The word “roadster” is one of those automotive terms that refuses to sit still. Its origins trace back to the early 19th century, when it described a horse bred for pleasure riding rather than labor. By the late 1800s, the…
A 1985 Toyota Mirage camper listed for $8,000 on Facebook Marketplace is turning heads with its retro-futuristic fiberglass body and surprisingly practical layout. Built on Toyota Pickup underpinnings, this compact camper blends quirky ’80s sci-fi aesthetics with functional living space,…
The golden age of the American land yacht—those colossal, velvety-soft sedans that ruled the road before SUVs and crossovers took over—is long gone. But the nostalgia for these rolling palaces endures. Picture a car so long it feels like you’re…
Transport Topics, the trucking industry’s leading news source, is overhauling its print edition into a twice-monthly magazine-style format starting with its latest issue. The redesign focuses on long-form analysis and in-depth industry insight, packing each issue with expanded coverage while…
The PrePass Mile Marker 2026: The National Bypass Impact Index reveals that a single bypass method is not enough for fleets to maximize their savings. Using only one bypass method means fleets miss chances to skip weigh stations, resulting in…
The author’s 1984 Honda VF500C V30 Magna, a favorite bike that reached 104.532 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2009, needed a clutch seal replacement after 42 years and 23,480 miles. The hydraulic clutch actuator’s slave cylinder had leaked,…
The European tire industry body Tyres Europe has criticized the European Commission’s proposed Energy Labelling Omnibus package, arguing that while some measures aim to streamline administrative processes, others risk adding unnecessary red tape for manufacturers. In a statement issued on…
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has confirmed that executive vice president and chief financial officer Christina Zamarro is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity. In an SEC filing dated 26 June 2026, the Akron, Ohio-based tire manufacturer stated that…
Japanese automotive components giant Sumitomo Riko is opening a dedicated research and development facility in India to help local automakers meet the demands of vehicle electrification and tightening emissions rules. The new subsidiary, SumiRiko Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.,…
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has decided to uphold existing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on passenger vehicle and light-truck (PC/LT) tires imported from China after a five-year sunset review. In a 23 June ruling, the commission concluded that lifting…