The World’s Most Expensive Semi Truck: Thor24’s 4,000-HP V24 Beast Hits 130 MPH
Meet Thor24, the most expensive semi truck ever built—a one-off custom rig that blends brute force, over-the-top engineering, and jaw-dropping bling into…
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Longmarch breaks ground on €160m tire factory in Egypt
China’s Longmarch Group has officially broken ground on a €160 million tire manufacturing plant in Egypt’s Ain Sokhna industrial zone. The project,…
Which American Car Best Represents 250 Years of History?
The United States didn’t invent the automobile, but it built the world’s largest automotive industry. Henry Ford’s assembly lines revolutionized mass production,…
Marathon Gas Stations’ Parent Company Turns Soybeans Into Diesel Fuel
Marathon Petroleum Corporation, the company behind the Marathon gas station chain, is diversifying its fuel portfolio by producing biodiesel from soybean oil.…
This Semi Truck’s 10 MPG Might Sound Terrible, But Here’s Why That’s Incredibly Efficient
The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia, launched in 2024, is capable of up to 10 MPG while hauling over 40,000 pounds in payload. This…
What Has Six Wheels and Weighs 40,000 Pounds? Meet Brazil’s Absurd Guarani Armored Vehicle
Brazil’s military has a new poster child for over-engineering: the VBTP-MR Guarani, a six-wheeled, 46,000-pound amphibious armored personnel carrier that laughs in…
Are New Semi Trucks Better Than Old Ones? Here’s What Drivers And Fleet Owners Say
The debate about whether new semi trucks are better than old ones is a contentious issue in the trucking industry. While new…
IIHS Moves Closer to Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings: Only 4 of 9 Class 3 Pickups and Cargo Vans Meet Core Driver Protection Standards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken a major step toward commercial truck safety ratings by releasing its first public…
U.S. Ends Hormuz Blockade as Negotiations Restart
The United States has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing shipping to resume after a 60-day interim peace agreement…
Kroger Sales Climb as Shoppers Stick to Groceries and Essentials
Kroger reported on June 18, 2026, that same-store sales rose 1% excluding fuel, beating Wall Street expectations as consumers continued to prioritize…