Marcus Webb 
Global oil prices extended their decline after the United States and Iran finalized an initial agreement to end their war, with Brent crude dropping $1.19 to $78.36 per barrel on June 18, 2026. U.S. benchmark crude also fell, slipping $1.56…
U.S. gasoline prices have dropped just below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, averaging $3.999 nationally as of June 18, 2026, according to AAA. The decline follows a 15% drop in crude oil prices this month and…
Chinese giant BYD has stormed the UK new-car market in just three years, selling its 100,000th vehicle and seizing a 5% share of the total market. The surge began in March 2023 when BYD launched its first electric and plug-in…
The myth that electric vehicles (EVs) are worse for the environment due to dirty battery manufacturing ignores a critical reality: the break-even point arrives quickly. According to BloombergNEF’s 2024 analysis, the average EV in the U.S. offsets its higher upfront…
Maserati has rolled out a modest 2027 refresh for three of its core models—the Grecale SUV, the GranTurismo coupe, and the GranCabrio convertible—with subtle styling tweaks and minor mechanical updates that stop short of a full redesign. The changes are…
In a bizarre incident, an alligator assisted police in apprehending a man who fled a traffic stop in Louisiana. The suspect, Victor Rivas, was driving a Toyota Supra recklessly on Interstate 10 and crashed into the concrete barrier, causing a…
Sailun Group plans to invest $1.14 billion in a major tire capacity expansion project in Egypt, which would significantly increase its production footprint in the country and support growing demand across Africa, Europe, and North America. The project, dubbed the…
According to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), natural rubber futures have ended the second week of June lower across all major Far East exchanges due to ‘persistent selling pressure and liquidation of long positions.’ This decline is attributed to commodity…
Tyres Europe has joined a coalition of European industry associations in urging the European Commission to address the remaining flaws and technical constraints in the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) information system. The EUDR information system is a key component of…
America’s oldest African-American-owned business, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., opened in 1881—five years before Carl Benz patented the first automobile in 1886. Founded by John T. Ward and his son William with two horses and a wagon, the company…