One in Four Women Cop Driver Misbehaviour in Rideshares and Taxis
New data from NSW shows over one in four women have faced inappropriate behaviour from rideshare and taxi drivers. In response, the Minns government will require the Point to Point Transport Commission to issue behavioural guidelines, including mandatory training for drivers on platforms such as Uber and Didi. The guidelines will define offensive conduct, outline incident management, and aim to increase reporting, which currently stands at only 60% of incidents. Officials say the measures will boost safety and confidence for female passengers.
Nissan’s New Hybrid Is a U.S.-first that Mixes EV Driving with a Gas Engine
Nissan will debut a U.S.-first series‑hybrid version of its Rogue compact SUV later this year, branding the powertrain as e‑Power. The system uses a 1.5‑liter turbocharged gasoline engine solely as a generator to charge a modest battery that drives the...
Scott Kirby Is Making A Big Bet As Oil Spikes—Could It Finally Push United Past Delta?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced an aggressive growth plan despite oil prices climbing toward $175 per barrel, committing to take delivery of about 120 new aircraft this year and expanding hub infrastructure, especially at Newark. United’s cash reserves are...
Kraus Hamdani Reveals K1000ULE Updates at AUSA
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace announced it will unveil updates to its K1000ULE ultra‑long‑endurance unmanned aerial system at the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium. The platform is marketed as a dual‑role system delivering persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and resilient communications for...
Stellantis Brand DS Pulls Out of Formula E, Opel to Take Over
Stellantis announced that its DS Automobiles brand will withdraw from Formula E after the 2025/26 season, ending an eleven‑year involvement that produced four championships, 18 race wins and 55 podiums. The brand will redirect its motorsport efforts toward sailing, partnering with...
Flying Start for Low-Altitude Economy Goals as 100 Drone Projects Proposed
Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau received over 100 applications for drone projects to develop its low‑altitude economy, with pilot launches expected within three months. Secretary for Transport Mable Chan aims to move advanced transport technologies from trials to regular...
India & China “Bypass” Iran’s Near-Blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Secure Exceptions as Oil Traffic Drops By 95%
Iran has effectively sealed the Strait of Hormuz, slashing daily oil‑tanker traffic by roughly 95% since early March 2026. The closure has pushed crude prices above $100 a barrel and disrupted about 20% of global oil and LNG flows. Despite...
Inside the World’s First Antimatter Delivery Service
On 21 March 2026 CERN performed the world’s first road transport of antiprotons, moving roughly a hundred particles in a compact, vacuum‑sealed trap aboard a truck. The demonstration used the BASE‑STEP transportable trap system, a filing‑cabinet‑sized container that weighs slightly less than...
It's Not 'Fine', Actually: Why Should Drivers Pay for Bad Road Design?
The article argues that many UK traffic fines stem from road designs that are confusing or unreasonable, turning minor driver errors into costly penalties. It cites examples such as bus‑lane incursions, low‑emission zone fines, and a Kingston‑upon‑Thames yellow‑box junction that...
Ticketing: Mobile and Contactless Payment Expand in Mexico City
Mexico City’s metro system is rolling out mobile and contactless ticketing, replacing traditional paper tickets across all lines. The initiative is part of a broader modernization plan that includes infrastructure upgrades and service expansions. Riders can now tap a smartphone...
India Also Has a 'Strait of Hormuz' To Counter China's Border Aggression
India’s geographic position gives it a maritime “Strait of Hormuz” by leveraging the Malacca Strait to threaten China’s oil supply. Analysts estimate that roughly 80% of China’s crude passes through this chokepoint, making a blockade a potent asymmetric deterrent. Recent...
Iran Ready to Let Japanese Vessels Transit Hormuz, Kyodo Reports
Iran has signaled willingness to permit Japanese‑flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for global oil shipments. The offer follows phone talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Japanese officials amid heightened tensions from the...
Bits: Singapore Adds Second Gatwick Flight, Avios / Nectar Caps Removed, New Hilton Hotels
Singapore Airlines is adding a second daily Gatwick‑Singapore service for the summer, expanding from three‑times‑weekly to daily flights between March and September. The new routes will be operated by Airbus A350‑900s with 253 seats across three cabins. Meanwhile, Avios has...
€4,900 Electric Car Catching On In Europe
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has introduced its compact T03 model at a striking €4,900 price point in Italy, thanks to generous local incentives. The T03 surged to fourth place in European electric‑vehicle sales in February 2026, outpacing many higher‑priced rivals....
Hormuz Shock Hits India's Oil Lifeline
India’s crude oil imports plunged 23% in the first half of March as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, sharply curtailing Gulf deliveries. Refiners responded by nearly doubling purchases from Russia, which now accounts for about 44% of total imports,...
How Much Does The Airbus A320neo Cost In 2026?
Airbus lists the A320neo at $113.5 million in 2025, but airlines buying in 2026 typically pay 20‑50% less after negotiations. Discounts hinge on order size, delivery slots and broader market conditions, with large deals such as AerCap’s 100‑aircraft order securing deep...
Trump Signals Endgame in Iran, Says Hormuz Security Will Fall on ‘Nations Who Use It’
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. operations against Iran are nearing completion and that the United States will step back from directly policing the Strait of Hormuz. He said the waterway will be guarded by nations that use it, with...
China Floats Second Cruise Ship and Orders Ships for International Market
China floated its second domestically built cruise liner, the Adora Flower City, marking a milestone for the nation’s emerging cruise sector. The 141,900‑gross‑ton vessel expands passenger capacity to 2,130 cabins and 5,232 guests, featuring upgraded amenities and interactive cabin technology. Adora Cruises...
Nebraska Seeks Truckers to Haul Hay After Massive Wildfire
Nebraska’s Cottonwood Fire has scorched more than 800,000 acres, displacing roughly 35,000 cattle and destroying grazing land. The state, together with the Nebraska Trucking Association and the Department of Agriculture, is recruiting truckers to haul hay, feed and fencing, offering...
The Daring Bridge that Rewrote the Engineering Rulebook 200 Years Ago
The Menai Strait Bridge, completed in 1826, was the world’s first road suspension bridge and the longest span of its kind for nearly six decades. Designed by Thomas Telford, its 1,368‑foot deck was suspended by 16 massive wrought‑iron chain cables, a...
5 Best TMS Software Options for Midsized Freight Brokers
Midsized freight brokers need a robust Transportation Management System (TMS) to stay competitive, and the article ranks five platforms that meet those demands. Revenova tops the list, touting a Salesforce‑native architecture, AI‑driven Agentforce, and reported 25% IT‑cost savings plus a...
Texas Rail Grade Separation Projects Obtain New Funding
The Texas Transportation Commission approved $160.4 million for rail‑grade‑separation projects across the state. Funding, sourced from the Off‑System Rail Grade Separation State Fund, will support five initiatives in San Antonio, Houston, Laredo and Amarillo. The projects aim to eliminate road‑rail conflicts,...
US Resin Shippers Look to Tap New Customers Amid Iran War
U.S. resin exporters are seeing a surge in container bookings as the Iran‑Israel conflict disrupts the Middle East’s dominant plastics supply chain. On March 16, Vizion recorded 6,191 daily export bookings, nearly double the 3,500‑4,500 range typical for 2026. The first...
Fullbay’s 2026 Report: Heavy-Duty Shops Face Structural Technician Shortage
Fullbay’s 2026 State of Heavy‑Duty Repair report reveals record revenue growth, with $5.04 billion in service orders and a 68 % net new revenue increase since 2023, despite rising labor costs. The industry faces a structural technician shortage as wages jump 14 %...
This Is Alfa Romeo's Porsche Boxster Rival That Never Happened
Former Alfa Romeo designer Manuel Diaz revealed a 2008 sketch for a mid‑engine sports car meant to rival the Porsche Boxster. The concept, featuring Alfa’s signature trilobe grille and sleek convertible lines, was intended to position Alfa against premium rivals...
Delta Air Lines Grounds Airbus A319 After Cabin Loses Electrical Power Inflight
Delta Air Lines flight 521, an Airbus A319‑100, lost cabin electrical power during its final approach to Dallas/Fort Worth, prompting an emergency landing. The loss was traced to a malfunctioning integrated drive generator, and the aircraft was taken out of...
NBAA Study Examines Aviation Workforce Gaps, Safety Impact
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee released a study examining how workforce shortages affect business aviation safety. Fifty‑three percent of respondents identified pilot shortages as the most acute issue, with maintenance and safety management also impacted. While 62%...
How The Eurofighter Typhoon Stacks Up Against The Sukhoi Su-35 In 2026
The Eurofighter Typhoon and Russia's Su‑35 remain the premier fourth‑generation multirole fighters in 2026. Over 600 Typhoons are in service with NATO and Gulf states, while roughly 80‑100 Su‑35s operate for Russia and export customers. The Typhoon’s latest Captor‑E AESA...
March 27 Looks Like a Make-or-Break Day for American Travelers and the Partial Government Shutdown
Partial government shutdown, ongoing since Feb. 14, is now impacting TSA operations as employees risk missing pay on March 27. The staffing shortfall is causing airport security wait times to climb across the United States. Lawmakers from both parties face pressure to...
Ferrari Is Recalling the 12Cilindri Because the Window Tint Is Too Dark
Ferrari announced a recall of 80 12Cilindri models sold in the United States because the rear and side window tint is too dark to meet federal safety standards. NHTSA documents show the glass fails to provide the required 70 percent...
Cleaning up Rail Grinding
RailTechnology has launched its Silent Track (ST) rail‑grinding system, a spark‑free, water‑efficient solution designed for confined urban tunnels. The electric‑powered unit uses oscillating, water‑cooled abrasive stones to achieve full rail coverage in a single pass, eliminating diesel engines and hydraulic...
Podcast: Tesla Turns to Energy, BMW I3 EV Makes a Splash, Donut Lab Update, and More
The latest Electrek Podcast highlights Tesla’s aggressive expansion into clean energy, reporting a potential $2.9 billion purchase of Chinese solar equipment and confirming its role in LG’s $4.3 billion LFP battery contract for Megapack 3. It also flags regulatory pressure on Tesla’s Full...
IIHS Will Begin Rating The Safety Of Cargo Vans, Work Trucks, And Other Commercial Vehicles This Spring
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it will debut occupant‑protection safety ratings for cargo vans, work trucks and other commercial vehicles this spring. The initial ratings will assess equipment such as airbags and advanced seatbelts, with crash‑avoidance testing...
Hyundai Casper Lounge Is A Gussied-Up Electric City Car That I Need Like I Need Air To Breathe
Hyundai unveiled the Casper Electric Lounge, an upscale trim of its compact city EV. The model adds genuine leather seats, a 10.25‑inch screen, ventilated front seats and a premium sound system, plus bold 17‑inch alloy wheels. It is powered by...
Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first H‑60 Black Hawk equipped with the DARPA‑funded ALIAS optionally piloted system. The retrofit kit adds fly‑by‑wire controls and an autonomy suite that can manage takeoff, flight and landing, while still allowing...
2027 GMC Yukon Channels the Iconic Typhoon with New Supercharged V-8
General Motors filed VIN paperwork showing the 2027 GMC Yukon will offer a new LT4 supercharged 6.2‑liter V‑8, borrowed from the Cadillac Escalade‑V. This adds a fourth engine choice, putting the Yukon ahead of its Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban siblings,...
EV Notes: Uber Commits to Rivian Robotaxi Investments
Uber Technologies has pledged up to $1.25 billion to Rivian Automotive for a fleet of 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis, with an initial $300 million equity purchase contingent on regulatory clearance. The rollout targets San Francisco and Miami in 2028 and could expand to...
Which Transpacific Airline Wins Business Class?
The article compares business‑class products across the trans‑Pacific market, highlighting ANA’s private‑suite The Room, JAL’s consistent Sky Suite, Singapore Airlines’ wide 78‑inch flat beds, Cathay Pacific’s reverse‑herringbone layout, EVA Air’s Royal Laurel, and Fiji Airways’ hospitality‑focused cabin. Each carrier offers a...
Soo Locks to Open for 2026 Shipping Season
The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks on March 25, 2026, officially starting the Great Lakes shipping season. After a 10‑week winter shutdown, crews completed extensive repairs, including gate work and an experimental ice‑shedding...
Porsche Cayenne Ultra EVO Pre-Runner Is Ready To Take On The Desert With 650 HP And 8 Extra Inches Of...
Eurowise Offroad has unveiled the Cayenne Ultra EVO, a limited‑edition, carbon‑widebody transformation of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The remodel boosts output to roughly 650 horsepower and 750 lb‑ft of torque, adds eight inches of width, and features a bespoke long‑travel suspension...
Genesis Is Launching a Secret ‘Connect W’ High-Tech System that Will Debut in the GV90
Genesis announced that its upcoming GV90 electric SUV will be the first vehicle to feature the secretive Connect W system, a high‑tech platform built on Hyundai’s Android‑based Pleos OS. Production of the GV90 has been pushed to June 2026, with the brand...
Adding a 119mm Turbo to a Five-Rotor Supercar Is Stupid in a Good Way
DIY builder David Mazzei has swapped the Formula Five’s 106mm Garrett G57 turbo for a larger 119mm unit, featuring a custom cast housing and a 7+7 splitter blade that boosts airflow by roughly 30%. The upgrade aims to reduce exhaust...
OpenTug Debuts Signal Optimization for Marine Logistics
OpenTug introduced Signal Optimization, a new BargeOS feature that streamlines marine logistics planning by matching demand signals with the appropriate barge assets. The tool lets charterers, shippers and commercial teams capture inbound demand, evaluate equipment against operational and commercial constraints,...
DEF Pump Prices, so Far, Hold Steady Despite Middle East Turmoil
Diesel retail prices jumped to $5.18 per gallon, up sharply from $3.81, while the cost of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has remained flat around $4.30‑$4.60 per gallon. The raw material for DEF—urea—saw its benchmark price surge from $482.50 to $712.50...
Hyundai's New Pickup Could Use The Chevy Colorado Platform: Report
Hyundai and General Motors are jointly developing a midsize pickup for Central and South America, built on the Chevrolet Colorado GMT31XX platform. The vehicle will feature a reinforced rear axle, diesel powertrain options, and single‑cab configurations tailored to regional preferences....
Possible Air Traffic Control Strike Threatens Spain’s Easter Travel Rush
Spain’s aviation sector faces a looming air‑traffic‑control strike, especially at A Coruña, that could spread across the country just before the peak Easter travel period. Ground‑handling and airport‑staff walkouts are already scheduled at 12 airports, including Palma de Mallorca and the...
Gas Prices Leading to Tax Concerns
State lawmakers in Maryland and Georgia are moving to suspend gasoline taxes temporarily as a response to higher pump prices linked to the Iran conflict, while Florida’s governor opposes similar measures. At the federal level, the House Transportation and Infrastructure...
GWM Hunts South Africa Factory After Losing Out to Chery
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is intensifying its South African strategy after losing the Nissan Rosslyn plant to rival Chery. Holding roughly 5 % of the market and ranking sixth in sales, GWM sees local manufacturing as a lever to improve cost...
American Business Class Pajamas & Mattress Pads Now On More Routes
American Airlines is expanding its Flagship business‑class bedding suite, adding Nest‑provided mattress pads to every international Flagship flight and to Hawaii routes as of late March 2026. The airline first introduced pajamas and mattress pads in summer 2025 on long‑haul...
How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia
The Iran‑Israel conflict prompted Azerbaijan to shut part of its airspace, shrinking the Europe‑Asia corridor to a 50‑mile bottleneck. With Ukraine‑related restrictions already limiting northern routes, airlines now rely on only two viable long‑haul paths: through Azerbaijan‑Georgia‑Turkey and via Saudi...