Sofía Martínez 
The fragile truce between the U.S. and Iran has renewed anxiety over fuel prices, with oil prices rising to their highest point in weeks after President Donald Trump declared the U.S. ceasefire with Iran over. The conflict has led to…
McLaren has pulled the wraps off the 788HS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, billing it as the “definitive and final evolution” of its V8 supercar lineage that began with the 720S in 2017. The new model revives the High…
French tire giant Michelin has entered exclusive talks with engineering group Axens to fast-track the global commercialization of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based molecule developed by Michelin’s ResiCare division in collaboration with IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN). The molecule, produced from renewable…
The German Federal Patent Court has revoked the German part of a European patent held by Zeon Corp. covering synthetic rubber materials used as cathode binders in rechargeable batteries. The patent, EP 3 800 714, was challenged by Arlanxeo, a…
The average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S. has climbed to nearly $52,000, pushing monthly payments to an eye-watering $777 and forcing buyers into longer loan terms just to keep monthly costs manageable. According to Edmunds’ latest quarterly report on…
Formula 1’s rulemakers are now scrutinizing the so-called “Macarena wings”—active rear wings that flip open at high speed—after two consecutive crashes involving Max Verstappen at the Austrian and British Grands Prix. The FIA is investigating whether the concept itself is…
Wearing headphones while driving isn’t illegal nationwide in the U.S., but several states have banned or restricted their use due to safety concerns. The primary issue is that headphones block or distort ambient sounds, reducing a driver’s situational awareness—critical for…
Retail giant Target has restructured its strategy team, eliminating some positions as part of a broader push to streamline operations and improve efficiency under CEO Michael Fiddelke. The changes, outlined in an internal memo, aim to better align resources, reduce…
JBS NV, the world’s largest meatpacker, has abandoned its 2040 net-zero emissions target that covered all three greenhouse gas scopes and removed Scope 3 reduction goals from its climate plan. The company now focuses exclusively on emissions it directly controls—Scope…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) reported its first quarterly year-over-year sales increase in six quarters, with Q2 2026 vehicle sales climbing 8% to 41,687 units. The rebound marks a sharp turnaround from Q1 2026, when sales plunged 24.5% year over…