How Ford’s 1983 Probe IV Concept Achieved a 0.152 Drag Coefficient for Maximum MPG
In 1983, Ford rolled out the Probe IV concept—a radical four-door that pushed the boundaries of aerodynamics to deliver a drag coefficient of just 0.152 Cd. That figure remains jaw-dropping even by today’s standards, where most production cars struggle to…
Why Digital IDs Won’t Replace Physical Driver’s Licenses
The rise of digital IDs in several US states has led to questions about the relevance of physical driver's licenses. However, despite the benefits of digital IDs, such as increased security against counterfeiting, they are not yet ready to replace…
Do Tonneau Covers Really Boost Your Truck’s MPG, or Is It Just Bro Science?
Pickup truck owners have long debated whether a tonneau cover can squeeze out extra miles per gallon, and the answer isn’t as simple as your uncle’s garage wisdom suggests. While the boxy bed of a truck is a notorious drag…
Tesla FSD fails to stop car as driver sleeps at wheel on Canadian mountain pass
A Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode drove for miles with the driver slumped over and asleep at the wheel on a twisty mountain section of Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke, British Columbia. Witness Carleigh King filmed…
These Are The Cars You’re Sick Of Seeing On The Road
Enthusiasts have spoken—and they’re tired of what’s clogging the roads. From squatted trucks to monochrome SUVs, the cars that dominate the asphalt are sparking frustration among drivers who crave variety, practicality, and, above all, competence behind the wheel. The list…
PACCAR and Cummins roll out DEF derate software updates following EPA guidance changes
PACCAR and Cummins have initiated software updates for diesel engines to align with revised Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance issued in August 2025, which increases the minimum speed threshold for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement from 5 mph to 25…
How did the New World screwworm invade the United States?
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of warm-blooded animals, has been detected in 32 livestock across Texas since early June 2026, marking the first U.S. livestock cases in roughly five decades. The fly’s…
U.S. Treasury revokes Iranian oil sales waiver amid Strait of Hormuz attacks
The U.S. Treasury Department revoked a waiver on July 7 that permitted the sale of Iranian oil, effective immediately, following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens a 60-day interim peace deal between Washington and…
The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: Travel in sovereign style, arrive in timeless elegance
Mercedes-Maybach has unleashed the most comprehensive update in the history of the S-Class flagship, redefining what a luxury saloon can be. The headline act is the debut of MB.OS—the Mercedes-Benz Operating System—inside a Maybach for the first time, delivered through…
Amazon’s latest bond demand drops sharply after March’s record haul
Amazon sold $25 billion in U.S. dollar bonds on July 7, 2026, to fund general corporate purposes, but investor demand totaled just $62 billion—roughly half the $124 billion in orders it attracted for its $37 billion March offering. The deal…