China’s Longmarch Group has officially broken ground on a €160 million tire manufacturing plant in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna industrial zone. The project, valued at EGP9.5 billion, will span approximately 200,000 square metres and be developed in two phases. The first…
The European tire industry, represented by Tyres Europe, has called for stronger EU trade defence measures to counter structural overcapacity, state-induced market distortions, and unfair trading practices threatening the bloc’s manufacturers. In a 17 June statement, the association warned that…
Synthomer has agreed to sell its Czech-based acrylate monomers business to German investment firm Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The business, which operates in Sokolov, Czech Republic, is a supplier of acrylic acid and related monomers to the European merchant…
The Garmin Zumo R1 motorcycle radar system is an electronic rider aid that provides a radar vehicle proximity alert for $500 MSRP. It can be mounted on a bike and paired with a smartphone via the Zumo Radar app. The…
The Ford Model T, which debuted in 1908, revolutionized the auto industry with its rugged simplicity and sold over 15 million units. However, despite its simplicity, the Model T’s transmission is notoriously difficult to operate, especially for modern drivers. The…
A 1967 recruitment film from Trans World Airlines (TWA) offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the rigorous training and polished lifestyle expected of its flight attendants—then called stewardesses—during the 1960s. The footage, restored and shared by YouTuber 16mm Time Machine,…
The United States didn’t invent the automobile, but it built the world’s largest automotive industry. Henry Ford’s assembly lines revolutionized mass production, shaping every carmaker on the planet. Without Detroit and American ingenuity, the modern automotive landscape might look entirely…
Chevrolet’s Corvette has been America’s sports car since 1953, a fiberglass-bodied two-seater built for speed and style. For most of its seven-decade history, buyers could choose between a coupe or a convertible. But two key gaps in convertible availability left…
In a car culture obsessed with extracting every last horsepower, the idea of deliberately reducing engine power sounds counterintuitive. Yet detuning—deliberately dialing back an engine’s performance—can deliver tangible benefits in reliability, running costs, and even fuel economy. The logic is…
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average American paid $49,220 for a new car in May 2026. However, for some buyers, that’s a bridge too far, and it’s natural to look for cheaper options. With the average price of gasoline…