New Mercedes-Benz GLB Adds 48-Volt Hybrid to European Lineup
Mercedes‑Benz has introduced the combustion‑engine GLB lineup in Europe, equipped with a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid system across five grades. The new models combine a 1.5‑litre turbocharged four‑cylinder engine with a 22 kW electric motor integrated into an eight‑speed dual‑clutch gearbox, delivering 100‑140 kW and front‑ or all‑wheel drive. Fuel consumption ranges from 5.7 to 6.7 L/100 km (WLTP) and pricing starts at €50,396 in Germany, with leasing from €360 per month. The GLB also features the MB.OS platform, OTA updates, AI‑driven MBUX and an optional Level‑2 driver‑assist package.
Southeast Asia’s Railway Expansion
China has become the primary driver of Southeast Asia’s railway build‑out, financing and constructing most cross‑border projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. The newly completed Jakarta‑Bandung high‑speed line, a $7.2 billion venture largely funded by the China Development Bank, is...
Bits: Good Etihad Flight Deals, Hyatt Opens in the Algarve, Edinburgh Grand Opens Its Spa
Etihad has rolled out business‑class fares to major Asian and Australian cities, with prices ranging from £1,562 to £2,549 and a booking deadline of 24 March. Hyatt opened Masana Algarve, a 33‑suite, 4‑star resort in Olhos de Água, expanding its Destination by...
East Midlands Railway Expands Secret Fare Discounts
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has broadened its Secret Fare scheme, run with Seatfrog, to include additional regional routes such as Market Harborough, Wellingborough, Skegness and Cleethorpes. The discount model offers up to 50 % off tickets for passengers who can book...
Cadillac Enters Brazil … With 3 Electric SUVs
Cadillac announced its launch in Brazil, bringing three all‑electric SUVs—Optiq, Lyriq and Vistiq—to the market. BEV sales now represent roughly five percent of Brazil’s new‑car registrations, with plug‑in vehicles approaching ten percent. The rollout aligns with General Motors’ global push...
This Was The Fastest-Selling Used Car In February 2026, According To iSeeCars
The iSeeCars February 2026 report identifies the Tesla Model X as the fastest‑selling used vehicle, spending fewer than 23 days on dealer lots. Its turnover rate is roughly 0.43 times the market average, outpacing all other models despite recent quality‑control concerns. The Cybertruck...
Crew Wellbeing Stalled by Shipboard Medical Privacy Failures
Seafarers increasingly hide health issues because shipboard reporting strips medical confidentiality. Current protocols force crew to disclose symptoms to captains or senior officers, who then cascade the information to non‑medical personnel before a doctor is involved. This privacy breach drives...
2026 Chevrolet Equinox Review
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers a spacious, comfort‑focused cabin with standard heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and an extensive active‑safety suite. Its larger wheelbase and longer track improve interior room and ride quality, while an 11.3‑inch touchscreen keeps tech...
Baltic CCS Network Advances with Aker Solutions FEED Award
Aker Solutions has been awarded a front‑end engineering design (FEED) contract by KN Energies to develop a CO₂ transshipment terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania. The terminal, part of the CCS Baltic Consortium, will handle about 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ per year...
JR East Launches Expanded Rail Pass to Boost Travel Beyond Tokyo
East Japan Railway Company has launched an expanded JR East Pass covering the Tohoku, Nagano and Niigata regions. The new product consolidates the former Tohoku and Nagano‑Niigata passes, offering unlimited travel on Shinkansen, limited‑express, local trains and selected partner lines...
All American Marine Begins Construction on Univ. Of Texas Research Vessel
All American Marine has begun constructing a 78‑foot by 26.7‑foot aluminum catamaran research vessel for the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. The ship uses Teknicraft’s hydrofoil‑assisted hull, twin 803 hp CAT C18 Tier 3 diesel engines, and a modular laboratory layout....
Alaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark Airport
A near‑miss occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 and a FedEx Boeing 777 approached intersecting runways simultaneously. Air traffic control instructed the Alaska pilot to abort the landing after the FedEx cargo plane received clearance for...
Amphib USS Boxer Deploys to Join Naval Buildup in Mideast
The U.S. Navy is dispatching the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and its escort group from California to the Middle East, joining the already‑deployed USS Tripoli. Both big‑deck amphibians can embark Marine Corps F‑35B stealth fighters, adding a limited but hard‑to‑track air...
2026 Acura MDX Review
Acura’s 2026 MDX returns with a lively 3.5‑liter V6, a 10‑speed transmission, and a premium‑styled cabin that emphasizes family practicality. The lineup spans from a base front‑wheel‑drive model to a turbocharged Type S, with Super Handling All‑Wheel Drive optional across all...
2026 Acura ADX Review
Acura’s 2026 ADX offers a practical, user‑friendly subcompact luxury SUV with strong safety equipment and a comfortable ride, but its performance and interior refinement lag behind pricier rivals. The base model features a turbocharged four‑cylinder and front‑wheel drive, while higher...
2026 Acura RDX Review
The 2026 Acura RDX offers athletic handling, a turbo‑four engine and a quick‑shifting 10‑speed transmission, earning an 82 Road Test Score. Standard AcuraWatch safety tech and a spacious cabin are available across all trims, while the Technology Package adds leather,...
2026 Chevrolet Traverse Review
Chevrolet’s 2026 Traverse continues to lead its segment in three‑row space, offering flexible seating for up to eight, a massive 17.7‑inch infotainment screen, and a comprehensive suite of driver‑assist features. All models share a 2.5‑liter turbocharged four‑cylinder paired with an...
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 continues to lead in full‑size truck capability, offering a refreshed 5.3‑liter V8 paired with a smooth 10‑speed automatic and an efficient 3.0‑liter diesel option. Steering is more precise and standard safety features such as automatic...
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Review
GM's 2026 Sierra 1500 upgrades powertrain with eight‑speed automatic and 5.3‑L V8, delivering livelier throttle and better acceleration. The truck adds a deeper bed, MultiPro tailgate, and improved ride comfort, while offering a broad trim range from Pro to Denali...
2026 Ford Explorer Review
The 2026 Ford Explorer arrives with sharper rear‑drive‑based handling, a higher‑grade interior and a large 13.2‑inch touchscreen, while offering advanced safety tech such as adaptive cruise and optional BlueCruise. Trim levels range from the budget‑oriented Active to the performance‑focused ST...
Sydney-Bound Delta Flight Hit by Extreme Turbulence, Crew Members Taken to Hospital
Delta Air Lines’ A350 from Los Angeles to Sydney encountered extreme turbulence during its descent, jolting passengers and crew. Four flight attendants reported injuries, and three were taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for evaluation, while the airline said no passengers...
Europe's Top 20 Airline Groups by Passengers 2025: Ryanair Extends Its Lead over Lufthansa Group
Ryanair remained Europe’s largest airline group in 2025, transporting 206.4 million passengers, its seventh consecutive year at the top. The airline’s lead over Lufthansa Group, the second‑largest carrier with 135.0 million passengers, widened to 71.4 million, surpassing the combined traffic of all but...
Star Systems International Transponders Used in Thailand's Toll System
Star Systems International is supplying its Chara transponders for Thailand’s new M‑Flow tolling system, which seeks to replace manual cash payments with electronic toll collection (ETC). The transponders, OmniAir‑certified and engineered for high‑speed, extreme‑temperature environments, will work in tandem with...
India Maps Supply Chain Gaps in Pharma, Textiles, Fertilizers Amid West Asia War
India’s commerce ministry has launched a comprehensive audit of critical supply chains in pharma, textiles and fertilizers as the West Asia war threatens global trade. A detailed questionnaire asks firms to disclose import dependence, source countries and the substitutability of...
MSP Begins Redevelopment Efforts for Terminal 1 Concessions
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is initiating the first major redevelopment of Terminal 1 concessions at Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport in nearly a decade. An RFP slated for summer 2026 will offer more than 45 food, beverage and retail locations across...
US Crude Being Shipped to Asia Via Panama Canal
Asian refiners are increasingly routing U.S. Gulf Coast crude through the Panama Canal as the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran disrupts Middle‑East supplies. Medium‑sized Aframax and partially‑loaded Suezmax vessels have been booked for shipments to South Korea and Japan, the first...
US Jones Act Waiver May Alter PX Trade Flows
The United States has issued a 60‑day waiver of the Jones Act, temporarily eliminating the requirement to use U.S.-flagged vessels for domestic shipping. This regulatory shift coincides with a sharp rise in para‑xylene (PX) prices following the Iran‑Israel conflict, prompting...
The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America
Subaru announced it will cease taking WRX orders in Japan on May 18, effectively ending domestic production of the WRX S4 and STI variants. The move is limited to the Japanese market, with the U.S. model continuing unchanged. U.S. WRX sales...
The United Kingdom Opportunity: Print, Distribute, & Grow with IngramSpark
The United Kingdom remains a powerhouse publishing market, with roughly 195 million print books sold in 2024 and a £1.82 bn retail value. Success in the UK often serves as a springboard to the U.S. library system and broader North American retail...
Brazil's MGO Demand Slumps Due to Export Tax
Brazil imposed a 50% tax on diesel and marine gasoil (MGO) exports on 12 March, causing demand in Brazilian ports to collapse. Suppliers report "non‑existent" MGO volumes as buyers shift to very‑low‑sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). Even domestically flagged vessels now prefer...
CBP’s 4-Part Tariff Refund Process Inches Forward
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advancing its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system, a four‑step digital platform designed to refund importers for Trump‑era tariffs that were recently nullified. The agency reports the project is between 45 % and...
EgyptAir A350-900 Enters Service with Panasonic Avionics IFEC Solutions
EgyptAir has launched its new A350‑900 equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ full IFEC suite, becoming the first carrier worldwide to operate the Modular Interactive (MI) authoring platform. The cloud‑based MI tool lets the airline swiftly customize and deploy content, while the...
FedEx Lifts Profit Outlook as Network Plan Gains Traction
FedEx raised its full‑year adjusted earnings outlook to $19.30‑$20.10 per share, up from a $19 ceiling, after reporting stronger‑than‑expected third‑quarter results. The upgrade reflects progress on its network integration plan that merges express air‑freight with ground delivery to boost efficiency....
Taskforces Galore as Australia’s Transport Sector Wobbles
Australia’s transport sector faces mounting strain as a critical arterial road closure coincides with regional diesel shortages and soaring fuel prices. A federal cabinet meeting appointed a new fuel tsarina and launched multiple taskforces to curb hoarding and coordinate state...
Corn Growers Pushing for More Support for Lock Improvements
Illinois Corn Growers Association President Mark Bunselmeyer announced that the National Corn Growers Association is pressing Congress for a stable funding source to modernize America’s inland waterway locks. The group backs the Water Resource Development Act, which would channel the...
Veritiv and Packsize Expand Partnership to Advance Automated, Right-Sized Corrugated Packaging Solutions
Veritiv has broadened its strategic partnership with Packsize to accelerate automated, right‑sized corrugated packaging solutions. The collaboration blends Packsize’s on‑demand box‑making technology with Veritiv’s distribution network, promising faster turnaround for niche orders and reduced material waste. Customers will benefit from...
Middle East War Will ‘Amplify’ Volatility in Global Supply Chains: Cosco
Cosco Shipping warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East will heighten volatility across global supply chains and speed up regionalization and nearshoring trends in 2026. The liner‑shipping and terminal operator highlighted weak macro‑economic momentum and a severe external...
Hyster Honors 2025 Dealers of Distinction
Hyster announced its 2025 Dealer of Distinction winners, highlighting twelve lift‑truck dealers that excel in performance, leadership, and customer satisfaction. The award recognizes dealers that meet rigorous, annually updated business practice standards across sales, service, finance and training. Recipients span...
Granular Driving and Intersection Data Helps Drive Traffic Safety Investments
Missouri reported a drop in traffic‑related fatalities from 955 in 2024 to 910 in 2025, marking the first sustained three‑year decline since 2019. The state transportation department (MODOT) is turning to Cambridge Mobile Telematics' platform to collect granular driver‑behavior data...
DPE Class Action Targets FAA Termination Policies
Two former Designated Pilot Examiners have filed a class‑action lawsuit in federal court in Florida against the Federal Aviation Administration, alleging that recent policy changes eliminated the appeal process for examiner terminations. The complaint claims the FAA’s new enforcement procedures...
These 5 Luxury Cars Guzzle Way More Gas than a Ford Maverick
The 2026 Ford Maverick compact pickup achieves 26 MPG combined, far surpassing the fuel economy of five ultra‑luxury models. Compared with the BMW M8 Competition, Audi RS 7, Mercedes‑AMG G 63, Cadillac CT5‑V Blackwing and Rolls‑Royce Cullinan, the Maverick is 52‑85 % more efficient...
GM CFO: Lower EV Growth Presents Opportunity
General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson said a slower electric‑vehicle growth rate in 2026 gives the automaker a chance to extract more cost savings. GM logged $6 billion in EV‑related charges in Q4 2025, including a $1.8 billion non‑cash impairment and $4.2 billion cash...
4 Ways to Streamline Supply-Chain Localization
Manufacturers are turning to supply‑chain localization to reduce disruption risk, focusing on standardized components, remanufacturing, top‑down sustainability, and AI‑driven scenario planning. Standardizing parts widens the supplier pool and shortens lead times, while AI‑enabled remanufacturing cuts raw‑material use and freight costs....
Virginia’s Deeper Harbor Could Allow Higher Usage on ULCVs
Virginia Port Authority completed a dredging project deepening Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet, making it the deepest East Coast port. The added five feet of depth and channel widening enable two‑way traffic and better accommodate ultra‑large container vessels (ULCVs). Final...
Royal Caribbean Announces Quantum of the Seas’ Singapore Journeys
Royal Caribbean announced that its Quantum of the Seas will resume operations from Singapore for the 2027‑28 season, running from October 2027 through March 2028. The ship will offer a mix of 3‑ to 10‑night itineraries visiting Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam,...
This One Brand's EVs Beat Their EPA Range Ratings Better Than The Rest
Consumer Reports tested 27 electric vehicles at a steady 70 mph to compare real‑world highway range against EPA estimates. BMW topped the list, delivering an average 18.6% more mileage than advertised, with the i4 M50 and i5 M60 exceeding EPA numbers...
3-Hour Security Queues? Closed Airports? What to Know About TSA and the Shutdown
The ongoing federal shutdown has frozen funding for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving TSA screeners without pay and triggering a surge in employee call‑outs. As absenteeism climbs above 10% at many locations, airports such as Atlanta, JFK, Houston Hobby,...
OmniTRAX Adds Arm & Hammer to Rail Network
OmniTRAX announced a long‑term rail switching agreement with Church & Dwight’s Arm & Hammer baking‑soda plant in Green River, Wyoming. The facility produces pharmaceutical‑grade sodium bicarbonate on site atop the region’s massive trona deposits, which supply about 90 % of global supply. This marks...
Northwestern Ontario Seeks Second Highway that Could Unlock Mining Riches
Northwestern Ontario’s municipal association is urging the federal government to label Highways 11, 17 and the connecting corridor as strategic infrastructure. The request follows a 2016 Nipigon Bridge failure that exposed the region’s reliance on a single east‑west route for mining exports....
AURA AERO Granted Permission to Build Electric Aircraft Factory in Toulouse
AURA AERO has secured a building permit for its 50,000‑square‑metre AURA Factory at Toulouse‑Francazal Airport, marking a major step toward mass‑producing low‑carbon aircraft. The project is backed by a €95 million European Commission Innovation Fund grant and aims to generate €2 billion...