2026 Yamaha MT-03 Review: 15 Fast Facts on a $4,999 Sportbike
Yamaha’s 2026 MT-03 returns with subtle updates, but it’s still the same pocket-rocket entry-level sportbike that’s been winning over new riders since its U.S. debut in 2020. Priced at $4,999, the MT-03 blends beginner-friendly ergonomics with a torquey, high-revving 321cc…
July medium-duty truck sales rise on Class 6 strength
U.S. medium-duty truck sales rose 4.8% year-over-year in July, driven entirely by a 39.4% surge in Class 6 demand, according to Omdia Automotive data. Total Classes 4–7 retail sales reached 18,023 units, up from 17,204 in July 2025, but down…
Mexico considers tariffs on Chinese imports as trade pact review looms
Mexico is evaluating new or higher tariffs on selected imports from China and other countries, with steel products and vehicles among the top candidates, as part of a broader push to align with U.S. trade policies and extend benefits under…
North Carolina Legalizes AI License Plate Cameras on Nearly Every State Road
North Carolina has permanently legalized the deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across nearly every state-maintained road after deeming a pilot program a success. The new law allows state and local agencies to install fixed ALPR cameras in North…
Trump team casts doubt on imminent Canada tariff deal ahead of midnight deadline
The Trump administration is playing down the chances of a last-minute deal with Canada to avert a fresh round of 50% tariffs set to kick in at midnight on August 19, according to people familiar with the matter. With the…
Starwood Property Trust and Realterm arrange $672M loan for U.S. outdoor storage portfolio
Starwood Property Trust Inc. and Realterm, a global transportation-focused investment manager, have teamed up to provide a $672 million loan for a portfolio of 78 industrial outdoor storage properties spread across 33 U.S. markets. The portfolio covers 830 acres and…
Grubhub and DoorDash Deploy Serve’s Delivery Robots After Uber Exits
Delivery giants Grubhub and DoorDash are rolling out Serve Robotics’ sidewalk delivery robots in new U.S. markets, marking a major expansion for the autonomous fleet just months after Uber fully exited the company. Serve’s fleet of more than 2,000 robots…
“140 Years. 140 Places”: Mercedes-Benz’s global S-Class tour rolls into Africa
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation with an epic, transcontinental journey featuring three new S-Class sedans. The ‘140 Years. 140 Places’ tour spans over 50,000 kilometers across six continents, stopping at 140 symbolic locations that reflect the brand’s history,…
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 – Friday Preview
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team enters the Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 with a clear focus on reliability after a string of self-inflicted errors cost points in recent races. Team boss Toto Wolff admits the squad has the raw pace but must…
Diesel refining margins hit record $100+ per barrel amid global supply crunch
U.S. diesel refining margins, measured by the diesel crack spread, surged past $100 per barrel in mid-August 2026, shattering previous records and underscoring a deepening global fuel crisis. The benchmark spread, which tracks the profit refiners earn turning crude into…