Oil prices surge after two UAE tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices surged on August 14, 2026, after two United Arab Emirates tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose…
British Startup WEVC to Build Qatar’s First EV Factory Ahead of Its Own UK Plant
A Cornwall-based electric vehicle firm, Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), has partnered with Qatari investment group JTA International Investment Holding to build Qatar's first dedicated EV manufacturing plant. The plant will produce two models initially, a passenger car and a…
Lanzante’s 850-HP McLaren 95-59 F1 Tribute Storms Monterey with 59-Car Run
Lanzante has pulled the wraps off its McLaren 95-59, a three-seat F1 tribute built on the McLaren 750S chassis with a central driving position and bespoke bodywork. The heart is a McLaren 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 tuned to 850 horsepower, mated…
Ford To End China-Built Lincolns For US By 2030
Ford has announced that it will stop importing Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles to the US starting in 2030 and will expand US production to replace them. The current Lincoln Nautilus, which is assembled in Hangzhou, China, and exported to the US,…
A 6,900-mile Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo just lost nearly $100K in value before its second owner took delivery
A loaded 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo with just 6,900 miles has just resold for barely half its original sticker price, underscoring the brutal depreciation hitting high-end EVs. The lifted wagon, featuring black body cladding, roof rails, and the…
2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Review: 14 Superbike Fast Facts
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R enters the superbike arms race with a raft of updates, but the headline grabber is the adoption of MotoGP-inspired winglets. The 998cc inline-four engine and aluminum twin-spar frame remain largely unchanged, though Kawasaki has tweaked…
Rhode Island, Utah Tighten Limits on Non-Domiciled CDLs
Rhode Island has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), while Utah has put an indefinite pause on issuing them. This move is part of a larger trend of states restricting non-domiciled licenses, which could lead to a loss…
CHP Is Catching Supercars At Monterey Car Week Like They’re Pokémon
Monterey Car Week is known for its rare cars and crowded roads, and this year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is increasing its presence across the Central Coast. The CHP's Coastal Division is conducting a special enforcement operation focused on…
Trump administration deploys AI-powered border tools to crack down on tariff evasion via transshipment networks
The Trump administration is rolling out an AI-driven enforcement system to target countries suspected of helping China skirt U.S. tariffs through illegal transshipment. In a report released August 13, 2026, the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy flagged…
How to Fight Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is a significant problem in the transportation industry, with losses reaching $131.6 million in the first quarter of 2026. The average value per theft climbed to $273,990 in 2025, up 36% from the year before. Roughly three-quarters of…