Marcus Webb 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…
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has thrown its full support behind Keith Sonderling’s nomination as U.S. Secretary of Labor, urging the Senate to confirm him swiftly. ATA President Chris Spear highlighted Sonderling’s experience, policy expertise, and leadership as critical assets…
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,…
As America celebrates Independence Day, we’re reminded that freedom isn’t just about fireworks or family gatherings—it’s also about the cars that let us hit the open road without a care. But sometimes, the most liberating feeling behind the wheel comes…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
BMW has confirmed the fifth-generation X5 will arrive without its iconic split-folding tailgate, a feature that debuted with the original X5 in 1999. Speaking to journalists at the X5’s launch in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Philip Koehn, Director of Luxury Class…
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…
The world’s largest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), has identified mining—not processing—as the critical bottleneck in securing raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries. Vice President Jiang Li told Bloomberg that CATL is prioritizing upstream investments to lock…
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…