After years of downsizing engines, Mercedes-AMG is reversing its plan with a reworked twin-turbo V8. The new engine will debut in the limited-run Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos and is also set to feature in the regular CLE and AMG G63. An…
BMW has confirmed two China-exclusive variants of its X5 and iX5 SUVs, both featuring a stretched wheelbase and tailored tech for the local market. The new Long Wheelbase models debut a 130mm longer wheelbase than global X5/iX5 versions, stretching the…
German tire recycler Pyrum Innovations has finalized a long-term supply and offtake agreement with Pirelli under the Italian tire giant’s European tire-to-tire initiative. The deal secures a steady stream of end-of-life and scrap tires from defined sources in Germany for…
Swiss industrial group Datwyler is pressing ahead with the next phase of its ForwardNow transformation programme, focusing on portfolio optimisation and process standardisation. The company confirmed on 23 July 2026 that it will consolidate three US sites under its General…
Pampa Energia, an Argentinian energy group, has announced plans to close the country’s only synthetic rubber plant, located in Puerto General San Martin. The decision is linked to the closure of a production facility by local tire manufacturer Fate, which…
Michelin ResiCare has appointed IMCD Europe to distribute its bio-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) across Europe, ahead of the start-up of its first commercial production unit in France next year. The partnership supports the commercial rollout of the renewable platform chemical from…
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S580, launched in 2020 as part of the seventh-generation S-Class, remains the flagship of Mercedes’ ultra-luxury lineup—a rolling testament to the legacy of Wilhelm Maybach. Under its hood sits a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 churning out 496 horsepower,…
Maro Engel has seized the DTM drivers’ championship lead after the Oschersleben double-header, capping a dominant weekend for Mercedes-AMG. The German ace, driving the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #80 for Team RAVENOL, started fifth on Saturday and converted that into a third-place…
The Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 delivered a thrilling race in Budapest, marked by relentless overtaking and strategic masterstrokes. Kimi Antonelli secured a podium finish in third place, while George Russell fought back to seventh after a disastrous start. Both drivers…
Car buying in the U.S. follows a script so consistent it feels like every dealership owner attended the same seminar. Behind the regional upgrades to waiting lounges and digital retailing tools, the core playbook hasn’t changed: sell the car, then…