Claire Donovan 
Car ownership today feels anything but liberating. The average new-car price has hit nearly $52,000, smashing the previous record from three years ago. Fuel costs remain painfully high, thanks to the Strait of Hormuz still being closed amid the ongoing,…
The EU27 chemical industry has shown signs of improvement during the first quarter of 2026, but the recovery remains ‘fragile’ due to weak demand, high energy costs, and global trade risks. According to the European chemical industry council Cefic, business…
Ryan’s 2008 Toyota Yaris, won in a radio contest, has served him well but now feels too small and dated. With a $30,000 budget, he’s eyeing a mid-size crossover with modern tech, power, and AWD—ideally seating four comfortably with trunk…
Natural gas is poised to surpass petroleum as the top U.S. energy source by 2030, with the gap between the two narrowing significantly in the past decade. In 2025, natural gas accounted for 36% of U.S. energy consumption, just shy…
McMurtry Automotive has officially launched the production version of its electric hypercar, the Spéirling, with a price tag of $1.3 million. Weighing in at 2,980 pounds, the Spéirling is a track-focused beast that delivers a staggering 4,400 pounds of downforce…
Russia has quietly sold 145 locally assembled BMW SUVs in 2025 despite the German brand’s 2022 exit, using leftover parts stockpiled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The unauthorized vehicles—X5, X6, and X7 models—wear pre-facelift 2022 styling yet are registered…
Ontario has flipped nine standard car insurance benefits into optional add-ons, giving drivers more control over premiums but exposing them to significant financial risk. The changes mean self-employed drivers could lose up to $20,800 in income replacement benefits if they…
A Tesla Model S driver in Ridgefield, Washington, was caught on dashcam illegally using the emergency shoulder to pass a semi-truck on SR-502/NE 219th Street on June 16, 2026. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of NE 219th Street,…
BMW Motorrad has announced a comprehensive model update for its 2027 lineup, introducing new color schemes, factory-fit options, and revised special equipment packages. The refreshed models will be available for order from BMW Motorrad dealers starting August 2026. Key highlights…
Global oil prices have crashed below pre-war levels after Saudi Arabia restored crude exports toward normal rates from its Ras Tanura terminal, deepening oversupply concerns. Brent futures in London slipped to near $70 per barrel on July 2, 2026, the…