WWEX Group and Auctane have finalized their merger to launch ShipStation Global, a new entity combining freight brokerage services with AI-driven shipping technology. The deal, effective June 1, 2026, integrates WWEX Group’s commercial network and Auctane’s automation and carrier connectivity platforms … Read more
Auto Express has launched a long-term evaluation of the BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport, a plug-in hybrid variant of the brand’s compact premium SUV. The test mule is being driven daily on UK roads and documented with a series of … Read more
Chinese EV giant BYD is rolling out a bold new policy: it will cover all economic losses if a crash occurs while drivers are using its Urban Navigate on Autopilot (Urban NOA) or Intelligent Parking systems — but only for one … Read more
A bombshell Reuters investigation reveals a stark disconnect between Tesla’s public-facing autonomous driving hype and the reality inside its Full Self-Driving (FSD) program. Current and former Tesla employees—including data labelers, engineers, researchers, and safety experts—told Reuters that the system routinely struggles … Read more
Toyota is doubling down on hydrogen at the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, showcasing a trio of breakthroughs that could redefine clean logistics and stationary power. The Japanese automaker confirmed plans to roll out hydrogen fuel cell-powered … Read more
Shipowners have grown more optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels transited the waterway this week, with the U.S. providing navigation advice. At least two shipowners, who asked not to be identified, said they … Read more
A House committee has advanced a provision in the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act that would prohibit automakers with at least 15% ownership by foreign adversary countries—including China—from selling or producing vehicles in the U.S. The move threatens Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s U.S. … Read more
Tomatoes have become the latest poster child for America’s grocery inflation crisis, with prices jumping roughly 40% over the past year—far outpacing other staples like coffee (up 18.5%), beef roasts (up 17.8%) and frozen fish (up 12%), according to the latest … Read more
About one-quarter of the massive oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf when hostilities erupted between Iran and a U.S.-Israeli coalition in late February have now escaped the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data compiled by Bloomberg. Twenty-nine of the … Read more
UPS is set to expand its North American Air Freight capabilities by debuting time-definite heavy airfreight service to and from Mexico for the first time. The service, which will be available across North America, targets automotive and industrial customers needing reliable … Read more