Sofía Martínez 
Alpinestars, a renowned Italian brand, has been providing protection gear for riders for over six decades. The company recently launched its first full-face street helmet, the Supertech R10, which is the missing link in its comprehensive portfolio. The R10 builds…
The 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship series continued at the Southwick National, where brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence kept their family’s winning streak alive. Jett Lawrence finished 2-1, while Hunter Lawrence finished 1-4, resulting in a 1-2 overall finish for…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling has raised the stakes for freight brokers, emphasizing the need for formalized vetting practices and strong record-keeping. The decision, which held that negligent-hiring claims against brokers are not pre-empted,…
International, the commercial vehicle arm of Traton Group, reported a 8% year-on-year decline in Q2 2026 truck and bus sales to 16,200 units, down from 17,600 in Q2 2025. However, the company saw a 21% sequential rise from the first…
Michelin’s ResiCare division and Axens have launched exclusive negotiations for a strategic partnership to industrialize and globally deploy 5-HMF (5-Hydroxymethylfurfural), a critical bio-based molecule for decarbonized chemistry. The molecule, developed in collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN), serves as a…
Fiat’s pint-sized Topolino has finally arrived in the U.S. at a starting price of $14,985, offering a cheeky alternative to golf carts for cruising coastal streets and flexing on neighbors. The Italian microcar, classified as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV),…
Specialty auto parts giant O’Reilly Automotive has tabled a $10 billion bid to acquire the Napa Auto Parts brand and other assets from Genuine Parts Co., a move that could reshape the $100 billion U.S. auto parts aftermarket. The proposed…
Danfoss, a Danish group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Italian hoses and fittings manufacturer Alfagomma. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Alfagomma will become part of the ‘fluid conveyance’ division within the Danfoss Power Solutions segment,…
Bekaert has partnered with Chinese steelmaker CITIC Special Steel to develop a closed-loop recycling project for tire reinforcement steel. The project aims to turn steel recovered from end-of-life tires into high-quality tire cord wire rod for new tire production. This…
A stolen 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray worth approximately $105,000 led to a months-long organized auto theft investigation in Southern California. The investigation, which began after the Corvette disappeared from a dealership in Thousand Oaks on May 19, resulted in the…