2026 Benda Chinchilla 300 Review: 14 Fast Facts for $4999
The 2026 Benda Chinchilla 300 is an entry-level cruiser with an MSRP of $4999, offering a welcoming and easy-handling experience for new riders. The bike features a SOHC liquid-cooled 298cc V-twin engine, producing 30 HP, and a 6-speed gearbox. With…
Oil prices hold steady as Iran war uncertainty lingers
Global oil prices remained largely unmoved on August 6, 2026, as markets grappled with uncertainty over the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, inched up less than 0.1% to $79.50 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude…
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance to retire; CFO Andy O’Brien named successor
ConocoPhillips announced on August 6, 2026, that CEO Ryan Lance will retire effective September 1, with CFO Andy O’Brien taking over as chief executive. Lance will transition to the role of executive chair, while Konnie Haynes-Welsh, currently vice president for…
GM And China Are Teaming Up For Another 20 Years
General Motors has extended its 50-50 joint venture with SAIC through 2047, with plans to produce at least 30 new-energy models by 2030 using Chinese-developed platforms and software. The joint venture, SAIC-GM, will focus on Buick and Cadillac in China,…
Japan’s Latest Corvette Lookalike Is Just a Mazda MX-5 in a Styling Suit
Mitsuoka is doubling down on retro-flavored roadsters with its next creation, a two-seater that wears the skin of a 1950s Corvette but hides Mazda MX-5 underpinnings. The Japanese coachbuilder has released a third teaser ahead of the car’s November 2026…
High demand after early orders: BMW Plant Munich kicks off BMW i3* series production with aggressive ramp-up plan
BMW Group Plant Munich has launched series production of the all-new BMW i3* as the second model in the Neue Klasse lineup, following a surge in early orders that triggered a steep ramp-up curve at the historic facility. The fully-electric…
Nissan’s China-only NX7 SUV will be a cheaper, smaller sibling to the $22K NX8
Dongfeng Nissan has lifted the curtain on the upcoming NX7 SUV for the Chinese market, a compact electrified model positioned below the larger NX8. The new SUV borrows an evolved styling language and the brand’s latest tech, with the first…
GM locks in 20-year tie-up with SAIC to push 30 new EVs by 2030, eyes global rollout of Buick Electra E7
General Motors and SAIC Motor have extended their 27-year-old joint venture for another 20 years, taking the partnership to 2047. The move comes as GM ramps up its push in China’s cutthroat new-energy vehicle (NEV) market, where it sold nearly…
America’s New 700-HP British Supercar Weighs Less Than a Miata
Peregryn Automotive is bringing Ultima Cars’ production to the U.S., launching two new supercars: the GT-S and the track-focused GT-R. Both models will be fully assembled in America, marking a shift from Ultima’s traditional kit-car roots. The GT-R steals the…
Used Class 8 truck sales climb 10.2% in June amid tight inventory and rising freight rates
Used Class 8 truck sales surged 10.2% year over year in June, reaching 24,900 units compared to 22,600 a year earlier, according to ACT Research. The market also saw a 4.6% sequential increase from May’s 23,800 units. Analysts attribute the…