Enthusiasts have spoken—and they’re tired of what’s clogging the roads. From squatted trucks to monochrome SUVs, the cars that dominate the asphalt are sparking frustration among drivers who crave variety, practicality, and, above all, competence behind the wheel. The list…
PACCAR and Cummins have initiated software updates for diesel engines to align with revised Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance issued in August 2025, which increases the minimum speed threshold for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement from 5 mph to 25…
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of warm-blooded animals, has been detected in 32 livestock across Texas since early June 2026, marking the first U.S. livestock cases in roughly five decades. The fly’s…
The U.S. Treasury Department revoked a waiver on July 7 that permitted the sale of Iranian oil, effective immediately, following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens a 60-day interim peace deal between Washington and…
Mercedes-Maybach has unleashed the most comprehensive update in the history of the S-Class flagship, redefining what a luxury saloon can be. The headline act is the debut of MB.OS—the Mercedes-Benz Operating System—inside a Maybach for the first time, delivered through…
Amazon sold $25 billion in U.S. dollar bonds on July 7, 2026, to fund general corporate purposes, but investor demand totaled just $62 billion—roughly half the $124 billion in orders it attracted for its $37 billion March offering. The deal…
BP increased jet fuel production by about 30% at its European refineries during the Iran conflict, helping to avoid major shortages in the region. The war disrupted Middle East exports, driving prices to records, but higher European output and imports…
A coalition of 19 transportation and safety organizations, led by the American Trucking Associations, is urging four federal agencies to coordinate marijuana testing for transportation workers. The coalition is concerned that the DEA’s proposed rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III…
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive announced plans to sell 75 million shares in a secondary offering, aiming to raise approximately $1.5 billion at the July 6 closing price of $20.14 per share. The proceeds will fund equity contributions tied to its…
The United States’ decision not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the July 1, 2026 review deadline has injected fresh uncertainty into North America’s freight and trucking sectors. The move—widely anticipated but still unsettling—shifts the trade pact onto…