Claire Donovan Bekaert’s rubber reinforcement business reported stable first-half sales of €885 million, despite strong volume growth, as price pressure and regional demand shift weighed on margins. The company’s total consolidated sales increased to €905 million, with organic sales growth of 2%…
The demand for replacement tires in the EU has strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, with all segments except farm tires registering year-on-year growth. According to Tyres Europe, demand for consumer tires rose by 3% year-on-year in the second…
Triumph Motorcycles has rolled out a heavily revised race engine for the Moto2 World Championship, set to debut in 2027. This marks the most sweeping technical update to the British brand’s control engine package since it replaced Honda as the…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced on August 6, 2026, plans to open a new U.S. truck manufacturing plant in 2029, with construction starting by the end of 2026. The facility will be the company’s largest truck plant in the…
Less than a year after Chery officially entered the UK market, the Chinese automaker has already seized a 2% market share, outselling Honda and Mazda combined in July. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),…
U.S. imports of Saudi crude oil fell to zero in July, the first full month without Saudi oil deliveries since 1985, according to preliminary government data. The decline followed disruptions to Persian Gulf oil flows tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict,…
North American Class 8 truck orders totaled about 22,000 units in July, up 68%-75% year over year but down about 30% from June. According to analysts, stronger trucking fundamentals support demand, but full 2026 production backlogs and limited build slots…
The 2026 Benda Chinchilla 300 is an entry-level cruiser with an MSRP of $4999, offering a welcoming and easy-handling experience for new riders. The bike features a SOHC liquid-cooled 298cc V-twin engine, producing 30 HP, and a 6-speed gearbox. With…
Mitsuoka is doubling down on retro-flavored roadsters with its next creation, a two-seater that wears the skin of a 1950s Corvette but hides Mazda MX-5 underpinnings. The Japanese coachbuilder has released a third teaser ahead of the car’s November 2026…
Cabot Corp. has reported a decline in earnings for its Reinforcement Materials business, which primarily produces rubber grade carbon black, despite a growth in volumes. For the quarter ended June 30, segment EBIT fell 24% year-on-year to $97 million, while…