Albert Khoury

Former Weekend Editor

Al started his career at a downtown Manhattan publisher, and has since worked with digital and print publications. He's always been passionate for all things on wheels, and remains adamant about the purity of the manual transmission. When he’s not at his desk, Al enjoys playing guitar, boxing, jogging in Central Park, and terrorizing the public on his skateboard.

How The Stig traded in his white helmet for an Oculus Rift and Project Cars

Top Gear’s former Stig, Ben Collins, has put his real world skills into sim racing development. In this interview, he reveals his favorite car and track combination, as well as what it feels like to have his “virtual ass kicked.”

Car Features         April 25, 2023

Take the party with you with an RC custom cooler that hauls drinks and plays tunes

The C3 Custom Cooler is great for a day at the beach or a tailgate party. It can hold a case of beverages and sync up to your phone via Bluetooth.

News         April 21, 2022

The Omni Wheel turns any bicycle into an e-bike

The Omni Wheel from Evelo can attach to virtually any traditional bicycle, turning it into a pedal-assist e-bike. The latest generation has a throttle mode.

News         April 21, 2022

Starting over in ‘Pokémon Go’ is harder than catching a Vaporeon

Whether you want to delete your Pokémon Go account or start anew, it is a surprisingly secure, multi-step process that could take weeks to go through.

News         April 21, 2022

You’ll never guess how much the ‘Wayne’s World’ AMC Pacer sold for

The 1976 AMC Pacer from Wayne's World sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Last Vegas, selling for an unprecedented amount for a car like this.

Car News         April 21, 2022

Yuba Spicy Curry review

We spent some time with the Yuba Spicy Curry electric cargo bicycle, which has a 300 lb. max payload capacity and powerful electric motor.

Cars         August 23, 2019

2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro review

The Kawasaki Z125 Pro makes learning to ride a breeze, but its low weight and eager little motor make it a blast for seasoned riders.

Cars         August 23, 2019

2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro review

Whether you’re headed to a job site or a weekend away from the urban malaise, Toyota’s spacious, comfortable Tundra TRD Pro is more than ready for the journey ahead – if you can foot the gas bill.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

Stromer ST2 S electric bike review

The Stromer ST2 S electric pedal assist bicycle sports the largest ebike battery on the market for a range of over 100 miles and a top speed of 28 mph.

Cars         August 23, 2019

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review

The Toyota Prius Prime adds plug-in power over the standard Prius, in addition to a suite of smart features that make it a strong contender in this class.

Car Reviews         August 23, 2019

RadMini Folding Ebike Review

The RadMini electric folding fat bike offers miles of pedal-assisted cycling with the added convenience of easy storage.

Cars         August 23, 2019

The motorcycle Arnold stole in ‘Terminator 2’ sold for nearly $500K

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy ridden by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2 went up for auction in early June and sold for nearly half a million dollars. The screen-used bike starred in some of the most iconic scenes from the Terminator sequel, as well as in promotional material for the film.

Car News         June 16, 2018

Section of the Death Star from ‘A New Hope’ takes a proton torpedo at auction

A screen-used section of the Death Star from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope just sold at auction. It included letters of authenticity from the Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) employees who worked on it. It was expected to sell for six figures, but did not come close.

News         June 15, 2018

Mount this head-up display to your helmet to project any phone app

The Hudway Sight uses a projector and brain connected to your smartphone to project any app onto a head-up display lens. You can communicate with friends, navigate through traffic, listen to music, and more without taking your eyes off the road.

Car News         June 15, 2018

Waze on iPhone just landed on your Ford’s infotainment screen

Until recently, if you wanted to use Waze in your Ford vehicle, you had to do it through an Android phone. But now iOS users can also project waze from their iPhones to their Ford's infotainment screen and get all the benefits from the navigation app.

Car News         May 20, 2018

At $25,000 per month, this supercar has the most expensive car lease ever

At $25,000 per month -- after a $700K down payment -- the Pagani Huayra Roadster claims the spot as the most expensive new-car lease in history. Why wouldn't well-heeled motorists buy the ultra-exotic hypercar outright? It turns out there are many benefits to leasing over buying or financing.

Car News         May 14, 2018

ProBowl takes the guesswork out of feeding time for your dog

The Obe ProBowl takes the guesswork out of feeding your dog. It can track the amount of food and water consumed, and remind owners of feeding time.

News         April 19, 2018

HBO bringing back award-winning comedy series ‘Silicon Valley’ for sixth season

HBO is bringing back its award-winning tech comedy series Silicon Valley for a sixth season. This follows the recent debut of the show's fifth season, which is already receiving positive reviews. The premium cable channel also announced a second season for the Bill Hader-led dark comedy series Barry.

Entertainment         April 16, 2018

Formula One streaming service will launch at the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix

The Formula One racing series is getting its own streaming video service, which will launch in May in time for the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix. F1 TV will first be available on desktop, followed by mobile access via iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire. Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV users will have access by summer.

Car News         April 16, 2018

Ryo Hazuki returns as ‘Shenmue I & II’ launches on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018

The beloved martial arts adventure series Shenmue is being re-released on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018. The original games were released on the Sega Dreamcast console in 1999 and 2001, where they gained a passionate following. Watch as martial artist Ryo Hazuki avenges the death of his father.

News         April 15, 2018

The 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo SUV launches in NYC with 590 horsepower

The 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo debuted at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The launch edition features unique exterior and interior details.

Car News         April 6, 2018

After data scandal, Zuckerberg promises to ‘do better for you’ in newspaper ads

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took out full-page ads in U.S. and U.K. newspapers to apologize for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

News         March 25, 2018

Steve Jobs’ pre-Apple job application sold for nearly $175,000 at auction

Before founding Apple, Steve Jobs was looking for work. A single-page job application filled out and signed by Jobs sold for more than triple the estimate at auction.

News         March 22, 2018

PetaQ! You can finally learn to berate your enemies in Klingon

Language-learning platform Duolingo now offers a course in Klingon, the fictional language used in the Star Trek franchise.

News         March 18, 2018

Harley-Davidson and Alta Motors team up for the electric motorcycle revolution

Harley-Davidson made an investment in electric motorcycle builder Alta Motors to team up on EV development.

Car News         March 4, 2018

Making a Spectacle: Snap may release two new versions of its smartglasses

Snap was left with hundreds of thousands of unsold Spectacles last year. Despite this, the company is reportedly releasing two new versions of the smart eyewear.

News         March 4, 2018

Lego plants are going green with some help from actual plants

In an effort to increase sustainability and work towards zero waste, Lego will be switching from ABS plastics to plant-based plastic for some of its pieces.

News         March 4, 2018

The Ray is a stretch of highway paving the way for the future of motoring

The Ray is an 18-mile section of the I-85 in Georgia that incorporates innovations in power and sustainability. Its pilot programs show that roads can multitask to help the environment.

Car News         March 3, 2018

Zwift brought together 15 countries for an online stationary bike race

Bicycle racers competed online against their fellow countrymen for bragging rights and a virtual jersey that shows everyone who is the best.

News         February 25, 2018

This patented device is the first head-up display for bicycle helmets

The Usee head-up display mounts to your bicycle helmet, giving you access to data including speed, performance, and navigation.

News         February 19, 2018

These fabric bicycle spokes will lighten your load and keep you moving

Berd's polymer bicycle spokes are the lightest spokes on the market. The company claims they are stronger than most other spokes, while offering a smoother ride.

News         February 18, 2018

You can now hail a ride in a fully autonomous vehicle, courtesy of Waymo

Waymo was just granted a Transportation Network Company permit in Arizona, which gives it clearance to operate as a paid ride hailing service.

Car News         February 18, 2018

If Spider-Man goes skiing, this will be the jacket he brings along

Goldwin and Spiber are collaborating to bring to market a ski jacket made from material inspired by spider silk.

News         February 2, 2018

Win a Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe on Super Bowl Sunday with your finger and a phone

On Super Bowl Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is giving you the opportunity to win a Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe by playing a game on your smartphone. Just follow the car with your finger and you can be the grand prize winner.

Car News         January 29, 2018