Would You Buy a Regular Cab Pickup—The 3% Truck Nobody Wants?
The regular cab pickup, a two-seat workhorse with a long bed and no frills, now accounts for just 3% of U.S. truck sales. That’s the brutal math behind Ram’s decision to make its high-performance 1500 Rumble Bee quad cab-only, a…
Screwworm Infestation Spreads Beyond Texas Control Zone, Threatening U.S. Cattle Herd
The New World screwworm parasite has expanded its reach in Texas, with infections now confirmed in at least a dozen cases, including cattle and sheep, moving beyond the initial containment area. This outbreak adds urgency to efforts to control the…
U.S. Oil Reserve Drops to 43-Year Low as Trump Releases 172 Million Barrels
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983, dropping to roughly 340 million barrels, according to Energy Department data released on June 15, 2026. The Trump administration is finalizing plans to release 172 million barrels…
The IIHS Reveals Which Driver Assistance Systems Actually Work
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that while some driver assistance systems, such as front crash prevention, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring, are beneficial for vehicle and pedestrian safety, others like adaptive cruise control and lane centering…
Garden Grove, CA: Impatient Tesla Driver Uses Wrong Way Out of Strip Mall Driveway
A Tesla driver in Garden Grove, California, was caught on dashcam footage exiting a strip mall driveway the wrong way, cutting off another driver with the right-of-way. The incident occurred on May 14, 2026, on W Chapman Ave, near the…
What Does a Green Cap on a Car Tire Valve Mean?
A bright green plastic cap on a car tire valve stem is not just a cosmetic choice—it signals that the tire has been filled with nitrogen instead of regular air. The caps themselves serve no functional purpose beyond this visual…
U.S. Manufacturing Output Stalls in May, First Decline This Year
U.S. manufacturing production ground to a halt in May, marking the first stall this year after four consecutive months of growth, according to Federal Reserve data released June 15, 2026. Factory output was flat compared to April, defying the median…
BMW Confirms: The Next M3 Won’t Be a Hybrid
BMW has officially confirmed that the next-generation M3 will skip the hybrid middle ground entirely, splitting the lineup into two distinct powertrains: a combustion version and a full-electric version. Speaking to PistonHeads, BMW M boss Frank Van Meel made it…
Shipowners Demand Clarity on Hormuz Reopening Before Resuming Transits
Global shipowners and traders are reacting with caution to a US-Iran deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days, insisting they need concrete details before risking safe passage through the critical chokepoint. The agreement, which President Donald Trump…
These Are the Costliest Mistakes You Can Make with Your Car
From buying a lemon off Craigslist to trusting the wrong mechanic, Jalopnik readers shared their most expensive automotive blunders—and the lessons they learned the hard way. One writer admitted to ignoring red flags when purchasing a 2005 Saab 9-3 cabriolet…