Dawn Polymer Plans EPDM Rubber Expansion in China
Shandong Dawn Polymer Materials Co. is investing RMB500 million (€64 million) to expand EPDM rubber production through a 25 kilotonne per annum…
Electric Vehicles
EU new car demand rises as BEVs grab bigger slice of market
New car registrations in the European Union climbed 3.2% year-on-year to 955,013 units in May, according to ACEA data. Year-to-date demand increased…
Mercedes’ M139 Inline-Four Is the Most Powerful Production 4-Cylinder Ever—But It’s Not Winning Any Fans
Mercedes-AMG’s M139 inline-four has earned bragging rights as the world’s most powerful production four-cylinder engine, but that technical triumph hasn’t translated into…
Which Features Would You Sacrifice To Make Modern Cars Cheaper?
The automotive world is buzzing over a brutal question: what features would you ditch to slash the price of a new car?…
Time to Upgrade My 20-Year-Old Audi Wagon — What Should I Buy?
Troy, a Boston-based professional fresh out of a Vermont military college, is trading in his 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant — a…
If You’re Buying a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, Skip the Gas and Go Hybrid
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is a practical but unremarkable subcompact crossover that blends into the background of daily commutes. Toyota has…
Bain Capital nears $8.4B deal for 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel unit Everllence
Private equity giant Bain Capital is set to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel engine unit Everllence for approximately $8.4…
GMC’s Best-Selling Truck Just Got a Radical Redesign for 2027
GMC has officially pulled the wraps off the 2027 Sierra 1500, giving its best-selling pickup a full redesign inside and out ahead…
I Took a Quick Spin in the Slate Truck—Here’s Why It Didn’t Win Me Over
The Slate Auto two-door electric pickup truck has been one of the most buzzed-about new vehicles of the past year, emerging seemingly…
Tesla and Jeep Are the Only American Automakers in the Top 10 of Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark…