IIHS Moves Closer to Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings: Only 4 of 9 Class 3 Pickups and Cargo Vans Meet Core Driver Protection Standards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken a major step toward commercial truck safety ratings by releasing its first public assessments of heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans, revealing that fewer than half of the evaluated models meet the…
U.S. Ends Hormuz Blockade as Negotiations Restart
The United States has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing shipping to resume after a 60-day interim peace agreement was reached with Iran. The deal, which took effect on June 18, 2026, has eased oil market tensions,…
Fresh photos and videos of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA surface online
Mercedes-Benz has released fresh photos and video footage of the new CLA, including the fully electric CLA 250+ with EQ Technology. The model has just been awarded the top five-star rating by Green NCAP, scoring an overall 91 percent in…
We Need a New Way to Fly in a GPS-Jammed World
GPS has long been the backbone of global aviation, offering pinpoint navigation across the planet with near-universal reliability. But as modern warfare intensifies, GPS jamming and spoofing have surged—especially in conflict zones like Eastern Europe and the Middle East—disrupting air…
These License Plate Cameras Can Now Track You Through Your AirPods, Phone, or Even Your Dog
A new surveillance system from Leonardo called SignalTrace is turning traditional automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) into multi-purpose tracking tools that link vehicles to the electronic devices inside them. Instead of just logging a car’s license plate, SignalTrace collects signals…
Michelin and Scale Up Booster team up to fast-track OYA Urban Tree, a smart inflatable shade solution for cities and events
Michelin and Scale Up Booster have announced a partnership to accelerate the development and commercial roll-out of OYA Urban Tree, an innovative inflatable shading solution designed to combat extreme heat in urban areas and at large-scale events. The project builds…
For One Week a Year, This Tiny Wisconsin Airport Becomes the World’s Busiest
Every summer, the global aviation calendar hits pause for a seven-day blitz in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. During the last full week of July, Wittman Regional Airport—normally a quiet, four-runway facility with a longest strip of just over 8,000 feet—transforms into the…
Porsche Axes Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo Wagon Options
Porsche has unveiled the 2027 Taycan, featuring new simulated gears and a NACS port, but has also discontinued the Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo wagon versions in the US market. According to a Porsche spokesperson, the long roof variants are…
First Brands Lender Blocked from Accessing Cash from Inventory Sales in Bankruptcy Dispute
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has temporarily barred Aequum Capital Financial II from distributing proceeds from the sale of inventory belonging to bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, pending resolution of a legal dispute with Bank of America. The June…
Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis for Failing to Recognize Freeway Construction Zones
Waymo has recalled 3,871 robotaxis due to a software issue that caused the vehicles to enter and drive through freeway construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco. The issue occurred in 13 instances without injuries, highlighting ongoing safety challenges for…