider Aero morphs from a standing paddleboard to a kayak equipped with removable seats. The inflatable, carbon/fiberglass hybrid comes in solo and tandem models with paddles that also transition between modes. From $699; boteboard.com

Easy Rider
BMW’s compact, high-performance 2026 M2 CS has garnered rave reviews for its power, agile dynamics and design. The sports car speeds from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a mere 3.7 seconds and boasts an inline six-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivering 523 horsepower. From $98,600; bmw.com

GAME CHANGER
Verge claims that its new TS Pro is the first motorcycle to be equipped with solid-state battery technology. An innovation not yet tapped in the EV automobile market, solid-state batteries are safer and more efficient than lithium-ion batteries. The bike, which can fully charge in a mere 10 minutes, boasts a range of up to 370 miles. $29,900; vergemotorcycles.com

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