Chrysler CEO Says There Is a Minivan 'Resurgence' But Stays Quiet on Product Plans
Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear announced a minivan resurgence at the New York International Auto Show, unveiling the premium Pacifica Pinnacle while hinting at broader product plans to be detailed at Stellantis' May 21 investor day. He emphasized that Chrysler remains the segment’s best‑seller as market share rose from 1.7% in 2017 to 2.4% in 2025, and March 2026 sales surged 84% year‑over‑year. The Pinnacle starts above $56,000, whereas the entry‑level Pacifica LX begins just over $41,000, underscoring a price‑point strategy aimed at families seeking upscale features without SUV premiums.
Students Design Solutions to Make Toronto Transit Safer
Nearly 200 Ontario students gathered at the 10th annual 1UP Conference in Toronto to tackle transit safety and inclusivity. Partnering with the Toronto Transit Commission, participants engaged in a two‑day Design Jam, prototyping bus stops, streetcar and subway platforms. The...
Americans Killed Each Other On The Road A Little Less Often In 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that U.S. traffic deaths fell to 36,640 in 2025, a 6.7% decline from 2024. Despite the drop in fatalities, Americans drove 0.9% more, covering 29.8 billion miles, which pushed the fatality rate down to...
Amazon, USPS Reach Scaled-Back Delivery Deal
The United States Postal Service and Amazon have finalized a scaled‑back delivery agreement that trims Amazon’s parcel volume to the carrier by roughly 20 percent. The compromise follows weeks of tense negotiations after a Wall Street Journal report suggested a...
Drive Slower, Go Electric, Don't Drive at All? Americans Weigh Options for Saving Gas
Gasoline prices have surged past $4 per gallon nationwide, spurring drivers to seek immediate savings. Experts advise smoother acceleration, proper tire pressure, and avoiding premium fuel when not required, which can cut annual fuel costs by hundreds of dollars. Higher...
EVs Should Be as Repairable as ICE, Thatcham Research Says
Thatcham Research, the UK’s leading vehicle assessment body, released an Electric Vehicle Blueprint aimed at making EVs as repairable as internal‑combustion‑engine cars. The initiative targets the high insurance costs caused by unnecessary write‑offs, noting that battery packs represent roughly 40%...
Cavnue Wins VDOT Contract for Lane-Level Traffic Data Service on I-95
Cavnue, a Consor Engineers subsidiary, secured a Virginia Department of Transportation contract to deploy its Smart Road Platform along the I‑95 corridor in Richmond. The managed service will deliver lane‑level traffic data, enabling real‑time incident detection and corridor management for...
Airlines Cut Flights and Hike Fares as Fuel Prices Surge
Airlines worldwide are slashing routes and raising ticket prices as jet‑fuel costs soar to a record $1,838 per tonne (about $1,761 USD) after the US‑Israeli‑Iran conflict disrupted Middle‑Eastern supplies. The price, more than double the pre‑war $831 level, threatens to...
Why an Airport Water-Art Display May Spark US Airline Consolidation
A new water‑art installation at a major U.S. airport is reshaping passenger flow and gate desirability, prompting airlines to vie for visibility near the attraction. The display is expected to boost dwell time and ancillary spend, making gate locations more...
Pilots’ Group Warns of Conflict-Zone Strain
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) warns that prolonged conflict‑zone flying should not become routine, highlighting persistent operational complexity and safety risks. European regulators echo concerns as narrowing Middle‑East corridors concentrate traffic, raising the likelihood of incidents....
Corps Opens Minneapolis Locks for Navigation Season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Paul Engineer District opened the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam 1 in Minneapolis on April 19, marking the start of the navigation season. The Lower St. Anthony Falls lock...
Mexico Freight Disruption Lingers as Truckers’ Strike Fractures
Mexico’s nationwide trucker and farmer strike entered its second day, keeping key highways around Mexico City blocked and snarling freight movement. Blockades on corridors such as Mexico‑Toluca, Federal Highway 136, and routes in Guanajuato have created a mobility crisis in the...
Attabotics Announces Integrator Partnership Program
Attabotics announced an integrator partnership program to extend its 3D robotic cube storage technology through third‑party distributors. The first partner, SAVOYE North America, will combine its automated storage expertise with Attabotics’ hardware and software to deliver end‑to‑end fulfillment solutions. The...
Op-Ed: Chinese EV Brands Overwhelm The Manila Auto Show 2026
The 2026 Manila International Auto Show added 3,000 sq m of space and was dominated by Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturers, turning China into the event’s primary exhibitor. The show displayed a full spectrum of electrified models—from Kia’s 88 kWh EV5 battery‑electric crossover to a...
Trump Breathes New Life Into Old Green Hydrogen Dreams
President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is reshaping global fuel strategies, prompting Japan to accelerate its green hydrogen agenda. Tokyo has teamed with New Zealand to launch a hydrogen corridor that will power a freight route between Fukushima and Fukuoka, targeting...
RINA and Hanwha Cooperate to Promote Advanced Battery-Hybrid Propulsion Systems
RINA and the Hanwha Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote advanced battery‑hybrid propulsion systems for the RO/RO ferry market. The partnership merges Hanwha Power, Aerospace and Engine expertise with RINA’s classification and certification capabilities. It targets both...
Los Angeles to Open Subway Extension May 8
Los Angeles Metro will open a 3.92‑mile D‑Line subway extension on May 8, adding three new stations and terminating at La Cienega Boulevard. The agency projects 16,200 weekday boardings for the new segment, which is part of a $3.7 billion plan slated for...
Chinese Automaker BYD Plans to Open 20 Canadian EV Dealerships Within a Year
Chinese EV giant BYD plans to launch 20 branded dealerships across Canada within the next year, following the government's recent tariff cut to 6.1 % for Chinese‑built electric cars. The trade deal also caps first‑year imports at 49,000 units and favors...
Panasonic Avionics Furthers IFEC Integration in the Cabin Amid Astrova Milestones
Panasonic Avionics closed 2025 with its Astrova inflight entertainment system reaching 100 airline programs across 30 carriers, highlighted by wins with Emirates and flydubai in the Middle East. The company also rolled out its Converix open‑application platform and the Arc™...
Despite 47% Growth in Ridership, Caltrain Could Close a Third of Its Stations
Caltrain’s ridership jumped 47% after the rollout of new electric trains, yet the agency faces an estimated $75 million annual shortfall beginning in 2027 without a regional sales‑tax approval. The board is weighing drastic measures, from eliminating weekend service and reducing...
Amazon Introduces Transport Surcharge for Partners
Amazon announced a new transport surcharge to offset rising fuel and logistics costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Effective April 17, a 1.5% fee will be added to Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) shipments in ten European countries, followed by a...
2027 Kia EV3 Confirmed for US as Entry-Level Electric SUV
Kia confirmed that its 2027 EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the United States later this year, marking the model’s first entry into the U.S. market after a European debut in 2024. The EV3 will be available in five...
Snappy Technologies Rolls Out System to Unify Delivery Marketplaces
Snappy Technologies unveiled a new integration platform that consolidates disparate food‑delivery marketplaces into a single unified system. The solution leverages a standardized API to aggregate orders, inventory, and driver data across services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Early pilots...
Recovering the Cost of Battery-Electric Vehicles: Volvo
Volvo’s latest analysis addresses the primary concern of miners shifting to battery‑electric equipment: how quickly the higher upfront price can be recouped. The company highlights that while electric excavators such as the EC230 carry a premium, savings in diesel fuel,...
Freight Market Sees Covid-Era Extremes Return
The Logistics Managers’ Index showed freight capacity plunging to 39.2 in March while pricing surged to 89.4, the widest positive inversion since November 2021. Capacity contracted for the fourth month straight, and rates rose 12.7 points, the fastest growth since...
US-Created New Car Assessment Program Takes a Leap Forward in Europe
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s NCAP, launched in 1979, has been eclipsed by Europe’s Euro NCAP, which has driven down fatal crashes on the continent. Euro NCAP’s upcoming 2026 protocol adds driver‑monitoring, robust ADAS testing, cabin‑button focus, and...
Ohio Symposium Celebrates Over Half a Century and Looks Toward the Future of Aerospace
The AIAA Dayton‑Cincinnati Section hosted its 51st annual aerospace symposium in Dayton, Ohio, featuring over 130 technical presentations from industry, academia, and students. The event’s theme, “LI,” cleverly combined the Roman numeral for 51 with the chemical symbol for lithium...
Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Cancel Flights Globally
A sharp surge in jet‑fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions and refinery outages, has forced airlines worldwide to slash schedules and cancel thousands of flights. Carriers are trimming up to 10% of their weekly departures, with European and Asian markets...
Iran War Sways Air Cargo Contract Negotiations
The Iran‑U.S. conflict is reshaping air‑cargo contract negotiations, prompting shippers to favor three‑month agreements over traditional annual deals. Spot rates surged to $2.86 per kilogram, a 14% year‑over‑year rise, while global cargo volumes slipped 3%. Jet fuel costs have nearly...
Renfe Suspends Plans for High-Speed Service to Paris
Renfe has halted its high‑speed rail project to Paris after French authorities delayed approval for its new Talgo series 106 trains. The operator returned the reserved paths for Spain‑Paris and Paris‑Lyon services and will resume only when technical and operational...
The War Will End With a Hormuz Toll Booth
After months of conflict, Iran has begun operating a de‑facto toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz, collecting fees from vessels, some in yuan. Tehran is pushing a formal Iran‑Oman transit authority that would levy a modest $500,000 fee per...
Best Month in Years Marks Broad US Rail Recovery
U.S. freight rail posted its strongest March since 2019, with weekly carloads averaging 230,401, a 1.7% year‑over‑year increase. First‑quarter volumes rose 4.2% YoY, the best Q1 performance since 2019, driven by broad gains across 12 of 20 commodity groups. Grain,...
Used Car Prices Rise to Highest Point Since Summer 2023
Used‑vehicle prices surged 6.2% year‑over‑year in March, pushing Cox Automotive’s Manheim Index to its highest level since summer 2023. Days‑supply of used cars slipped below 40 days, the lowest point of 2026, reflecting tight inventory. Strong consumer demand persists despite...
Ports of Indiana Opens Bonded Facility at Mount Vernon
Ports of Indiana has launched a federally approved bonded storage facility at its Mount Vernon port, built in just six weeks to satisfy an urgent customer request. The new site handled its inaugural barge shipment of roughly 1,650 tons of aluminum,...
New Lexus ES to Arrive in June From £59,345 – and EV only in UK
Lexus will launch the eighth‑generation ES in the UK this June, offering only the plug‑in hybrid 350e model at a starting price of £59,345 (approximately $74,000). The 350e delivers 221 bhp, a 77 kWh battery and an estimated 329‑mile WLTP range, with...
Aerospace Logistics: Daher Strengthens Its Partnership with Safran
Safran has awarded Daher two new aerospace‑logistics contracts. In Hamburg, Daher will station a 20‑person team to handle engine‑nacelle integration for the A320neo program, expanding its existing logistics footprint in Germany. In France, Daher will build a 3,000 m² platform in...
Airport Operator Sued Over Alleged Unpaid Revenue
The city of Gastonia, North Carolina, has sued Academy of Aviation Gastonia, the fixed‑base operator of Gastonia Municipal Airport, alleging it failed to pay required fuel fees and a 3% share of flight‑school revenue, totaling over $25,000. The complaint says...
Latest DOE/EIA Diesel Benchmark Price Increase Adds Almost 25 Cts
The U.S. DOE/EIA diesel benchmark rose 24.2 cents to $5.643 per gallon, marking the 12th consecutive weekly increase and the highest level since July 2022. Over the 12‑week run the price has added $2.184 per gallon, driven by geopolitical tension...
Tesla Delivery Growth Lifts These EV Battery Suppliers, Report
Tesla’s first‑quarter deliveries rose 6% year‑over‑year, bucking a broader slowdown in China and the U.S. that has dampened global battery demand. The uptick lifted its key battery partners, with Panasonic’s shipments increasing 2.7% to 5.3 GWh, while LG Energy Solutions saw...
NTSB: O-Ring Seal Failure Caused $5.5M Engine Room Fire
The NTSB determined that an O‑ring seal failure on the Lem Verbena’s boiler burner unit caused a fire in the engine room on Jan. 24, 2026. Misaligned fuel ports and a software setting that kept the fuel pump running pressurized diesel,...
Repriced Surpasses 50,000 Users and $25M in Bookings Tracked, Helping Travelers Automatically Save When Prices Drop
Repriced announced it has crossed 50,000 users and is now tracking more than $25 million in travel bookings. The platform automatically watches flight and hotel prices after a purchase and rebooks or issues credits when rates fall. This milestone reflects growing...
Officials in Talks to Build Train From Tucson to Mexico Border
Officials from Pima County, the state of Arizona, and Mexico are in early talks to extend a passenger rail line from Nogales at the U.S.–Mexico border to Tucson. The proposed spur would add roughly 63 miles of track, linking the...
How New AI Tech Can Predict Potholes Before You Hit Them
ZF unveiled AI Road Sense at CES as part of its Chassis 2.0 strategy, using AI, cameras and lidar to predict road surface conditions up to 25 metres ahead and automatically retune suspension damping. The system runs on ZF's Cubix software and...
SEPTA Buys Commuter Rail Coaches From Montréal
Philadelphia’s regional transit agency SEPTA announced a $8.58 million deal to acquire 24 second‑hand commuter rail coaches from Quebec’s Exo authority. The purchase is financed through $220 million in emergency funding earmarked by Governor Josh Shapiro for safety upgrades after federal inspections...
Feature*: Integration Failures that only Appear on Real Vehicles
Nitish Sanghi highlights that autonomous‑vehicle stacks that pass simulation, replay and bench testing can still fail once deployed on a real vehicle. Timing jitter, clock drift, and sensor‑calibration shifts emerge only when the full hardware‑software system operates under real‑world conditions....
Lewis Hamilton Mobs a Ferrari F40 in His Own New ‘Tokyo Drift’ Video
Lewis Hamilton released a one‑minute Tokyo‑drift video featuring a red Ferrari F40 during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. He teamed with longtime photographer Larry Chen to capture high‑energy clips and photos of the iconic supercar tearing through city streets. The...
National Diesel Average Rises for the 14th Consecutive Week, Reports Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration reported diesel prices rose to $5.643 per gallon for the week of April 6, marking the 14th consecutive weekly increase and a $2.00 jump from a year ago. The price is up 24.2 cents from the previous...
$51 Million In New EV Charger Funding Available In Michigan
Michigan’s Department of Transportation announced the release of $51 million in discretionary NEVI formula funds to accelerate fast‑charging infrastructure across the state. The money will target gaps on major highways, aiming for a charger roughly every 60 miles and expanding the network...
5 Policy Principles that Will Be Key to Next Surface Transportation Bill
Congress is drafting the next multiyear surface‑transportation bill as the Highway Trust Fund faces a projected shortfall by 2028. A Consumer Reports white paper outlines five policy principles and compares six funding mechanisms, from modest fuel‑tax hikes to a $250...
Nelson-Jameson Begins Expansion Project to Bolster Cold Storage, Logistics
Nelson-Jameson announced a major expansion of its Fairview, Pennsylvania distribution center to increase cold‑storage capacity for dairy cultures. The project targets faster, more reliable deliveries to Northeast food manufacturers while cutting dry‑ice consumption through localized shipping routes. It also aligns...