Marcus Webb 
Fiat’s pint-sized Topolino has finally arrived in the U.S. at a starting price of $14,985, offering a cheeky alternative to golf carts for cruising coastal streets and flexing on neighbors. The Italian microcar, classified as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV),…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, a wealthy former airline lobbyist, is championing the Fiat Topolino—a two-seat, 25 mph electric micro-EV priced at $14,985 (destination included)—as a silver-bullet fix for America’s affordability crisis. The Topolino is a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) that…
Mercedes-AMG has electrified its iconic compact-sedan hot hatch with the new CLA45 EV, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The all-electric CLA45 delivers a headline-grabbing 671 horsepower—up from 416 in the outgoing gas model—via a trio of axial-flux electric…
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical trade link between the U.S. and Canada, has become a political football in recent weeks after President Trump halted its opening. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, speaking on the Canadian Food Professor…
Specialty auto parts giant O’Reilly Automotive has tabled a $10 billion bid to acquire the Napa Auto Parts brand and other assets from Genuine Parts Co., a move that could reshape the $100 billion U.S. auto parts aftermarket. The proposed…
Red Bull Racing has completed final preparations on its $6 million RB17 hypercar ahead of its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The track-focused machine, boasting 1,267 horsepower, made its first public runs up the Goodwood hill climb…
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has breathed new life into Bruce McLaren’s long-dormant road-going supercar concept by building the M6GT, a one-off tribute that stays true to the original 1960s blueprints. The project started with a deep dive into the brand’s…
On December 29, 1975, a bomb detonated inside New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people and injuring 75 in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil before the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The explosion, equivalent to 25…
Danfoss, a Danish group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Italian hoses and fittings manufacturer Alfagomma. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Alfagomma will become part of the ‘fluid conveyance’ division within the Danfoss Power Solutions segment,…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting growth and expansions. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show a mix of increases and decreases, with Bridgestone Corp. rising by 1.9%…