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With no end in sight for tensions in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed since February (depending on who you ask) and continues to take a heavy toll on global gas prices. Peace talks between the United States and Iran have repeatedly failed to yield a long-term solution, so there’s no telling when prices at the pump will finally come down. As it stands, higher fuel-related expenses are pushing up the cost of essential goods at a time when inflation is already a major concern for many households. The whole situation is a mess and showing…

China NEV Monthly Sales (CPCA) 2024-2026 Month 2024 2025 2026 January 673,536 744,052 596,000 February 381,626 686,000 464,000 March 718,498 991,000 848,000 April 675,484 905,000 849,000 May 796,811 1,021,000 950,000 June 856,354 1,111,000 1,007,000 July 881,021 987,000 951,000 August 1,024,848 1,101,000 1,005,000 September 1,122,467 1,296,000 October 1,195,018 1,282,000 November 1,266,990 1,321,000 December 1,302,599 1,337,000 China passenger NEV retail sales — CPCA 2024 2025 2026 China’s NEV retail sales fell 10.1% year-on-year to 1.005 million in August, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. NEV exports surged 154.7% year-on-year, accounting for 58.4% of total passenger car exports. China’s new energy vehicle…

Mazda Canada Inc. reported sales of 7,592 vehicles in August 2026. The month included record August results for the CX‑30 and CX‑70, continued double‑digit growth for the all‑new CX‑5 and sustained year‑to‑date gains for the CX‑90. Through the first eight months of 2026, Mazda Canada has sold 49,694 vehicles. The CX‑5 remained Mazda Canada’s best‑selling model with 3,150 units sold, up 15.3 per cent year‑over‑year and 11.3 per cent year‑to‑date. The CX‑30 set a new August record with 1,647 units sold, increasing 2.3 per cent year‑over‑year. The CX‑70 also posted its strongest August on record, rising 3.0 per cent year‑over‑year.…

ENGWE has just launched its latest all-terrain electric bike, the E26 3.0, and the company is going big on power this time around. The new model combines dual hub motors, full suspension, and chunky fat tires into a bike that looks designed to handle just about anything you can throw at it. While ENGWE has plenty of commuter-focused models, this new launch appears to be designed for the dirt – and has the power to match it. The ENGWE E26 3.0 uses a pair of hub motors rated for a combined 2,000W of peak power, with ENGWE claiming up to…

Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome have been borrowing ideas from each other for years, and Microsoft appears to have spotted another Chrome feature worth bringing over. As Windows Report has spotted, a new Tab Groups button is starting to appear in Edge Canary for people using vertical tabs. Instead of hunting through your open tabs to find a particular group, the new button provides one place to see the groups you’ve already created or start a new one. It isn’t an entirely new feature for Edge. Microsoft’s browser has supported Tab Groups for some time, including when using vertical tabs.…

In today’s age of technological overload and the rise of silent electric powertrains, a timeless riding experience feels all the more special. Right now, the no-brainer choices for a timeless riding experience are mostly limited to American heritage-rich marques like Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, both of which have kept the air-cooled era alive. But these motorcycles (cruisers, baggers, and full dressers) often lack versatility because of their low-slung, stretched-out dimensions and weight. This makes the timeless experience enjoyable only on wide-open roads. However, a hidden classic-vibing motorcycle from across the pond balances performance, dimensions, accessibility, and timeless appeal to offer…

Here’s a question worth asking the next time a shop quotes you four figures for a headlight replacement: why can’t you just fix the part that’s actually broken? In most modern vehicles, the answer comes down to a tube of adhesive. Headlight assemblies are glued shut at the factory, which means a cracked lens or a failed seal condemns the entire unit — a wasteful outcome that costs owners real money and sends perfectly serviceable hardware to the landfill. Mercedes-Benz has decided that’s no longer acceptable, and it’s doing something about it. The fix sounds almost comically simple: use screws…

Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, superior specs make it feel like the phone I wish Samsung had made.The 18 Fold is Xiaomi’s first book-style foldable since 2024’s Mix Fold 4, but the company has followed Huawei and Samsung in moving to a short, squat design. Xiaomi’s phone goes further though: It’s both shorter and wider…

Pictures of the new Audi A2 e-tron

Few engines carry the kind of cult status that the thunderous Dodge V10 does. While most enthusiasts know the Viper V10 from its natural habitat under the long hood of America’s most notorious sports car, Spania GTA had a bolder idea: drop a heavily modified version of that engine into a lightweight, track-focused machine that would leave the Viper itself in the dust. The result was the GTA Spano, a low-volume supercar from Valencia that deserves far more attention than it typically gets. More Potent Than The Viper 2013 Spania GTA Spano Exterior Finished In Red Driving Along Coastal RoadSpania…