Claire Donovan Covestro has completed the acquisition of two production sites for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives in Thailand and the US. The transaction, which was completed on 1 July, covers the former Vencorex facilities in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas. The acquired…
Continental AG has agreed to sell its ContiTech industrial and materials arm to investment firm Lone Star Funds in a deal worth €4.0 billion. The sale includes performance-based payments of up to €250 million and is expected to generate cash…
The European Rubber Journal has introduced its July brainteaser, a weekly challenge with questions of varying difficulty. The first question is: Not double 109.4, 218.7, 437.4, 874.9, _?_. Readers are invited to email their answers, with correct replies to be…
Automotive enthusiasts know the double-edged sword of car culture: the thrill of spotting a rare gem can be matched only by the frustration of encountering a rolling eyesore. While some cars inspire joy—eliciting frantic nudges to passengers or risky shoulder…
Airbag suspension isn’t just for slammed show cars—it’s a serious upgrade for trucks that tow. Unlike a fixed coil-spring setup that sags under heavy loads, an aftermarket air suspension system lets you inflate or deflate airbags to keep your truck…
South Africa’s Michael Hollick secured his first DP World Tour victory in stunning fashion at the 37th BMW International Open, firing an eagle on the 18th hole to edge out compatriot Hennie du Plessis by one stroke. The 39-year-old rookie,…
Michael Hollick from South Africa has won the 37th BMW International Open with a total score of 18 under par. He secured the title with a spectacular eagle on the last hole, giving him the decisive lead over his compatriot…
Hunter Lawrence has taken the overall win at the 2026 RedBud National, overcoming a costly mistake in the first moto to claim his second straight victory and third win of the season. Riding for Honda HRC Progressive, Lawrence’s 2-1 scorecard…
Vespa’s racing chapter began not with motorcycles, but with scooters—tiny, buzzing machines that defied expectations by tearing up race tracks in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Piaggio, the Italian conglomerate that had built planes during World War II, pivoted…
A 500-horsepower V8 is a magic number in the car world, and Ford’s Coyote-based powerplant has been hitting that benchmark for years. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 debuted in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, replacing the outgoing 4.6-liter 3V V8 and…