See the 2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE-Class's Interior From Every Angle
Mercedes‑Benz has unveiled the 2028 VLE‑Class, its inaugural purpose‑designed passenger van, featuring an upscale cabin and a dash‑spanning Superscreen. The interior offers a panoramic glass roof, heated/cooled storage bins, captain’s chairs with leg‑rest and massage, and an optional 31.3‑inch rear entertainment screen. Multiple seating configurations include a split‑bench or individual third‑row seats, and abundant cup‑holder placements. Pricing remains undisclosed, with U.S. sales slated for 2027.
BYD Explores Formula 1 Entry as It Looks to Boost Global Brand
BYD, the world’s top electric‑vehicle seller, is weighing a Formula 1 entry to elevate its global brand. The Chinese automaker is exploring acquisition of an existing team, with Alpine highlighted as a logical target despite Renault’s $1.2 billion rejection. F1’s 2026 hybrid...
It’s Not Just You. Subways the World Over Are Feeling Hotter
Researchers from Northwestern University analyzed over 85,000 social‑media posts from commuters in Boston, New York City, and London to quantify subway heat complaints. They identified 22,000 temperature‑related grievances spanning a 16‑year period and found that each 1.8 °F rise above 50 °F triggered...
DOT Releases Final P3 Guidance
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued final guidance on value‑for‑money (VfM) analysis for public‑private partnership (P3) projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The rule applies to projects exceeding $750 million that receive federal credit assistance and to any P3...
Windracers Sets New Safety Benchmark with World-First BARS Status for Heavy-Lift Drones
Windracers, a British dual‑use heavy‑lift drone firm, has become the first heavy‑lift operator worldwide to earn Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Green status, confirming compliance with the Flight Safety Foundation’s rigorous safety criteria. The certification covers its flagship ULTRA platform,...
CATL Net Profit Rises 42.3% in FY25 on EV Battery Demand
Chinese battery giant CATL posted a 42.3% jump in FY25 net profit, reaching 72.2 bn yuan ($10.44 bn). Operating revenue rose 17% to 423.7 bn yuan, driven by a 25.1% increase in EV‑battery sales, which now represent 74.7% of total revenue. The company...
Truck Makers Debut Exterior Safety Camera Expansions
Truck manufacturers are expanding exterior camera offerings as construction season peaks in North America. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has begun factory‑installing a three‑view camera system—left, right and forward—on Freightliner and Western Star medium‑duty and vocational models, integrated with an...
Amtrak Spring Sale: Affordable Fares for Your Next Adventure
Amtrak announced a 25% discount on Acela Business and Coach tickets for the Boston‑to‑Virginia corridor as part of its Big City Sale. The promotion applies to travel between April 13 and June 5, 2026, with bookings due by March 13,...
China, Japan and South Korea Tourism Surges as Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas Debuts From Tianjin Cruise Port: All...
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas launched seasonal sailings from Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in 2026, marking the first mega‑ship deployment in northern China. The port, capable of handling 220,000‑ton vessels, targets 500,000 passengers annually and already processes over...
Nissan E-Power Review: Hybrid Power Set to Amp up 2027 Rogue
Nissan showcased its third‑generation e‑Power hybrid in the European‑spec Qashqai, a system that runs a gasoline engine solely as a generator for an electric motor. The same architecture will debut in the U.S. 2027 Rogue, using a compact 2.1 kWh battery...
China, India Warn Carriers on Higher Pricing Tied to Middle East Conflict
Chinese and Indian transport ministries have publicly warned major container carriers, including Maersk and MSC, against imposing excessive surcharges linked to the Middle East war. The regulators highlighted concerns over service suspensions to the region and fee hikes running into...
Opinion: Waiving the Jones Act Won’t Lower Gas Prices—Tanker Markets Prove It
The op‑ed argues that waiving the Jones Act would not reduce U.S. gasoline prices because foreign‑flagged tankers are more expensive to charter than domestic Jones Act vessels. Using Worldscale data, the author shows a Houston‑to‑New York freight rate of WS410 equals...
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries
Boeing announced that a wiring problem discovered on several 737 Max jets will delay deliveries in the first quarter of 2026. The issue, traced to small scratches caused by a machining error, can be repaired within days and does not affect...
Infiniti May Dust Off 'Red Sport' Badge for Hotter QX80 to Battle Cadillac Escalade-V
Infiniti is fast‑tracking a performance‑focused QX80 Red Sport SUV, slated for U.S. dealer delivery by next spring with roughly 600 horsepower. The limited‑run model will carry a 10 percent price premium and an annual production target of 600 units, reviving the...
IATA Presses the Case for Three Priorities for Airfreight
At the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima, global cargo head Brendan Sullivan outlined three strategic priorities for the air‑freight sector: accelerating digitalisation, strengthening global standards, and enhancing safety and security. He highlighted the industry’s fragmented data landscape and promoted...
Europe Remains Top Destination for U.S. LNG Cargoes Despite Asian Supply Squeeze Amid Middle East War
Europe continues to dominate U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, absorbing the majority of cargoes despite a tightening Asian market. The recent Middle East conflict has slashed regional energy exports, reducing the incentive for U.S. producers to divert LNG to...
San Francisco Bay Area Residents Weigh Possibility of BART Reductions
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) faces a funding crisis as ridership remains under half of pre‑pandemic levels, prompting officials to seek a new sales‑tax measure on the November ballot. Without the tax, the board warned it could implement drastic service...
Ford Recalls over 4.3M Trucks, SUVs over Trailer Module Defect
Ford is recalling over 4.3 million 2021‑2026 trucks, SUVs and vans due to a software fault in the integrated trailer module that can lose communication, disabling trailer brake and lighting functions. The defect affects models including the F‑150, Super Duty, Maverick,...
ICE Is 'Hiding' Millions Of Dollars In New Trucks And SUVs As Agents Refuse To Drive Them
In late 2025, ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan ordered roughly 2,500 pickup trucks and SUVs emblazoned with the agency’s “Defend The Homeland” slogan, costing millions of taxpayer dollars. The vehicles, many bearing the presidential seal, have largely sat idle as...
London Tube Strikes Spring 2026: Full List of Dates and Train Services Impacted by RMT Train Strikes in March, April...
The RMT union has scheduled six 24‑hour London Underground strikes across March, April and May 2026, beginning on March 24. The action follows a vote against a proposed compressed four‑day working week for tube drivers, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Strikes...
India’s Light Vehicle Market Opens 2026 with Record January Sales
India’s light‑vehicle market opened 2026 with a record‑breaking 522,000 units sold in January, a 13% month‑on‑month and 14% year‑on‑year rise. Passenger‑vehicle sales climbed 13% YoY to 448,000 units while light‑commercial volumes surged 19% YoY to 74,000 units. The surge was...
AECOM Wins 3 Contracts on $1B Seattle Light-Rail Work Package
AECOM secured three multiple‑award task order contracts from Sound Transit as part of a $1 billion engineering services package for Seattle’s light‑rail expansion. The five‑year awards cover construction management, civil and structural design, and planning and environmental services. While the contract...
Back From The Supposed Dead: Electric Porsche Cayman And Boxster Are Apparently Still Coming
Porsche’s electric 718 Cayman and Boxster remain in development, contrary to earlier reports that they had been cancelled. Porsche Australia CEO Daniel Schmollinger said he has driven a prototype on a track and described it as “amazing,” confirming the program...
Ford CEO Farley: They'll Have to Rip the Mustang's Stick Shift 'Out of Our Cold, Dead Hands'
Ford CEO Jim Farley declared at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix that the company will not abandon the manual transmission in the Mustang, echoing the iconic “cold, dead hands” phrase. While the EcoBoost variant already shed its manual option due...
Getting to Ireland by Ferry
Travelers between Great Britain and Ireland can choose from three major ferry operators—Stena Line, Irish Ferries, and P&O Ferries—each offering regular services across multiple ports. In July, Stena Line operated 98 weekly sailings, Irish Ferries 51, and P&O Ferries 63,...
PPG Completes 200th Drydocking Using Electrostatic Coating Application
PPG has finished its 200th vessel drydocking using electrostatic marine‑coating technology, applying its silicone‑based Sigmaglide 2390 fouling‑release paint to Stena Line’s Stena Britannica at the EDR Antwerp shipyard. The electrostatic spray method directs charged particles onto grounded hulls, delivering uniform coverage...
New S9 PHEV Due in UK This Summer as MG's Biggest Car Yet
Chinese automaker MG will introduce the S9 plug‑in hybrid SUV in the UK this summer, marking the brand’s largest model for the market. The seven‑seat vehicle pairs a 1.5‑litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 201 bhp and...
State Audit Finds No 'Egregious Wrongdoing' By Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) underwent a state‑ordered audit that concluded there was no egregious wrongdoing or statutory non‑compliance, but it highlighted weaknesses in contracting practices and suggested tighter legislative guardrails. The audit examined OTA’s $8.2 billion ACCESS toll‑road expansion, which...
Toyota’s $15,000 Electric SUV Surpasses 80,000 Deliveries in China in Its First Year
Toyota’s bZ3X electric SUV has delivered more than 80,000 units in its first year, becoming the best‑selling joint‑venture EV in China for five consecutive months. Priced at roughly $15,000, the model undercuts many domestic rivals while offering two battery options...
Bentley Is Drawing a Younger Customer and Pursuing Automotive Enthusiasts
Bentley unveiled a limited‑edition Continental GTC convertible, co‑designed with musicians Anna Lapwood, Tina Guo and Sister Bliss, to mark International Women’s Day. The bespoke project, executed by Mulliner, showcases satin Peacock paint, Imperial Blue interior and bespoke stitching, underscoring Bentley’s...
Alpine's New A110 Replacement Could Offer a Gas Engine After All
Alpine is preparing a next‑generation A110 on its new Alpine Performance Platform, which features an 800‑volt aluminum architecture and a split‑battery layout for optimal weight distribution. While the company has touted an all‑electric version, CEO Philippe Krief confirmed the platform...
Largest California Utility Could Have 3,800 Electric Fleet Vehicles By 2030
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California’s largest utility, announced a plan to electrify 3,800 of its roughly 9,700 on‑road vehicles by 2030, covering 100% of light‑duty, 50% of medium‑duty, and 20% of heavy‑duty fleets. The utility currently operates 821 EV...
Hey Paddlers, The U.S. Coast Guard Wants To Hear From You
The U.S. Coast Guard is launching the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), the first since 2018, to capture updated data on all types of watercraft, including unregistered paddlecraft. The survey will sample over 50,000 households nationwide, aiming to...
U.S. Safety Agency Seeks Comments on Zoox Petition to Deploy Steering Wheel-Less Robotaxis
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a public comment period on Amazon‑owned Zoox’s petition to operate up to 2,500 steering‑wheel‑free robotaxis. Zoox seeks exemptions from eight federal vehicle‑safety standards designed for human‑driven cars, arguing its purpose‑built autonomous...
Getting to Ireland by Air
Air travel between Great Britain and Ireland is extensive, with 21 UK airports offering flights to six Irish destinations and a monthly seat capacity of over 684,000 for the Republic and 309,000 for Northern Ireland. Dublin is the busiest hub,...
Alt Air Teams Up with Eve Air Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure to Advance Electric Aviation in New South Wales...
Eve Air Mobility, Alt Air, and Skyports Infrastructure have formed a strategic partnership to build an eVTOL ecosystem in New South Wales and Queensland. The collaboration will develop vertiport infrastructure, integrate existing airports, and plan routes ahead of the 2032...
LA Terminals to Extend Gates to Mitigate Disruption During Bridge Closure
Port and marine terminal leaders in Los Angeles announced a mitigation plan as Caltrans prepares to close the 63‑year‑old Vincent Thomas Bridge for a two‑year redecking project. The bridge, which carries roughly 53,000 vehicles daily—including 3,400 heavy‑duty trucks—will be closed...
Chapman Freeborn Signs up R-BAG Group
Chapman Freeborn has appointed R‑BAG Group as its General Sales Agent for cargo charter services across Eastern Europe, effective March 1, excluding Poland where it retains a dedicated team. The partnership is designed to deepen market penetration and improve customer support...
2027 Chrysler Pacifica Bucks the Trend of Big Yearly Price Increases
Chrysler unveiled pricing for the 2027 Pacifica minivan, introducing a new LX base model at $43,490 that replaces the Voyager. Most trims see only a $100 price bump, while the top‑of‑the‑line Pinnacle is actually $1,185 cheaper than its 2026 predecessor....
Railbookers Launches Coast-to-Coast Trip Giveaway—Here’s How to Enter
Railbookers, a global train‑booking platform, has partnered with America250 to celebrate the United States’ 250th Independence Day. The collaboration highlights Amtrak Vacations’ “Stars & Stripes” collection of themed routes and offers travelers a chance to win a free 12‑day coast‑to‑coast...
When $5 Million Feels Like a Drop in the Ocean...
Freight savings of $5 million often appear modest, yet they mask larger hidden costs when market conditions shift. Traditional procurement relies on annual tenders, leaving contracts misaligned with volatile ocean rates, capacity constraints, and reliability drops. Predictive freight intelligence and market‑aligned...
Profit, Delivery Buzz Have EV Stock Charging Up the Charts
Nio Inc. posted its first quarterly profit and a 71% year‑over‑year jump in fourth‑quarter deliveries, sending the stock 10% higher to $5.38. The rally places the shares near the NYSE’s year‑to‑date breakeven point and marks the best single‑session gain since...
Karnataka Plans to Build Common Airport for 3 Northern Districts
Karnataka’s Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil announced plans for a shared airport serving Ballari, Koppala and Vijayanagara, with the final site to be decided after consultations with the chief minister and local representatives. The state had previously acquired 900 acres...
Cadillac F1 Proved It Deserves a Place on the Grid. Now, It Has to Find Performance
Cadillac's Formula 1 entry survived its maiden race in Melbourne, with Sergio Perez crossing the line in P16 and Valtteri Bottas retiring after a steering‑wheel issue. The weekend marked several firsts – running two cars simultaneously, executing the team's inaugural live pit stop...
Shippers ‘Despair’ as Carriers Hit Trade with Flurry of New Surcharges
Ocean carriers and airlines have announced a wave of new surcharges, prompting the Global Shippers Forum to warn that operating costs for exporters could more than double. An Australian exporter cited an additional $250,000 expense, which rose to $600,000 after...
Hormuz Closure Would Cost Gulf States Average 3.8% of GDP, Marex Warns as Bahrain Most Exposed
Marex warns that a three‑month shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz would erode the average current‑account balance of Gulf states by 3.8% of GDP. Bahrain, lacking alternative export routes, would see its surplus flip to a 3.2% deficit, while Saudi...
Volatility in Trade Lane Rates After Tough Week
The TAC Index reported that the global Baltic Air Freight Index barely moved, edging up 0.2% for the week to March 9 and remaining 1% below its level a year earlier. Behind this modest aggregate change, lane‑specific rates showed sharp volatility,...
MATS Is Three Weeks Away – Here Is Why Small Carriers Can’t Afford to Skip It
Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) returns to Louisville March 26‑28, 2026, drawing over 70,000 professionals and 1,000 exhibitors. The article argues that small carriers cannot afford to skip the event because the relationships forged there replace the extensive infrastructure of larger...
Heathrow Hires Telent to Help Flow
London Heathrow Airport has appointed Telent, backed by M Group, to maintain its traffic signal and pedestrian crossing network for three years. The contract includes preventative and corrective maintenance, 24/7 technical support, and a vendor‑agnostic model to reduce downtime. Solutions are...
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Tested: Approachable Insanity
Car and Driver’s 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S blends a 3.6‑liter flat‑six with a hybrid system to deliver 701 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The model shaves a tenth off the previous Turbo S, hitting 0‑60 mph in 2.0 seconds and completing the quarter‑mile in...