Nicknamed the “Queen of the Skies” since it first flew, there’s no doubt that the Boeing 747 is one of the most recognizable airplanes of all time. For many years, the Jumbo jet, with its unique upper-deck hump, powerful four engines and immense size, represented international flight for countless people. But the Qantas Boeing 747 […]
GM’s Indiana EV Battery Plant Pauses Amid Shifting Demand
But a large-scale industrial plant set to stand in the rolling fields of northern Indiana is now at a standstill, at least for the time being, as its partners General Motors and the battery manufacturer Samsung SDI temporarily halted the massive $3.5 billion project to produce EV batteries. Planned for the 680-acre New Carlisle, Indiana […]
How Florida’s Legal Reforms Unlocked a Billion-Dollar USAA Payout
For quite some time now, many drivers have unfortunately become used to seeing the costs of insurance continue to creep up each year, to the point where any savings seems like a distant memory. Given that landscape, USAA’s announcement of returning about $1 billion to its Florida members should turn some heads. Instead of simply […]
U.S. Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of North American Auto Pact
For decades, the North American auto industry has woven together one of the globe’s most integrated supply chains. Components can cross into three countries on their journey into a car or truck built in Detroit, Windsor or Puebla and still wind up at a dealership, thanks to an integrated production system that has fostered billions […]
Global Supply Chain Crisis Threatens Essential Motor Oils
A vehicle runs on much more than gasoline or diesel. Your car’s engine uses uniquely created oil lubricants which minimize friction, guard essential internal elements of the engine, boost efficiency in the burning of fuel and prolong engine performance and life. Though the increasing expense of gasoline fuel can be a prominent subject when talking […]
Auto Finance Fraud Reaches Record Levels Fueled by AI Rings
Auto lending has an unprecedented rise in sophisticated fraud, with loss exposure growing to a record $10.4 billion in 2023. That number marks a 13 percent jump compared with the previous year’s loss estimate of $9.2 billion. The surge wasn’t isolated. Instead, it signifies the rising impact of organized criminal rings that leverage high-tech tools, […]
US House Panel Advances Vehicle Repair Bill Amid Data Access Debate
Modern vehicles have become increasingly sophisticated and complex devices, utilizing computers, microprocessors, and data exchanges in addition to traditional mechanical systems. With the rise of such complexities, the task of servicing and repairing motor vehicles has become exponentially more difficult. Independent repair facilities, dealers, manufacturers, and consumers are all stakeholders in the evolving regulatory environment […]
China’s 2026 Roadmap for the Future of Cars
The automotive industry faces one of the most interesting crossroads in its history, and the choices made in the coming years will fundamentally reshape the future of mobility. Governments and manufacturers around the world are investing heavily in electric mobility, intelligent transportation, new battery technologies, and much more. However, China’s recent proposed roadmap for automotive […]
Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus: A Deep Dive into the Modern Military Tanker
While military aircraft such as fighter planes or strategic bombers play an important role in contemporary aerial warfare, they are not the only factors ensuring an organization’s air superiority. Long-range aircraft, along with the support of transport planes, are essential for maintaining peacetime patrols, conducting humanitarian operations, reconnaissance, overseas missions, and other tasks. Refueling operations […]
Unearthing Automotive History at an Iowa Salvage Yard
The town of Allison, Iowa is a small and quiet place, but there is a huge field on it, and there is so much more on it than old cars and rusting metal. Rons auto salvage has now been a place of collectors, restorers, and any one who enjoys reading the rich history of American […]