Claire Donovan 
Oil prices have surged more than 6% after US President Donald Trump stated that the interim agreement with Iran is ‘over’, despite allowing talks to continue. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to $78.80 a barrel, while US…
French tyre giant Michelin has completed its third non-tire acquisition of 2025 with the takeover of Tex Tech Industries, a Maine-based specialist in coated fabrics and textile solutions. The deal, finalised on 1 July 2025, follows Michelin’s earlier purchases of…
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.3% to 45.3% on passenger car and light truck tire imports from China. The measures, which enter into force on July 8, cover new pneumatic rubber tires for passenger cars…
A former Florida deputy, Lamar Eliseo Roman, used his department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) data to stalk a woman he met on a film set. Roman, who was working security for the filming of Apple TV’s ‘Bad Monkey’, began…
President Donald Trump has issued pardons for nine individuals previously convicted of tampering with or selling parts to bypass vehicle emission controls, violating the Clean Air Act. The move follows a recent memorandum widely interpreted as a “Right to Repair”…
Lucid Motors is aggressively clearing out its 2026 model-year inventory ahead of the 2027 models hitting showrooms, offering steep discounts on both the Gravity three-row electric SUV and the Air electric sedan. The deals are substantial but not as deep…
Pickup truck owners have long debated whether a tonneau cover can squeeze out extra miles per gallon, and the answer isn’t as simple as your uncle’s garage wisdom suggests. While the boxy bed of a truck is a notorious drag…
Mercedes-Maybach has unleashed the most comprehensive update in the history of the S-Class flagship, redefining what a luxury saloon can be. The headline act is the debut of MB.OS—the Mercedes-Benz Operating System—inside a Maybach for the first time, delivered through…
The United States’ decision not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the July 1, 2026 review deadline has injected fresh uncertainty into North America’s freight and trucking sectors. The move—widely anticipated but still unsettling—shifts the trade pact onto…
Fiat has officially launched the all-electric Topolino in the United States, positioning it as a stylish alternative to golf carts and low-speed neighborhood vehicles rather than a traditional car. The tiny EV is priced at $13,995 before destination charges and…