Raw Grit, Ingenious Tread, and Fearless Freight: What’s Roaring Forward This Week

Explore the latest in mobility: Dethleffs’ first 4×4 motorhome, Mickey Thompson’s tire design secrets, and how electric trucks are reshaping long-haul freight.
Jaguar Registrations Took a Laughably Low Turn Last Month

As Jaguar gears up for a major transformation, it’s been trimming its vehicle lineup — and the impact is starting to show.
Wienermobiles Go Full Throttle in the Wienie 500 at Indy

Slaw Dog snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at the first-ever Wienie 500 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race during the Indianapolis 500 on Friday.
Texas Approves Bill Safeguarding Small-Sized Kei Vehicles

In a surprising twist for a state famous for oversized pickups and wide-open roads, Texas has just cleared the way for some of the world’s tiniest vehicles to cruise legally on its streets.
The U.S. Senate’s Effort to Block California’s Vehicle-Emission Rules

In a significant political and environmental development, the U.S. Senate has passed a resolution aimed at blocking California’s authority to enforce strict vehicle-emission rules, including its landmark plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, according to the Maryland Daily Record.
Porsche Might Revive One of Its Weirdest Icons

Porsche fans might want to buckle up — because one of the brand’s most head-scratching and collectible creations could be making a return.
All Six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles Set to Race at the Indy 500

Oscar Mayer has announced that all six of its iconic Wienermobiles will be hitting the track in a head-to-head race, marking what the brand is playfully calling their first-ever “meat up”.
U.S. Auto Market on Edge as 25% Tariffs Hit Imports from Canada and Mexico

The U.S. auto industry is bracing for significant disruption this week as newly enacted 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts from Canada and Mexico go into effect.
GM Ditches CarPlay and Android Auto: Why the Shift Sparks Debate

General Motors (GM) has made a significant shift in its approach to in-car infotainment by phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its electric vehicles (EVs), starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV.
Nissan to Eliminate 11,000 Additional Jobs and Close Seven Plants

Nissan, the Japanese automaker, has announced plans to eliminate an additional 11,000 jobs worldwide and close seven factories as part of a major restructuring effort in response to declining sales.