ENEOS Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire US chemical producer TPC Holdings Inc., a deal that will give the Japanese group the world’s third-largest butadiene production capacity. The transaction, carried out through a merger between TPC and a special-purpose vehicle…
All six living American 500cc Grand Prix world champions will take exhibition laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14 and 15, marking the first time the group has shared the same racetrack in nearly 20 years. Kenny Roberts,…
On October 1, DESMA, a major player in rubber and silicone moulding machinery, will host an open house event at its main plant in Fridingen, Germany. The event will showcase the latest developments and future trends in elastomer processing, with…
The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) has published its Worldwide Rubber Statistics 2026 edition, a comprehensive overview of synthetic rubber production capacity worldwide. The data book, produced annually for over 30 years, provides detailed analysis of synthetic rubber…
Modern vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are more expensive to repair after a crash, due to the high cost of replacing sensors, cameras, and other complex hardware. However, data from the IIHS-HLDI suggests that these vehicles are…
The U.S. government now forecasts that oil supply disruptions tied to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict will continue at roughly 600,000 barrels per day through the end of 2027, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained. According to…
Mexico’s heavy-duty commercial vehicle output surged 51.8% year-over-year in July, reaching 14,675 units, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). Exports of trucks and buses built in Mexico also climbed 66.7% to 13,117 vehicles, with…
Wesley Batista Filho, the incoming CEO of JBS, expects the company’s U.S. beef business to benefit from restructuring efforts and the resumption of Mexican cattle imports. The company faces pressure from a prolonged U.S. cattle shortage and New World screwworm…
ACV Auctions Inc., a digital wholesale marketplace for used-car dealerships, is reviewing strategic options that may include a sale or a partnership after receiving takeover interest, according to people familiar with the matter. The Buffalo, N.Y.-based company has engaged financial…
Mercedes-AMG Motorsport will field three Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars at the 50th edition of the Suzuka 1000km, the fourth round of the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC). The race runs from September 11 to 13 at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan,…