Finnish bio-based materials giant UPM Biochemicals will begin shipping renewable functional fillers (RFFs) produced at its €1.37 billion Leuna, Germany biorefinery to customers by the end of September 2026. The facility, which represents a €1,370 million investment, has an annual…
Natural rubber (NR) futures slipped marginally during the second week of August as trading volumes and price action remained subdued across global exchanges. According to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the week ended 14 August saw “slow and subdued” activity,…
Global synthetic rubber (SR) production rankings for 2026 have been topped by Chinese giants, with Sinopec retaining its position as the world’s largest SR manufacturer. According to the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP), Sinopec maintained its ‘active’ SR…
Royal Enfield’s 650cc twin-cylinder lineup just got a sixth member, and the 2026 Classic 650 leans harder into retro styling than ever. Borrowing cues from the 1948 Royal Enfield 500 Twin—teardrop tank, nacelle headlight, and tiger-eye pilot lights—the new Classic…
Dodge is rolling out Red Oxide, a deep, dark maroon paint for the 2027 Charger that looks more burgundy than red in most lighting. The color, which debuted on the Durango, will be available on every Charger trim starting next…
Stellantis is recalling approximately 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a software defect that can disrupt backup-camera images on vehicle media screens. The affected models include Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles from the 2026 and 2027 model years. An…
President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Oman, warning that the U.S. could bomb the Gulf nation if it obstructs a proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangement with Iran. The warning comes as Iran and Oman finalize details of a…
Mercedes-Benz has unleashed the most comprehensive technical upgrade in C-Class history, rolling out refreshed internal-combustion C-Class sedans and T-Models just after the electric C-Class launched in Europe. The headline change is a sharper, more athletic body with an expressive light…
Cargo theft incidents in the U.S. and Canada fell 26% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 677 reported cases, according to Verisk CargoNet’s latest report. While the number of thefts declined, estimated losses surged 125% to $304.6 million, driven by multimillion-dollar…
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The growth comes as fleets and manufacturers navigate proposed EPA emissions revisions that could ease…