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PACCAR Parts has opened its new parts distribution center in Calgary, Alberta, the company’s third distribution center in Canada. The facility is intended to improve delivery speed and parts availability across Western Canada. “Our new Calgary distribution center represents a significant investment in supporting dealers and customers across Western Canada,” said Wibo de Booij, assistant general manager of operations for PACCAR Parts. “Combined with advanced inventory management technology, the facility enhances part availability, accelerates order fulfillment and helps maximize customer uptime.” The 180,000‑square‑foot facility began operations in February 2026. It is part of PACCAR Parts’ global distribution network, which includes…

A Li i6 electric SUV on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost. The new-generation Li Mega and upcoming Li i9 will gradually switch from CATL batteries to batteries developed in-house by Li Auto. Pre-orders for the 2026 Li i6 will open in late September, with deliveries starting in early November. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) plans to roll out batteries developed in-house across its entire lineup and launch the 2026 Li i6 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) with its own battery and chip in the fourth quarter. The Chinese automaker detailed the roll-out in a WeChat…

Toyota models are some of the best to buy if you are looking to hold on to some money after five or ten years of ownership. Its sensible lineup of Camrys, Corollas, RAV4s, and Highlanders is practically synonymous with value for money. However, it is not just the sensible everyday cars. One of Toyota’s finest sports cars was discontinued this year, and while it is one of the best old-school-designed, nostalgia-inducing two-seater sports cars made in recent years, it is bucking the usual value-shedding trend seen among its rivals. Most Sports Cars Are A Fast Track To Depreciation Front action…

Linguists call it genericization — the moment a brand name becomes shorthand for an entire product category. In the automotive world, few names have achieved that status more completely than Jeep, which drivers routinely use to describe any rugged 4×4 or off-road-capable SUV, regardless of who built it. But here’s the uncomfortable question Jeep’s product planners probably don’t love asking: what happens when a rival starts building a vehicle that fits that description better than Jeep itself does? That rival is Mahindra, and its second-generation Thar has quietly stolen considerable limelight from the American icon. You could make a compelling…

Rivian is rolling out RivianOS 2, the biggest overhaul of its in-car software since the R1 first shipped. For the first time, it puts every vehicle the company sells on a single software stack. The update, version 2026.31, started reaching eligible R1 and R2 vehicles today. It brings a rebuilt interface, Unreal Engine 5 graphics, real-time police and speed-camera alerts, and a deeper AI layer Rivian calls Unified Intelligence. One software stack across the whole lineup Until now, first-generation R1s, second-generation R1s, and the new R2 ran on software that had drifted apart. RivianOS 2 pulls them back together onto…

WhatsApp is preparing to eliminate one of its biggest friction points by letting you hop on voice and video calls with people who don’t have an account. According to a new report from WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is working on a new guest calling feature for WhatsApp Web that’ll let non-users join a call through a link without needing to download the app, create a profile, or verify their phone number. Call anyone, no account needed Earlier this year, WhatsApp started rolling out a guest chat feature that lets users text non-users by sharing a link. The platform now appears…

As well as VGS, the EV4 GT has Kia’s Active Sound Design system that feeds artificial engine noise into the cabin. The sound itself is reminiscent of the five-cylinder warble of an Audi Quattro, although the set-up is entirely optional if you prefer the silent acceleration that most EVs deliver. Advertisement – Article continues belowThe combination of simulated gearshifts and audio accompaniment adds another dimension to the EV drive, although like the set-up in the EV6 GT, the simulated ratios feel a little short, and you can easily end up hitting the virtual rev limiter when changing manually. The shifts…

If you’re considering a sports car for the first time, it’s easy to find yourself dazzled by performance figures like 0–60 mph sprints and top speeds. Perhaps your only criteria while decision-making pertains to handling and horsepower. That’s all fine to consider, but driving high-powered sports cars without experience could lead to disaster. Entry-level sports cars with lower power and better safety ratings are often the best way to introduce yourself to some of the most fun you can have in a vehicle. We composed a list of the safest entry-level sports cars by sifting through heaps of data and…

German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe’s first entirely commercial orbital rocket. It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded. This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport.“Today, Isar Aerospace opened space from Continental Europe. Launch continues to be the largest bottleneck for the global space industry and from today on, there is a true alternative for commercial and institutional customers … Europe now has sovereign access to space. We have entered into…

With several high-performance and experimental sports cars on his resume, it’s not difficult to understand why General Motors engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov is known as the “father of the Corvette.” The man was so instrumental in the car’s continued development – especially in the 1960s and 1970s – that several more modern Corvettes have been rumored to bear his name. Most recently, we assumed the ZR1X would be called the Zora before Chevy announced its alphanumeric appellation. And yet, the automaker isn’t ready to let the name go. Just five days ago, Chevrolet applied to safeguard the word “Zora” for use…