Electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. has raised its 2026 delivery forecast to between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles, up from Wall Street’s expectation of roughly 63,000. The company delivered 12,194 vehicles in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates of about 10,600.…
Cardo Systems has launched the Venture, the company’s first off-road helmet with a mesh intercom system integrated directly into the shell. Designed for trail and dual-sport riders, the Venture carries an MSRP of $799 and hits dealer shelves later this…
The 37th BMW International Open has commenced, with the first round taking place in ideal weather conditions. Jayden Schaper from South Africa got off to a strong start, scoring a flawless round of 64 (-8) with eight birdies to take…
For years, the K5 Blazer was Chevrolet’s only full-size two-door SUV, but its sales began to decline after the 1979 energy crisis. The SUV segment expanded rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, and GM needed to clarify its product strategy.…
The Volkswagen Group has issued a statement in response to reports that it may sell some of its brands, including Ducati and potentially transitioning Lamborghini to a publicly traded company. The statement does not deny the rumors, instead emphasizing that…
A Swedish court has approved a three-month extension for Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ ongoing reorganisation process, pushing the deadline to August 27. The Gothenburg District Court granted the extension on June 30, allowing the end-of-life tire pyrolysis specialist to continue negotiations…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has appointed Dr Alexander Rozman as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Dr Matthias Sckuhr. The change took effect on 1 July, with Sckuhr joining the Freudenberg Group management board and taking responsibility for engineering, data, and…
Solvay, a Belgian supplier, has started producing silica from waste sand at its plants in Qingdao, China, and Gunsan, South Korea, as part of its circular silica strategy. This move is aimed at supporting tire manufacturers’ goal of using 40%…
India’s ministry of commerce and industry has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on imports of the rubber antioxidant N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), also known as PX-13, from China, the EU, South Korea, and Thailand. The recommendation follows a petition by Indian…
President Trump has signed a memorandum that has been reported as a major win for the Right to Repair movement. However, upon closer examination, it appears that the memorandum is actually an attempt to undermine the California Air Resources Board’s…