For the first time ever, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published safety evaluations for heavy-duty trucks and commercial vans, filling a critical gap in public safety data. Unlike passenger cars, SUVs, and even full-size trucks, commercial vehicles—including…
Oil prices have steadied as Brent crude, the international standard, edged less than 1% higher to $79.43 per barrel after falling more than 5% on June 16. The price stability comes amid optimism that Iran will quickly open the Strait…
Orion SA has officially commenced the production of ‘circular carbon black’ at its facility located in Qingdao, China. This significant development follows the plant’s ISSC+-certification. The Qingdao plant is now manufacturing three specific grades: Ecorax Circular 200, 210, and 215.…
Arlanxeo and Covestro have partnered to decrease the carbon footprint of chloroprene rubber production by utilizing ISCC+ certified chlorine. As part of this collaboration, Covestro supplies chlorine produced using renewable electricity for Arlanxeo’s Baypren-branded chloroprene rubber manufacturing. Since January, all…
CarMax’s online car-selling tool offers a quick, no-pressure way to get an instant trade-in estimate, but the final number you walk away with at the dealership can differ—sometimes significantly. The company’s online valuation is valid for just seven days and…
Car repairs can be a significant financial burden, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck. A recent survey by the Federal Reserve found that 37% of Americans wouldn’t or couldn’t pay $400 in cash for an emergency expense. However, there…
Ford has officially teased its upcoming entry-level electric pickup with a dedicated website and winter testing footage, ahead of a 2025 launch. The compact EV truck, potentially named Ranchero, slots into the market as a smaller alternative to the Maverick,…
Ford has started teasing its new compact electric pickup truck, which is expected to launch next year with a starting price of around $30,000. The truck, potentially dubbed Ranchero, will be similar in size to the old Ford Ranger and…
Chevrolet has finally unveiled the long-awaited 2027 Silverado 1500, marking the first major redesign of the full-size pickup in nearly a decade since the 2018 update. The truck continues to offer four powertrain options: a standard turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder paired…
Turkey’s Competition Board has levied administrative fines totalling TRY3.63 billion (€67 million) on tyre manufacturers and distributors for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the automotive sector. The watchdog concluded an investigation into concerted price movements, exchange of competitively sensitive information, resale…