Marcus Webb The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has initiated a pilot study at the Valenton wastewater treatment plant near Paris, one of Europe’s largest facilities, to evaluate how effectively treatment plants can remove tire and road wear particles (TRWP) from wastewater. Conducted…
The FCC has lifted its ban on the sale of new-model foreign-made drones in the US, but only for so-called ‘toy drones’ that meet specific criteria. These criteria include a take-off weight under 0.3 pounds, 300 feet of controllable range,…
Chinese tire manufacturer Wanli Tire has filed for an initial public offering on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s main board, aiming to raise up to Yuan 2 billion (€258 million) to fund overseas expansion. The funds will be split across five…
US-based waste tire pyrolysis specialist Bolder Industries has secured final regulatory approval to build its first European commercial-scale plant in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. The facility, backed by the EU Innovation Fund and co-funded by Tiger Infrastructure Partners, has…
Indian tire manufacturer JK Tyre is accelerating its push into the European market, unveiling a new passenger car and van tire range tailored specifically for European conditions. The move was showcased at Tire Cologne (9–11 June), where JK Tyre also…
Aprilia’s 2026 Tuono V4 Factory 1100 is a no-compromises hypernaked that doubles down on raw, unfiltered performance while keeping the daily-riding sweet spot intact. The headline update is a bored-and-stroked 1099cc V4 that cranks out a claimed 180 horsepower at…
With fuel prices still punishing drivers and new-car prices topping $50,000, every wasted gallon counts. Yet the internet is packed with “tips” that don’t just fail to save fuel—they actively burn more. Coasting downhill in neutral sounds clever, but modern…
The Slate Auto two-door electric pickup truck has been one of the most buzzed-about new vehicles of the past year, emerging seemingly out of nowhere from a partially Bezos-backed startup. After its April 2025 reveal, Slate initially teased a starting…
Hertz Global Holdings stock plunged 41% on June 24, 2026—the steepest drop since its 2021 IPO—after the car-rental giant warned of earnings pressure and unveiled a $400 million financing package. The company plans to issue $300 million in convertible payment-in-kind…
School zone signs scream at drivers with a fluorescent yellow-green (FYG) hue so aggressive it borders on neon. But that’s not just for kicks—there’s a method to the madness. The color isn’t arbitrary; it’s a deliberate safety measure backed by…