McLaren resurrects Bruce McLaren’s own 1960s supercar vision with period-perfect M6GT tribute
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has breathed new life into Bruce McLaren’s long-dormant road-going supercar concept by building the M6GT, a one-off tribute that stays true to the original 1960s blueprints. The project started with a deep dive into the brand’s…
A 1975 Bombing at LaGuardia Airport Killed 11—And America Has Mostly Forgotten It
On December 29, 1975, a bomb detonated inside New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people and injuring 75 in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil before the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The explosion, equivalent to 25…
Thieves Stole a $105K Corvette, But It Cost Them a Lamborghini, Two Porsches, and More
A stolen 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray worth approximately $105,000 led to a months-long organized auto theft investigation in Southern California. The investigation, which began after the Corvette disappeared from a dealership in Thousand Oaks on May 19, resulted in the…
2027 Suzuki RM-Z450 First Look: Yes, It Has Changes!
Suzuki has rolled out the 2027 RM-Z450 motocrosser with a raft of updates, all timed to celebrate Ken Roczen’s 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX title. The headline change is a price hike—MSRP now sits at $9,699, a $300 increase…
Class 8 orders surge with biggest gain in seven months
North American Class 8 truck orders posted their largest year-over-year increase in seven consecutive months of growth, according to ACT Research. June orders skyrocketed 231% to 31,400 units, marking the biggest jump of 2026 so far and an 18% rise…
VW slashes model lineup by up to 50% after boardroom clash
Volkswagen has announced plans to cut its global model lineup by as much as 50% following a contentious July 9 supervisory board meeting in Wolfsburg. The move comes as the automaker faces mounting pressure from shrinking profits in China, tepid…
EPA proposes cost-cutting revision to 2027 heavy-duty truck emissions rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rollback of certain emissions-system warranty requirements for new heavy-duty trucks, aiming to reduce cost increases for new equipment starting in 2027. The proposal keeps in place the tighter nitrogen oxide (NOx)…
The VW Group Is Gutting Its Lineup. Up To Half Its Models Could Die
The Volkswagen Group has announced a drastic plan to downsize its model lineup by up to 50 percent, with the goal of focusing on the most attractive market segments and products that deliver the greatest added value for customers. The…
Toyota Shift to US Sparks Fears for Mexican Car Industry
Toyota's decision to move some Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas has sparked fears for the Mexican car industry, as uncertainty over US-Mexico trade policy increases. The US has opted against a long-term renewal of the USMCA trade pact,…
Crypto startup Energy Substantiation launches blockchain token WTIC backed by physical oil
A Silicon Valley-based crypto startup, Energy Substantiation, has launched WTIC, a blockchain token designed to represent one barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, enabling retail investors to own and trade physical oil 24/7. The token mirrors the structure…