French tire giant Michelin has entered exclusive talks with engineering group Axens to fast-track the global commercialization of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based molecule developed by Michelin’s ResiCare division in collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN). The molecule, produced from renewable…
Bridgestone has launched the first commercial deployment of its airless “AirFree” tire technology in Japan, equipping an autonomous community shuttle in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture. The tires entered regular service on 8 July on the city’s “Okueigenji Keiryu car green…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of Ineos, has fired off a blunt letter to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen demanding urgent EU action to protect the bloc’s chemicals industry from what he calls Chinese overcapacity and deliberate dumping at…
The US Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Vietnam continued to benefit from countervailable government subsidies during 2024. As a result, the department has assigned a 3.01% countervailing duty subsidy rate to…
The German Federal Patent Court has revoked the German part of a European patent held by Zeon Corp. covering synthetic rubber materials used as cathode binders in rechargeable batteries. The patent, EP 3 800 714, was challenged by Arlanxeo, a…
The upcoming Euro 7 regulation is expected to have a significant impact on tire markets across the EU, as it will be the first legislation to regulate and set standards for particulate emissions from tire abrasion. According to Tyres Europe…
The 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6Days is a special edition dual-sport bike inspired by the FIM International Six Days’ Enduro, with a range of technical and cosmetic upgrades. The bike features a single-cylinder 4-stroke 511cc engine with Keihin fueling, WP…
A 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition is up for grabs on Craigslist in California’s Bay Area with an asking price of $10,800. Mazda built around 1,500 Shinsen Edition Miatas in 2003, each finished in Titanium Silver Metallic with a…
Car design is the heartbeat of the automotive world for Jalopnik’s Daniel Golson. From childhood fascination to a degree in car design and a career in automotive journalism, he’s always been drawn to the visual language of automobiles. While he…
The average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S. has climbed to nearly $52,000, pushing monthly payments to an eye-watering $777 and forcing buyers into longer loan terms just to keep monthly costs manageable. According to Edmunds’ latest quarterly report on…