Oil Prices Near Prewar Levels
Global shares rose on June 25, led by sharp gains in Asian tech stocks after strong forecasts and earnings from Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices slipped closer to prewar levels, with Brent crude down 1.2% to $72.97 a barrel…
BMW Group Advances Physical AI in Production with Figure 03 Project in Spartanburg
The BMW Group is advancing the use of Physical AI in production with the Figure 03 project at its Plant Spartanburg in the USA. Following a successful deployment of the humanoid robot Figure 02, the next-generation Figure 03 robot will…
FCC Lifts Ban on Super-Cheap Drones, No Longer Fears Chinese Toys
The FCC has lifted its ban on the sale of new-model foreign-made drones in the US, but only for so-called 'toy drones' that meet specific criteria. These criteria include a take-off weight under 0.3 pounds, 300 feet of controllable range,…
2026 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 Review: 14 Fast Facts
Aprilia’s 2026 Tuono V4 Factory 1100 is a no-compromises hypernaked that doubles down on raw, unfiltered performance while keeping the daily-riding sweet spot intact. The headline update is a bored-and-stroked 1099cc V4 that cranks out a claimed 180 horsepower at…
These Fuel-Economy Myths Are Costing You at the Pump — Here’s What Actually Works
With fuel prices still punishing drivers and new-car prices topping $50,000, every wasted gallon counts. Yet the internet is packed with “tips” that don’t just fail to save fuel—they actively burn more. Coasting downhill in neutral sounds clever, but modern…
I Took a Quick Spin in the Slate Truck—Here’s Why It Didn’t Win Me Over
The Slate Auto two-door electric pickup truck has been one of the most buzzed-about new vehicles of the past year, emerging seemingly out of nowhere from a partially Bezos-backed startup. After its April 2025 reveal, Slate initially teased a starting…
Hertz Shares Crash 41% After Debt Plan and Profit Warning
Hertz Global Holdings stock plunged 41% on June 24, 2026—the steepest drop since its 2021 IPO—after the car-rental giant warned of earnings pressure and unveiled a $400 million financing package. The company plans to issue $300 million in convertible payment-in-kind…
Why School Zone Signs Are That Eye-Searing Fluorescent Yellow-Green Color
School zone signs scream at drivers with a fluorescent yellow-green (FYG) hue so aggressive it borders on neon. But that’s not just for kicks—there’s a method to the madness. The color isn’t arbitrary; it’s a deliberate safety measure backed by…
Average new truck hood height now exceeds 50% of U.S. adults’ stature, study finds
A new analysis links the rising hood heights of modern trucks and SUVs to America’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis, with taller front ends striking victims above their center of gravity and pushing them into the pavement rather than allowing a…
These Used Nissan Models Are Ticking Time Bombs Thanks to Their Faulty CVTs
Nissan’s reputation for reliability has taken a serious hit in recent years, largely because of the widespread transmission problems plaguing its Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs). Unlike traditional automatic transmissions with fixed gears, CVTs use a pulley-and-belt system to deliver an…