Marcus Webb 
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance, aiming to realize air mobility for all. The alliance will combine Joby’s expertise in electric aviation with Toyota’s production systems and operational excellence. The…
Fifty years ago, at the November 1976 British International Motor Show in London, Aston Martin unveiled a car that would become one of the most polarizing yet pivotal models in its history: the Lagonda Series 2. This wasn’t just another…
Headlight lenses degrade fast. Depending on climate, their protective finish can fail in as little as three to five years, leaving them yellowed and hazy even when the rest of the car still looks fresh. A dedicated headlight restoration kit…
Exactly three decades ago, the Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG made its debut in the premier class of motorsport. What was initially intended as a short-term solution in 1996 developed into a unique partnership that has endured to this day. The…
Japanese chemicals giant Resonac Corp. announced it will raise prices for its Showprene chloroprene rubber by more than ¥50 per kilogram, effective for deliveries starting July 1. The move follows a 15 June company statement citing severe cost pressures driven…
Michelin has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Connected Fleet platform, designed to provide UK fleet operators with instant operational insights via typed prompts. The tool, available through the MyConnectedFleet web platform, allows fleet managers to query and generate reports…
Danish tire recycler Genan has finalized a deal to acquire a tire recycling plant in Weiden, Germany, from ATU Group as part of its European expansion strategy. The facility, located in southeastern Germany, has an annual processing capacity of 45…
Japanese chemical giant Zeon Corp. has launched its first subscription-based digital service: a cloud-based R&D data management platform tailored for elastomer development. Initially available only to customers in Japan, the platform aims to solve a long-standing industry issue—fragmented R&D data—by…
Natural rubber (NR) futures ended the final full trading week of June sharply lower, amid stronger supply and lower crude prices. According to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), commodity funds and speculators unwound long positions, triggering widespread stop-loss selling. Over…
The Slate Auto Blank Slate compact EV pickup, teased in April 2025 with a $20,000 price after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, offers two battery packs: a 52.7 kWh unit rated for 150 miles and an 84.3 kWh version…