A driver in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, failed to maintain their lane while turning into the Cherokee Casino, sideswiping another car in the process. The incident was caught on dashcam footage shared by a Reddit user, who was driving behind the cars…
BMW Group has delivered its two-millionth fully-electric vehicle, marking a major milestone since the launch of the original BMW i3 at the end of 2013. The achievement includes 3.5 million electrified vehicles (BEVs and plug-in hybrids) delivered globally since 2013.…
BMW Group has delivered its two-millionth fully-electric vehicle (BEV) in August 2026, marking a decade of growth since the launch of the original BMW i3 in late 2013. The milestone caps cumulative electrified vehicle deliveries—including plug-in hybrids—at around 3.5 million…
BMW is rolling out a raft of new standard active safety features with the launch of its Neue Klasse platform, marking a step-change in how the brand integrates driver-assistance tech across its lineup. The headline addition is an upgraded Exit…
Dutch industrial group TKH has struck a cautiously optimistic tone about its VMI tire-building systems business, despite reporting a softer first-half performance in 2026. The company, which operates VMI as the flagship unit within its Automated Machinery division, stressed that…
Kia is recalling 21,290 units of its three-row EV9 electric crossover over a critical airbag safety flaw that could put children at risk. The issue stems from the vehicle’s occupant detection system, which may fail to disable the front passenger…
Kuraray Co. Ltd has reported first-half sales of Yen46 billion (€247 million) for its Isoprene segment, a 15.0% year-on-year increase from Yen40 billion in the same period of 2025. The segment also swung to an operating profit of Yen1.8 billion,…
Japanese industrial conglomerate NOK Corp. reported a 5.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated sales to Yen181.24 billion (€440 million) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which began on 1 April. Operating income for the three months ending 30 June…
Dunlop Tires North America (DTNA), a unit of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has publicly criticized California’s newly introduced efficiency standards for replacement tires, arguing the rules risk undermining consumer safety, choice, affordability, competition and the broader automotive aftermarket. In a statement…
U.S. and Canadian aluminum industry groups are calling for an end to the escalating tariff war between the two nations and a unified strategy to counter Chinese competition after trade negotiations collapsed. The groups argue that the 50% tariffs imposed…