Einride orders 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks for North American freight push
Swedish autonomous logistics specialist Einride has placed the largest order to date for Tesla’s Semi electric truck, committing to 500 units for its North American fleet over the next two years. The phased deployment begins next month, with trucks entering…
Clock ticking down to 50% tariffs on Canada as U.S. and Canada hold last-ditch talks
The United States and Canada are locked in final negotiations to avert a looming 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, with the deadline set for 12:01 a.m. on August 19, 2026. The dispute threatens one of the…
Oil prices rise after 2.7% gain the previous day
Global oil prices edged higher on Aug. 18, 2026, following a 2.7% surge the day before, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets on edge. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 0.1% to $90.94 per barrel in…
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Might Not Die After All — Hybrid Plans Could Keep the 2.5 TFSI Alive
Audi is reconsidering the fate of its iconic 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine, which was previously slated for extinction under tightening emissions rules. The decision follows comments from Audi Sport boss Rolf Michl, who confirmed to Autocar that evaluations are…
BMW M Motorsport Dominates Nürburgring Weekend with Multiple Victories Across Series
BMW M Motorsport capped a frenetic mid-August at the Nürburing with a blistering display of speed and consistency across multiple racing series. The action peaked from August 14–16, 2026, as the German circuit hosted DTM, ADAC GT4 Germany, BMW M2…
The Man Behind the Ferrari Enzo Has Just Unveiled His Own V12 Supercar
Ken Okuyama, the designer who contributed to the Ferrari Enzo, has launched his own hand-built supercar: the Kode89. This low-volume machine channels 1980s and 1990s angular styling with a razor-sharp, uncluttered design that relies on pure shape rather than aerodynamic…
2026 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review: 14 Key Facts
Royal Enfield’s 650cc twin-cylinder lineup just got a sixth member, and the 2026 Classic 650 leans harder into retro styling than ever. Borrowing cues from the 1948 Royal Enfield 500 Twin—teardrop tank, nacelle headlight, and tiger-eye pilot lights—the new Classic…
Dodge’s 2027 Charger gets Red Oxide paint—it’s basically burgundy in disguise
Dodge is rolling out Red Oxide, a deep, dark maroon paint for the 2027 Charger that looks more burgundy than red in most lighting. The color, which debuted on the Durango, will be available on every Charger trim starting next…
Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 U.S. vehicles due to backup-camera software glitch
Stellantis is recalling approximately 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a software defect that can disrupt backup-camera images on vehicle media screens. The affected models include Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles from the 2026 and 2027 model years. An…
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz shipping deal with Iran
President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Oman, warning that the U.S. could bomb the Gulf nation if it obstructs a proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangement with Iran. The warning comes as Iran and Oman finalize details of a…