Turkish contemporary art takes center stage at Venice Biennale with Borusan Otomotiv as key partner
Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s official importer in Türkiye and its largest global distributor, is a major partner of the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running through November 22, 2026. The pavilion, commissioned by…
Stark Varg EX Claims Title of World’s Top-Selling Enduro, and It’s Actually Profitable
Barcelona-based Stark Future has dropped a bombshell: its electric Varg EX has overtaken every gas-powered rival to become the world’s best-selling enduro motorcycle. The claim comes with hard numbers—first-half 2026 revenue hit €86.0 million (about $99 million), a 46% jump…
Trump Says Deal to Reopen Hormuz Could Come Soon
US President Donald Trump stated that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as August 5, as Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement. The strait's closure has halted shipping and disrupted a route…
China’s EV market reverses after years of growth as subsidies slashed and sales slide 14%
China’s electric-vehicle market, long the engine of global EV growth, has abruptly reversed course. Year-on-year deliveries of new battery-electric cars fell 14% through the first half of 2025, according to the China Passenger Car Association, with 4.7 million EVs registered…
Sena Outlander Helmet First Look: ADV and Mesh 3.0
Sena has launched its first adventure helmet, the Outlander, packing the brand’s own integrated communications hardware and LED lighting into a single shell. Priced at $599 MSRP, the helmet is available now through Sena’s website and authorized dealers in five…
Ex-VW Engineers Deny Rivian Insider Trading Charges
Two former Volkswagen engineers, Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud charges related to alleged insider trading on a $5 billion joint venture between Volkswagen and Rivian Automotive. Prosecutors claim the defendants made…
MINI Makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant
MINI is set to make its debut in the 2026 Rebelle Rally, a 1,500-mile off-road navigation competition in the western United States, with a new rugged model variant. The rally, which is the nation's premier all-women off-road navigation competition, will…
Soldier’s Deployment Didn’t Stop Dealer From Illegally Repossessing Her Car — Now It’s Paying $137K
A Mississippi-based dealership chain, Holmes Motors, has agreed to pay $137,348 to resolve allegations that it illegally repossessed vehicles from active-duty servicemembers and failed to refund security deposits and prepaid lease amounts after early terminations. The settlement stems from violations…
Musk Called Lidar A Fool’s Errand, Waymo’s CEO Says Good Luck Without It
Waymo's co-CEO, Dmitri Dolgov, argues that camera-only cars can match human driving abilities but will never reach the safety levels required for full autonomy. He believes that lidar and radar provide crucial protection when cameras fail, citing examples from Waymo's…
Big Oil Rakes in Record Profits as Iran War Sends Fuel Costs Soaring
Major oil companies reported massive profit surges as the ongoing conflict in Iran disrupted global energy markets, driving fuel prices sharply higher. Six of Europe’s largest oil firms posted combined first-quarter profits of $22 billion—over 40% higher than the previous…