Mack Trucks rolls out Lock & Leave for unattended over-the-air software updates
Mack Trucks is rolling out Lock & Leave, a new feature that lets drivers initiate over-the-air (OTA) software updates and then leave the truck unattended while the update completes. Scheduled for launch in fall 2026 pending final validation, Lock &…
BMW orders 29,919 plug-in hybrid owners to park outside due to fire risk
BMW is recalling 29,919 plug-in hybrid models from the 3-, 5-, and 7-Series due to a fire risk linked to faulty starters. Owners have been instructed to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the issue is resolved.…
Texas port anticipates sustained U.S. crude export surge
The Port of Corpus Christi expects U.S. crude oil exports to remain at least 1 million barrels per day above prewar levels, according to CEO Kent Britton. The surge follows disruptions to global oil supply caused by the Iran war,…
DTNA’s O’Leary Confident of Truck Demand Acceleration
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) CEO John O'Leary is confident that truck demand will accelerate in the second half of 2026, citing rising fleet replacement needs. The company has seen an 8% year-over-year sales gain in Q2 and a 41.6%…
British Grand Prix 2026 – Friday
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team heads into the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit for the final Spanish Grand Prix before the calendar rotation begins. Toto Wolff, team principal, stressed the importance of Barcelona as a true test of car performance, highlighting its mix of…
Lucid reportedly weighs bankruptcy or going private amid stock plunge
Lucid Group Inc. shares crashed as much as 55% on July 14, 2026, after a report claimed the EV maker is exploring drastic measures including bankruptcy protection or going private. The intraday drop triggered multiple trading halts and rippled through…
Fuel markets hit record tightness amid Hormuz escalation, threatening higher pump prices
Global fuel markets have tightened to record levels as renewed Middle East conflict and tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raise supply concerns, threatening to push gasoline and diesel prices higher at the pump. The escalation follows the collapse…
Trump scraps Strait of Hormuz cargo fees, pivots to Gulf investment push
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14, 2026 abandoned plans to impose a 20% cargo fee on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, instead announcing that Gulf states would make "massive" trade and investment deals in the United States. The…
Rezvani Dune: a wild new V10 off-road supercar is coming
Rezvani Motors has teased its latest project, the Dune—a supercharged, mid-engined V10 off-road supercar with a carbon-fiber body. The company is taking reservations now for $1,500, with a reveal scheduled for late July 2026. Only seven units are planned for…
Escobedo Underpins Mexican Truck Production Growth in June
Mexican heavy-duty commercial vehicle production saw a 7.6% year-over-year increase in June, with International Motors' Escobedo plant leading the way. The Escobedo plant built 4,181 trucks in June, an 11.6% increase from the same period last year and an 18.8%…