3M has inked a multi-year deal to serve as the official materials science partner of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, the Minnesota-based conglomerate announced on 30 June. The collaboration will focus on lightweight materials, bonding and surface-prep tech, manufacturing optimization,…
Dutch researchers at the University of Twente have unveiled a simple yet credible lab method to study tire wear initiation by focusing on the earliest local contact event using a scratch-based test. Instead of full-scale wear testing, the team—led by…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering removing the requirement for traditional brake pedals and steering wheels in robotaxis. NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison stated that it doesn’t make sense for vehicles designed to be fully autonomous to have…
Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has hit a historic milestone, securing its 1,000th overall victory since launching its customer racing program in 2010. The landmark triumph came at the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup, where French driver Vincent Iogna and KRT Racing dominated the…
Triumph has unveiled the 2027 Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition, a limited-edition retro sportbike based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS platform. This exclusive model is styled after the British café racers of the 1960s and will have a…
Oil prices have jumped and world shares are mixed after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, climbed as much as nearly 5% early on July 13 before falling back to…
Alpinestars, a renowned Italian brand, has been providing protection gear for riders for over six decades. The company recently launched its first full-face street helmet, the Supertech R10, which is the missing link in its comprehensive portfolio. The R10 builds…
Italian boutique automaker Automobili Mignatta has pulled back the curtain on its latest hand-built supercar, the Rina Coupe, set to debut in 2027. The newcomer slots above the existing Rina Barchetta in the lineup, offering a closed-roof grand-touring interpretation of…
Oil prices edged higher on July 10, 2026, after a series of unclaimed airstrikes struck Iran, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 0.2% to $76.47 per barrel, up from $72 at…
According to BMW, the new X5 wasn’t designed with a stronger off-road focus because the previous generation already offered more than enough capability. Senior vice president Philip Koehn stated that enhancing the off-road capability wasn’t a priority, as the X5…