A London court has largely rejected claims that car manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and Renault, used illegal defeat devices to cheat on emissions tests. The case, which involved 1.6 million claimants and 38 allegations, saw only two allegations upheld, undermining…
A high-stakes policy fight is unfolding in Washington over a small segment of the 900 MHz wireless spectrum, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now reviewing a proposal from NextNav to repurpose part of the band for a 5G-based backup…
Oil prices edged higher on July 10, 2026, after a series of unclaimed airstrikes struck Iran, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 0.2% to $76.47 per barrel, up from $72 at…
The U.S. will not immediately impose tariffs on commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related parts despite a Section 232 investigation concluding that such imports pose a national security threat. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on July 9, 2026, directing…
Volkswagen Group reported a brutal 8.6% drop in global sales during the second quarter, with deliveries falling to just under 2.1 million vehicles. The decline was led by a catastrophic 33%+ slump in China, where rising tariffs, regulatory pressure, and…
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…
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,…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting growth and expansions. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show a mix of increases and decreases, with Bridgestone Corp. rising by 1.9%…
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…
Engineers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a colour-changing tactile sensor that enables robots to “see” and touch in real-time. The sensor, invented by Giacomo Sasso, works by transforming invisible forces into dynamic colour patterns that a low-cost…