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…
Familiar strength at a new level: the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class stays true to itself — and takes a leap forward
Mercedes-Benz has unleashed the most comprehensive technical upgrade in C-Class history, rolling out refreshed internal-combustion C-Class sedans and T-Models just after the electric C-Class launched in Europe. The headline change is a sharper, more athletic body with an expressive light…
Cargo thefts drop but high-value loads push losses to $304.6M as thieves pivot to tech, metals
Cargo theft incidents in the U.S. and Canada fell 26% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 677 reported cases, according to Verisk CargoNet’s latest report. While the number of thefts declined, estimated losses surged 125% to $304.6 million, driven by multimillion-dollar…
Truck buyers hold off amid EPA emissions uncertainty
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The growth comes as fleets and manufacturers navigate proposed EPA emissions revisions that could ease…
Oil prices climb as Iran war drags past 60-day deadline
Oil prices ticked higher on August 17, 2026, as the conflict with Iran entered its second month, with Brent crude rising 0.7% to $89.15 per barrel. The modest gain came despite recent volatility that saw Brent swing between $72 and…
Train thieves plunder $200 million in cargo annually as gangs target U.S. rail hubs
Freight railroads in the U.S. are hemorrhaging more than $200 million a year to cargo thieves, with 75,000 incidents recorded in 2025 alone. The surge in thefts—quadrupling since 2020—has forced major carriers like CSX, BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific…
60-day truce deadline expires with U.S. and Iran at loggerheads
The 60-day deadline set by the U.S.-Iran memorandum to end the war and finalize a nuclear accord expired on August 17, 2026, with both sides dug in and no compromise in sight. The interim deal, signed by U.S. President Donald…
Sena Prism 2 Action Camera First Look: 7 Fast Facts, Plus Specs
Sena has launched the Prism 2, a 4K action camera designed to record Mesh Intercom conversations alongside video. The camera shoots 4K at 30 fps through a 165-degree lens, takes 20-megapixel stills, delivers an IPX7 waterproof rating, and records audio…