Car ownership today feels anything but liberating. The average new-car price has hit nearly $52,000, smashing the previous record from three years ago. Fuel costs remain painfully high, thanks to the Strait of Hormuz still being closed amid the ongoing,…
The 2026 Pro Motocross AMA National Championship Series roars back to life this Independence Day at RedBud MX, the self-proclaimed “America’s Motocross Track,” coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday. The patriotic spectacle promises a rowdy crowd and a stacked field,…
A 1976 Saab 99 GL wearing a $14,900 Craigslist sticker is parked in Denver, Colorado, daring buyers to decide if the price is fair for this Swedish oddball. The two-door coupe—finished in Sienna Brown with gold-painted Panasport-style alloys—is one of…
Lithium starter batteries are gaining traction as a replacement for traditional lead-acid units, but are they worth the switch? Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key advantages and drawbacks based on real-world use and technical specs. Lithium batteries, particularly lithium…
The new BMW X5 will gain a V8 engine in 2027, available in an M Performance version, likely called the X5 M60. The twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8 is expected to continue well into the 2030s. The new X5 will have five…
Cargo theft is exploding across the US, with thieves increasingly targeting high-value shipments at their source rather than individual buyers. According to a report by Wired, criminals have turned their attention to Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, where they are stealing batteries…
The EU27 chemical industry has shown signs of improvement during the first quarter of 2026, but the recovery remains ‘fragile’ due to weak demand, high energy costs, and global trade risks. According to the European chemical industry council Cefic, business…
Malaysian glove giant Top Glove Corp. has posted a 64% year-on-year surge in profit after tax for the first nine months of its 2026 financial year, which ended 31 May. The company reported profit after tax of RM151 million (€32.4…
Shandong Chenhong Chemical Technology Co., a Chinese chemicals producer based in Weifang, Shandong province, has launched a new project to expand its rubber additives production capacity. The expansion will add 3,000 tonnes per year of rubber additives and 1,000 tonnes…
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has released a position paper on the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), endorsing measures to bolster EU manufacturing and reduce reliance on external regions for clean technologies. As negotiations intensify, ACEA argues the legislation…