Car makers spend millions crafting slogans that promise reliability, excitement, or luxury, but drivers often see a different reality. From “Built Ford Tough” to “The Best or Nothing,” these taglines are designed to mask flaws, oversell capabilities, or simply ignore…
A 1956 Ford Thunderbird with both soft and hard tops is listed on Craigslist for $23,500. This two-seat classic comes loaded with rare power accessories, including power windows, seats, steering, and brakes, plus air conditioning (functionality not confirmed). The car…
The Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering its largest corporate shake-up in decades, with potential job cuts of up to 100,000 worldwide and the possibility of spinning off its core brand. Four German factories, including Volkswagen’s plants in Hanover, Emden, and…
The Michelin Guide Croatia 2026 has been officially presented, showcasing a strong growth in the country’s gastronomic scene. The new edition features 20 new restaurants, including a new star in Istria, Harry’s Piccolo Porec, and three new Bib Gourmands. Agli…
Radar jammers and detectors are two distinct devices with different functions and legal statuses. A radar detector only alerts drivers when police radar guns are nearby, giving a heads-up to slow down. A radar jammer, however, actively disrupts police radar…
Michelin North America Inc. has announced plans to close its BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, by the end of 2028 due to “structural inefficiencies” and increasing competition in the off-the-road (OTR) markets. The production of BFGoodrich Tires will be…
Shandong Dawn Polymer Materials Co. is investing RMB500 million (€64 million) to expand EPDM rubber production through a 25 kilotonne per annum project at its majority-owned subsidiary Ningbo SK Synthetic Rubber Co. The investment aims to strengthen competitiveness and ease…
Ford chose a bear to test the F-150 Security Package, staging an encounter between the truck and an 800-pound Kodiak bear named Tag. The test was designed to see how the system held up to a non-human attacker, with Tag’s…
The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed share-price movements last week, with Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, and ZC Rubber posting modest gains, while Goodyear, Hankook, Sumitomo Rubber, and Yokohama Rubber slipped. Bridgestone closed at Yen3,425 (-1.2%), Goodyear at $6.29 (+2.1%),…
Vespa is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the 2027 Edizione Ottantesimo, a limited-edition collector’s scooter that pairs the brand’s iconic steel-bodied heritage with its most powerful engine yet. Unveiled in Rome during the “80 Years of an Icon” celebration, this…