Oil prices plunge nearly 7% as US-Iran tensions ease
Global oil prices tumbled on July 27, 2026, after the United States and Iran refrained from escalating military actions while discussing a potential interim ceasefire deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 6.8% to $85.49 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark…
Perspective: After Montgomery, trucking needs a clear standard
The Supreme Court’s unanimous Montgomery v. Caribe ruling may have been well-intentioned, but it left a critical gap: it didn’t define what makes a carrier "unsafe" or establish clear guidelines for freight brokers’ carrier selection. The decision confirmed that brokers…
Traffic to start flowing across new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and U.S.
Traffic will begin crossing the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor on July 27, 2026, after Canada completed the multibillion-dollar project. The 1.5-mile-long bridge rises 151 feet above the Detroit River at its highest point and adds…
The smart, everyday-ready Mercedes-Benz glamping camper: the new Marco Polo is getting ready
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the refreshed Marco Polo, a high-road camper that blends smart design, everyday usability, and premium comfort. The new model arrives as a fully in-house conversion, marking a milestone in the Marco Polo’s history. The base V-Class is…
Mercedes-Benz and Hydro deepen partnership for low-CO₂ aluminium
Mercedes-Benz and Hydro are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the decarbonisation of aluminium in European automotive production. Mercedes-Benz becomes the first European automaker to use Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium in the next-generation large electric vehicles entering series production. The material…
“140 Years. 140 Places”: Mercedes-Benz’s global S-Class tour rolls into India
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation with an epic, transcontinental journey featuring the new S-Class. The global tour, which began after the world premiere of the new S-Class on January 29, 2026, spans over 50,000 kilometers across six continents,…
Axel Ediger to Take Over as Head of Production and Site Management at Mercedes-Benz Plant in Düsseldorf
As of September 1, 2026, Axel Ediger will assume the role of Head of Production and Site Management at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Düsseldorf, succeeding Claudia Malkus, who will take over as Head of Production Powertrain for Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart…
AMG Won’t Reveal When Its V8 Returns, But You Should Stay Tuned
After years of downsizing engines, Mercedes-AMG is reversing its plan with a reworked twin-turbo V8. The new engine will debut in the limited-run Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos and is also set to feature in the regular CLE and AMG G63. An…
BMW X5 and BMW iX5 Long Wheelbase: China-exclusive models unveiled for 2027
BMW has confirmed two China-exclusive variants of its X5 and iX5 SUVs, both featuring a stretched wheelbase and tailored tech for the local market. The new Long Wheelbase models debut a 130mm longer wheelbase than global X5/iX5 versions, stretching the…
Here’s How Much a 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Has Depreciated in Five Years
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S580, launched in 2020 as part of the seventh-generation S-Class, remains the flagship of Mercedes’ ultra-luxury lineup—a rolling testament to the legacy of Wilhelm Maybach. Under its hood sits a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 churning out 496 horsepower,…