Subaru Corporation (TSE:5383) and its North American partners, Subaru of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDBA) and Subaru Canada, Inc. (TSE:5383) are making a major step change in support for vehicle financing throughout North America. The automaker has announced it will create a new captive finance arm, offering financing directly to customers, retailers and dealers in the U.S. […]
Why the Iconic Rear Wing of the Lamborghini Countach Actually Slowed It Down
Some decades back when Countach prototype images were being photographed on the road circling the Sant Agata Bolognese, it appeared out of this world; its extremely low, wedge shaped profile, sharp edged lines and proportions defied almost every convention of the automotive industry design. The witnesses who were able to observe the first few testing […]
Mobile License Plate Readers on Repossession Vehicles Drive Expanding Surveillance Networks
Cruising down your local street is now also an exercise in data collection. Along our roadways there are a growing number of passive sensors picking up where your car has been. These pole top cameras are maybe more visible than others; mobile sensors are even popping up. Car re-possession vehicle mounted scanners routinely patrol a […]
Volkswagen Considers New Pickup Truck Production at Its Chattanooga Plant
VW is looking to substantially increase its U.S. Vehicle portfolio with a pickup truck that would be produced in the U.S. A German media report cited by Reuters said it is possible this vehicle would be assembled at the company’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. It is possible that truck would be based on the Atlas crossover, […]
A Detailed Look at Key Fighter Aircraft of the Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is among the world’s oldest single service independent air forces. It has been involved in the great wars and technological shifts of the last hundred years. From the flimsy bi-planes of WWI air forces progressed to propeller driven fighters, radar guided night interceptors, supersonic fast jets and now stealth fighters. Every […]
10 Iconic American Fighter Planes and Their Contributions to Aviation History
From the days of heavily armed piston fighters fighting in the skies over the Pacific to aircraft that would dominate the skies with sophistication, American military aircraft history is littered with examples of aircraft that changed the way air combat was conducted. The aircraft were moulded by the needs of the times and a great […]
Jay Leno Unveils a Forgotten $10 Million Mercedes Gullwing Treasure
With classic cars, one would have ordinary discoveries, and the second category are rediscovered legends. The tales of the lost garages, dusty barns, and the lost treasures have always been attractive to the enthusiasts. In many cases, such stories result in deteriorated old cars of low prices. However, there are occasions, when a discovery occurs […]
A Legacy of Flaws: 10 of America’s Worst Military Aircraft
Most folks imagine sleek fighter jets when they hear U.S. military flight dominance in the skies, famous battles carved into time. Machines such as the F-22 or bold propeller-driven planes from wartime tend to grab all the praise. Yet buried beneath each triumph is a trail of trial runs, wrong turns, expensive flops hardly anyone […]
Exploring the 10 U.S. States with the Worst Highways
Driving across the United States can be a different experience depending on where you start your trip. Sometimes the highways are nice and smooth. It is easy to drive for a long time. In other places the roads are full of holes and bumps and there is always construction going on. The United States highways […]
Understanding Rising Auto Loan Delinquency Rates and Solutions for Lenders and Borrowers
Auto loans represent a cornerstone of household independence, giving millions of Americans access to employment, family responsibilities, and everyday necessities. Yet the financial pressure surrounding vehicle ownership has intensified considerably. The serious delinquency rate for auto loans, defined as balances 90 or more days past due, reached 5.6% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the […]