Tired of watching your kid abandon their Power Wheels ride-on after Christmas? Swapping the stock 12 V sealed-lead-acid pack for a 20 V lithium drill battery is a weekend project that turns a sluggish plastic buggy into a torquey, wheelie-happy…
A federal appeals court in Washington has ruled that the Trump administration can continue enforcing a 10% global tariff during ongoing litigation, delivering a procedural victory to the government. The decision, issued on June 11, 2026, allows the tariffs to remain … Read more
Formula 1 will abandon the 50/50 power split between internal combustion engines (ICE) and energy recovery systems starting in 2027, the FIA confirmed on Wednesday. The move follows widespread driver criticism over energy management demands under the 2026 regulations. Instead of … Read more
Trimble has launched a cloud-native transportation management system (TMS) for North American shippers, offering a bundled platform that combines core TMS functions with AI-driven planning, visibility, routing, settlement, and access to its carrier and shipper network. The platform, called Trimble TMS … Read more
In an era before OSHA, the birth of the automobile was a spectacle of raw, unfiltered labor—backbreaking, dangerous, and mesmerizing. A newly restored 1929 silent film, “Making the Automobile, the 1929 Film: Steel, Rubber, Glass, & Gas,” strips away the modern … Read more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now denying entry to Mexican truckers with prior cabotage violations, leveraging a new system that integrates Department of Transportation (DOT) records. This intensified enforcement follows complaints from Mexican trucking associations and San Diego business … Read more
A family from St. Louis, Missouri is looking for a replacement car after their nanny totalled their Acura RDX. The new car should be safe, reliable, and have all-wheel drive, with a budget of up to $25,000. The family had planned … Read more
Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous ride-hailing unit, has rolled out Waymo Premier, a $30 per month invite-only membership program designed for its most frequent users. The program offers priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, … Read more
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has choked global oil supplies, as crude tankers remain stranded in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. While the eventual reopening of the strait is expected to ease some pressure, a … Read more
Chevrolet has confirmed that the 2027 Chevrolet Express will carry over unchanged from the 2026 model year, marking another year of zero updates for the iconic full-size van. The Express, which debuted for the 1996 model year, has remained virtually identical … Read more