Marcus Webb Germany’s rubber manufacturing sector faces extinction by 2035 unless policymakers slash energy costs and slash red tape, the country’s leading industry body has warned. In a stark assessment delivered on 22 June, Boris Engelhardt, managing director of the German Rubber…
Goodyear will shut down its tire manufacturing plant in Izmit, Turkey, for a month-long production suspension starting July 2 and resuming August 3. The move is framed as part of the company’s “annual temporary production suspension” for inventory adjustment, according…
Natural rubber futures have recovered from a dip in early June, with prices closing higher across all major Far East exchanges during the week ended 19 June. The rally was supported by gains in global equity markets, a weaker Japanese…
The 120-mile stretch of California’s Highway 1, also known as Cabrillo Highway, between Morro Bay and Carmel-by-the-Sea, is now open after being closed for the last three years due to various land movements and fires. The editor recalls his first…
A 1985 Chevy Blazer has been transformed into a Testarossa-styled vehicle, dubbed the Blazerossa. The custom bodywork includes Testarossa-inspired styling elements on the doors and rear fenders, but the execution is far from perfect. The seller notes that the driver…
Modern manual transmissions in cars like the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V come with a feature called “no-lift shift,” which lets drivers change gears without lifting their foot off the accelerator. At first glance, this seems impossible—after all, traditional manuals require…
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were supposed to offer the best of both worlds: electric commuting range with the flexibility of a gas engine for longer trips. But Consumer Reports’ latest reliability data suggests that the added complexity of combining batteries, electric…
A Tesla Model 3 driver is claiming his vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode when it crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. However, Harris County Constable’s Office records indicate the car almost certainly did not have…
The Rivian R1S has just become the benchmark for car sleeping after a recent overnight in the back during a Massachusetts camping trip. Using Camp Mode to keep the cabin comfortable while listening to rain and writing, the R1S delivered…
The thrill of organized street racing has captivated audiences, with its unique blend of speed and exotic locales. Recently, NASCAR hosted an event at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a circuit built between helicopters and fighter jets. Inspired by this, readers…