Cardo Mesh Boost Update Doubles Packtalk Group Size to 31 Riders
Cardo Systems has rolled out Mesh Boost, a free over-the-air software update that more than doubles the maximum group size for its Packtalk intercom systems from 15 to 31 riders. The update introduces two new features: Public Mesh and Remote…
Retail earnings reveal resilient consumer spending despite budget pressures
Major U.S. retailers Walmart, Target, and Home Depot reported sales gains this week, signaling that American consumers are still opening their wallets—but only when they find the right product at the right price. Walmart, which posted its weakest sales growth…
Used truck prices to surge by double digits in 2027, predicts Ryder CEO
Ryder System CEO John Diez forecasts at least a 10% year-over-year spike in used truck and tractor prices for 2027 as market conditions tighten. The prediction follows a 6% annual increase in used tractor pricing and a 3% rise in…
Deere narrows profit outlook but sees farm equipment recovery by 2027
Deere & Co. raised the lower end of its annual profit forecast to $4.75 billion–$5 billion after third-quarter earnings beat analyst estimates, signaling cautious optimism about a rebound in the agricultural equipment market. The company now expects fiscal 2026 to…
Port of Los Angeles logs second-busiest July ever amid tariff chaos and Iran-linked shipping snarls
The Port of Los Angeles capped its second-busiest July on record in 2026, handling 960,464 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) as importers scrambled to outmaneuver global supply chain disruptions and shifting U.S. tariff policies. The port’s July tally landed 8% below…
The Keys to a Successful Auction: Why Taylor & Martin Stands Out
Selling over-the-road transportation equipment through private deals can be messy, slow, and frustrating. Instead, fleet owners turn to auctions for a faster, smarter way to refresh inventory—and Taylor & Martin delivers results that outshine the competition. For more than 60…
CK Hutchison pursues $1.5 billion damages claim against Panama over seized ports
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has initiated arbitration seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama after the Central American nation seized two key Panama Canal ports. The dispute centers on the takeover of Balboa and Cristobal ports,…
Walmart reports weakest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years, shares dive 6%
Retail giant Walmart has posted its slowest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, sending shares down 6% in premarket trading. Comparable sales, which include online sales tied to physical stores, rose 2.6%…
SRC Moto Lowered Seat Review: Honda CRF300L Rally
SRC Moto in Pendleton, Oregon has rolled out a simple yet game-changing solution for riders struggling with the tall seat height of the Honda CRF300L Rally. The stock seat stands at 35.2 inches, a height that can be a nightmare…
Oil prices spike as U.S. ramps up pressure on Iran
Global oil prices surged on August 20, 2026, after a ballistic missile strike in the United Arab Emirates triggered nationwide alerts—the first such warning in weeks—fueling fresh geopolitical jitters. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 2.5% to $93.90 per barrel,…