Marcus Webb 
BMW and SOLARWATT are set to launch a joint offering that integrates upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles into home energy networks. Announced following an expanded collaboration on smart energy and home charging solutions, the system positions the EV as an…
BMW is preparing to unveil the next-generation X5, which will feature a significant design departure: door handles integrated directly into the beltline. This marks the first series-production BMW to adopt this feature, though similar designs have been seen on models…
Mercedes-AMG has unleashed its latest fire-breathing V8 SUVs, the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ and GLS 63 4MATIC+, packing a thoroughly reworked 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that still delivers 450 kW (612 PS) and 850 Nm of torque. The heart of both…
Zeon Corp. is moving ahead with plans to streamline its elastomers portfolio, confirming that production at its first emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR) line will cease during the current fiscal year. The group has also ended the production of nitrile butadiene…
Van life is often romanticised by Instagram shots of sun-kissed vans parked in jaw-dropping landscapes, but the reality is far more nuanced. Justin Hughes, who spent three full years living in his Ford Transit camper—Smokey Da Van—has seen both sides…
UK-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd reported a sharp swing from profit to loss in its 2025 annual report, directly linked to its exit from a supply contract for the Boeing C-17 fleet. The company posted a pre-tax loss of £291,000…
Moto Morini’s 2026 Vettore 450 isn’t just another rebadged CFMoto Ibex 450—it’s a deliberate reimagining that borrows the Ibex’s bones but wears its own Italian styling and ergonomics. Both bikes share the same $6,499 sticker, but the Vettore’s differences are…
German sealing giant Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has unveiled Cell Caps 2, a next-gen battery cell cap that ditches traditional metal-and-plastic designs in favor of a liquid-elastomer injection process. The tech permanently bonds terminals directly into the cell cap structure…
Law enforcement agencies nationwide are reporting a surge in incidents involving commercial truck drivers operating without valid credentials, as stricter federal regulations and revoked non-domiciled CDLs remove thousands of drivers from the workforce. Recent crackdowns in seven states have exposed…
The German Rubber Industry Association (WDK) has emphasized the indispensable role of rubber products in enabling road transport, highlighting components like fuel hoses and charging cables as critical for transferring energy to vehicles regardless of propulsion technology. Speaking as part…