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…
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is planning to introduce its ‘active tread’ technology in the European market by 2027. This innovative technology is designed to control the movement of polymers in the rubber by incorporating two ‘switches’ that respond to changes…
Michelin has warned that global tire markets will remain weak through the first half of 2026, with original equipment (OE) demand continuing to decline while replacement markets stay broadly flat. Speaking during a pre-close call on 2 July ahead of…
A massive loophole in the banking system is allowing criminals to commit bust-out fraud, also known as “ghost funding”, by taking out multiple car loans and selling the cars, leaving the fake identity or real person with ruined credit. According…
America’s most extreme paved highways aren’t for casual drivers. These five roads climb above 12,000 feet, where thin air, sudden weather shifts, and sheer drops turn every mile into a challenge. Four of the five highest are in Colorado, with…
In recent years, it’s become harder to find new non-hybrid cars that can exceed 40 MPG, but there are still some options available. The Toyota Corolla, with a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission, exceeds the…
Nestled in West Allis, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Mile isn’t just a racetrack—it’s a living museum of motorsport history. Since 1903, this one-mile oval has been the oldest continuously operating motor speedway on Earth, predating even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by…
New-vehicle shoppers are increasingly turning to seven-year loans to afford monthly payments that have just hit a record $777, according to Edmunds data for Q2 2026. A staggering 23.9% of buyers who financed a new car last quarter locked in…
A $5,000 project Porsche Boxster is hitting Craigslist, and it’s not for the faint of heart. This 1999 Porsche Boxster, a 986-generation model, wears the badge of Porsche’s entry-level sports car from the turn of the millennium, but it’s far…