Mercedes-Benz Classic has launched a new service offering a factory-documented “birth certificate” for passenger cars built between 1986 and 2010. The document consolidates the original vehicle configuration data stored in the manufacturer’s archives, presenting it in a high-quality presentation folder.…
The Federal Railroad Administration has proposed rules requiring Mexican train crews crossing into the US to demonstrate English proficiency. The proposal follows inspections at Texas rail yards that found communication problems and limits foreign crews to operating 10 miles inside…
Sena has introduced the Phantom XB, a bass-tuned version of its Phantom smart helmet, with an MSRP of $599. The main difference between the XB and the standard model is the Extreme Bass audio package, which includes 2nd-generation HD speakers…
German elastomer specialist Kraiburg TPE has launched a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material tailored for wireless earbuds and other consumer-electronics devices that require integrated LED lighting. The new Light Effect TPE combines high light transmission with a soft-touch surface and strong…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the refreshed Marco Polo, a high-road camper that blends smart design, everyday usability, and premium comfort. The new model arrives as a fully in-house conversion, marking a milestone in the Marco Polo’s history. The base V-Class is…
It’s common sense: a sunshade in your windshield should block heat, just like blinds in a home. But how much cooler can it really make your car? A 1988 study by the University of Central Florida’s Solar Energy Center tested…
The second half of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series kicks off at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota, this Saturday. Eli Tomac returns after a season-opening injury that sidelined him on the first lap. For RMFantasyMX players,…
The Ruroc EOX 2.0 helmet arrives as a refined evolution of last year’s EOX, not a ground-up redesign. The proprietary Quad-Matrix composite shell—carbon fiber, Kevlar, nylon, and fiberglass—remains unchanged, and the Fidlock magnetic chin strap carries over, maintaining the same…
Some municipalities, including Denver, Colorado, are replacing Flock cameras with Axon, but the difference between the two may not be as significant as it seems. Flock’s artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras have been known to incorrectly identify vehicles, such as a…
Transport Topics has relaunched its print issue after more than a year of work, following an initial design preview with its Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list edition. The relaunch reflects reader research showing busy trucking professionals increasingly use digital news…