Class 8 Truck Dealers’ Optimism Soars for 2026-27 Demand Despite Lingering Uncertainty
Truck dealers are banking on a rebound in Class 8 truck demand for 2026 and 2027, with the American Truck Dealers (ATD) lifting its sales forecasts to 227,000 units for 2026—a 7.5% increase from its earlier projection of 210,000—and 250,000…
24 Hours of Spa: Jules Gounon and Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing secure fourth in new Superpole format
Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing will line up fourth on the grid for the 78th running of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa after Jules Gounon (AND) delivered a 2:19.735 in the new Superpole shootout to lock in the Mercedes-AMG GT3…
Truckload Market Tightness Drives FedEx Freight Revenue Growth in Standalone Quarter
FedEx Freight reported $2.41 billion in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31, a 4.8% increase over the $2.30 billion recorded in the same period last year. The Memphis, Tenn.-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, now operating as a standalone…
These Are The New Cars Our Readers Would Spend $250,000 On
A $250,000 budget unlocks a wild mix of new cars, from razor-sharp sports sedans to burly off-roaders and even a few sensible choices. Our readers weighed in with their dream purchases, revealing a spectrum of tastes—some chasing raw performance, others…
Slate Claims All Its Trucks Will Be Profitable—Because You Pay Extra for Basics Other Cars Include
Slate CEO Peter Faricy has declared that every one of the startup’s no-frills electric pickups will turn a gross margin profit, even at its revised starting price. The bold claim comes after Slate adjusted pricing for its budget electric truck…
Why Bristol Motor Speedway Has Switched Surfaces More Times Than You Can Count
Bristle Motor Speedway’s half-mile oval has been resurfaced more times than most fans can track, toggling between asphalt, concrete, and dirt over the past six decades to solve problems created by the previous surface. Opened in 1961 as Bristol International…
77% Of Americans Agree Republicans’ War To Make Gas Expensive Was A Bad Use Of Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 77% of Americans agree that the Republicans' war to make gas expensive was a bad use of hundreds of billions of dollars. The poll, which took place from June 18-22, showed that less than…
Slate Truck or 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser: Which Ride Should I Buy?
The Slate truck and a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser are both on the table for a $25,000 budget, but they serve wildly different lifestyles. The Slate, a new electric pickup with a base price of $25,000, is a blank canvas…
New Hyundai Elantra Redefines Compact Sedan Design with Radical Styling
Hyundai has just unveiled the eighth-generation Elantra sedan—known as the Avante in South Korea—at the Busan Mobility Show, and it’s a design departure so bold it makes most mainstream compact sedans look instantly dated. The new Elantra ditches evolutionary styling…
Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung to Step Down July 1
Robert Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung will step down on July 1, with Deputy CEO Christian Fischer replacing him. Hartung, 60, requested to leave to pursue new social commitments and entrepreneurial tasks. Bosch has been facing challenges in the automotive industry,…