ATA expects EPA to unveil NOx emissions proposal draft this week
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to publish a draft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks this week. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
Trump Renews Call to End Trade with ‘Terrible Partner’ Spain
President Donald Trump has renewed his call to end trade with Spain, citing the country's lack of support for the war in Iran and its lower defense spending. Trump made the comments during a NATO summit appearance with Secretary General…
Volkswagen faces defining test as CEO pushes for radical cost cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is pushing for a sweeping restructuring plan that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and shutter four German plants, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The plan, set to be presented to Volkswagen’s supervisory board…
U.S. airlines’ monthly fuel spending surges 84% in May
U.S. airlines burned through $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, marking the second consecutive month fuel costs topped $6 billion, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported on July 7. The May bill was 84% higher than a year earlier,…
Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire is ‘Over’
Oil prices have surged more than 6% after US President Donald Trump stated that the interim agreement with Iran is 'over', despite allowing talks to continue. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to $78.80 a barrel, while US…
BMW iX3 secures top Euro NCAP five-star safety rating under stricter 2026 test regime
The BMW iX3 has been awarded the highest five-star safety rating in its first Euro NCAP assessment under the organisation’s newly revised, more stringent 2026 test protocols. The updated Euro NCAP procedure evaluates vehicles across four comprehensive safety stages: Safe…
What Is Torque Converter Shudder And How To Fix It
Torque converter shudder is a vibration or jerking sensation that stems from the torque converter—the hydraulic coupling between the engine and transmission—failing to smoothly transfer power. The shudder often feels like driving over rumble strips at steady speeds, typically between…
Cop Uses License Plate Reader Data To Stalk ‘Shiny Thing’ Also Known As A Human Being
A former Florida deputy, Lamar Eliseo Roman, used his department's automated license plate reader (ALPR) data to stalk a woman he met on a film set. Roman, who was working security for the filming of Apple TV's 'Bad Monkey', began…
This Was The Fastest Recorded Speed On A Public Road For Almost 80 Years
In 1938, Mercedes-Benz shattered the world land speed record on a public road with a heavily modified W125 Grand Prix car, clocking 268.9 mph on a stretch of Germany’s Autobahn between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. The attempt was part of Nazi…
These Are the Cheapest New Cars to Lease in July
Leasing a brand-new car for around $300 per month is suddenly looking more realistic across the U.S., thanks to a fresh wave of sub-$200 monthly deals that keep total costs manageable even after factoring in hefty upfront payments. With long-term…