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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. As professional drivers, the folks wheeling semi-trucks should be a cut above the rest of us. But getting paid to do something doesn’t guarantee that you’re always going to do it perfectly, and when a big rig is involved, the consequences of any mistake can be embarrassingly huge. Earlier this week, an unoccupied semi truck rolled into an excavation site at the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline in remote Saxon, Wisconsin. It collided with the pipeline, releasing a…

BYD celebrates the opening of its 10,000th flash charging station in China during a livestream on August 28, 2026. Credit: BYD BYD doubled its flash charging network in less than 5 months, but must still add about 80 stations a day on average to meet its full-year target. The network has delivered 210 million kWh of electricity, with drivers of other vehicle brands accounting for nearly one-third of its users. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has opened its 10,000th flash charging station in China in Shenzhen, bringing its ultra-fast charging network halfway to its full-year target. The new energy vehicle (NEV) giant…

I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren’t thrilled with the idea of you disappearing for three months.) But I’ve been longing to reconnect with my love of the outdoors and just recently took my kids on their first camping trip. So I discovered A Trail Tale at a really opportune time. It’s an interactive trail journal created by Andy Moliski with help from his brothers Adam…

Demand for MacGregor’s maritime cranes has been strong in the first half of 2026, and Swedish heavy lift experts say their electric offerings are now making up more than 80% of the company’s new crane orders. Over the last fifteen years, more than 600 international container ships have already been fitted with MacGregor’s electric cranes – and the global demand for more electric cranes only seems to be accelerating. “I’m very happy to see that electric drive technology became a new industry standard as our customers see the significant benefits,” says Magnus Sjöberg, Executive Vice President, Merchant Solutions Division, MacGregor. “By…

An ESPN Unlimited subscription seems like the easiest way to get into all the tennis action. Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock With summer winding down and Wimbledon in the books, it’s finally time for the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships. The US Open starts on Sunday, August 30 and runs through Sunday, September 13, bringing some of tennis’ best and brightest to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York for the final Grand Slam of the season. While the whole tournament will be viewable on broadcast TV, with matches primarily airing on ESPN, ABC…

Ford’s mid-engine expertise has long proven that American automakers can build world-class supercars — but the GT’s retirement has left a conspicuous gap in the Blue Oval’s lineup. As rivals push boundaries with accessible mid-engine performance, the question isn’t just whether Ford can fill that gap, but which nameplate deserves the honor. Two candidates keep surfacing in enthusiast circles: the Mustang and, increasingly, the long-dormant Thunderbird. When Ford retired the mid-engine GT, the potential for a new model to occupy that slot on the Ford roster grew considerably. And where there’s potential, there’s speculation. That speculation only became more convincing…

The 2027 Ram 1500 is arriving at dealers now with a lineup that spans ten trim levels, four engines, and a price range from $45,170 to $91,795 with destination before specialty models. KBB listings confirm 2026 Big Horn configurations at $3,500 below sticker and RHO models at $6,775 below sticker on current dealer inventory, reflecting the discount environment that carries directly into 2027 negotiations. Confirmed pricing sourced from Cars.com and Car and Driver data compiled in July 2026: Tradesman at $45,170, Express at $47,295, Big Horn/Lone Star at $50,425, Warlock at $56,010, and Longhorn at $79,895, all including…

In other words, in any of these situations, you will fall foul of the law and could be prosecuted for passing a red traffic light. You’re guilty if you contravene a red light whether you intend to or not. Advertisement – Article continues belowThe only legal exception in this case is if the lights aren’t illuminated at all, i.e. they’re present but switched off completely, or are broken and not illuminated. In this instance, the Highway Code (rule 176) says you should treat the light as an unmarked junction, and proceed with caution. What should you do at a broken…

The Porsche 911 is the quintessential enthusiast car and all about pure driving pleasure. So, the idea of not being able to get it with a stick seems outrageous, but the German automaker did axe the manual on three of its 911 variants in 2025. The base Carrera, its S version, and the GTS were all stripped of their manual shifters at the time, which caused quite a bit of upset among gearheads and dedicated P-car aficionados. Not all hope was lost, though, because Porsche later announced it’ll bring the manual option back to the 992.2 Carrera S for the…

Serving as Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance division, the Mercedes-AMG brand has experimented with various models within the standard Mercedes-Benz lineup, unlocking their potential as high-performance models with bigger engines, improved drivetrains, and more prominent aesthetic features to rival the likes of creations from the BMW M and Audi RS divisions. From luxury sedans like the S-Class to full-size SUVs, the Mercedes-AMG treatment has touched upon every segment the German brand occupies. A popular segment that is prevalent among current AMG offerings is coupes, ranging from grand tourers to coupe-inspired models. With many Mercedes-AMG coupe models currently available in the range, it’s…