Exactly three decades ago, the Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG made its debut in the premier class of motorsport. What was initially intended as a short-term solution in 1996 developed into a unique partnership that has endured to this day. The…
Japanese chemicals giant Resonac Corp. announced it will raise prices for its Showprene chloroprene rubber by more than ¥50 per kilogram, effective for deliveries starting July 1. The move follows a 15 June company statement citing severe cost pressures driven…
Michelin has launched an AI-powered assistant for its Connected Fleet platform, designed to provide UK fleet operators with instant operational insights via typed prompts. The tool, available through the MyConnectedFleet web platform, allows fleet managers to query and generate reports…
Danish tire recycler Genan has finalized a deal to acquire a tire recycling plant in Weiden, Germany, from ATU Group as part of its European expansion strategy. The facility, located in southeastern Germany, has an annual processing capacity of 45…
Japanese chemical giant Zeon Corp. has launched its first subscription-based digital service: a cloud-based R&D data management platform tailored for elastomer development. Initially available only to customers in Japan, the platform aims to solve a long-standing industry issue—fragmented R&D data—by…
Natural rubber (NR) futures ended the final full trading week of June sharply lower, amid stronger supply and lower crude prices. According to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), commodity funds and speculators unwound long positions, triggering widespread stop-loss selling. Over…
The Slate Auto Blank Slate compact EV pickup, teased in April 2025 with a $20,000 price after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, offers two battery packs: a 52.7 kWh unit rated for 150 miles and an 84.3 kWh version…
A pair of astronautical engineers at the University of Tokyo, Maximilien Berthet and Kojiro Suzuki, have conducted a study to determine what would happen if a paper airplane were thrown in space. Using a numerical model and a wind tunnel,…
Luxury cars, such as Range Rovers, are known for their high initial prices, but they can also lose a significant amount of value over time. In fact, according to CarEdge, a Range Rover can lose up to 74% of its…
As summer begins and temperatures rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep their homes cool. One popular ‘hack’ is to crack the garage door open to promote air circulation and evacuate hot air. However, this solution has its…