Leapmotor, a Chinese EV startup partnered with Stellantis, has seen its sales nearly double in six months, thanks in part to a remarkably cheap lease deal in Germany. The Leapmotor T03, which starts at €18,900, can be leased for just…
A three-day hearing convened by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on July 7 in Washington opened the floor to dozens of stakeholders—government officials, industry groups, and foreign representatives—to debate proposed tariffs targeting imports from 60 countries. The hearings, running through…
The US service sector expanded in June, but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s services index, which fell 0.5 point to 54. Despite the slowdown, firms boosted payrolls as cost pressures eased, with the employment…
Dodge leaned hard on the “banned by NHRA” marketing stunt when it launched the 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, but the association’s rules have since shifted. The 2018 Demon ran a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph, which was NHRA-certified,…
Hauling bikes without a proper rack is a nightmare—trust us, we’ve done it. Whether you’re ferrying bikes to the trailhead, moving across town, or just schlepping your ride to the shop, the right bicycle rack turns a logistical headache into…
Polestar is expanding its Polestar 4 range with a new SUV body style, which adds a tailgate, more storage, and up to 392 miles of range. The new SUV will debut on September 2 in the UK, but it will…
Slovak navigation specialist Sygic has rolled out its motorcycle-focused Motorbike Mode to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via app update 26.4. The feature brings Sygic’s rider-tailored navigation, weather alerts, and terrain data directly to motorcycle dashboards equipped with either infotainment…
The European Chemicals Industry Council (Cefic) has sounded the alarm over proposed reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that the current trajectory risks accelerating industrial decline across Europe. In a statement issued on 30 June, Cefic president…
UK-based Avon Technologies’ protection division has secured a €9.4 million order from a European NATO member under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework. The contract, valued at $10.8 million, covers FM50 twin-filter air-purifying respirators, FM61EU filters, and accessories,…
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. and Tohoku University have inaugurated a joint research facility dedicated to advancing next-generation rubber, plastics, and functional materials. The ‘Co-creation Research Centre for Functional Materials’ became operational on 1 July 2026 in Kiyosu, Japan, merging Toyoda…