Volkswagen stumbled upon a valuable asset in its acquisition of Navistar International by way of its Traton subsidiary: the Scout brand. Despite decades of struggle to penetrate the US market effectively, Volkswagen sees potential in…
Should Planes Fly on Cleaner Fuel? The Case for SAF in the US
Planes are aiming for zero emissions by 2050, but right now, there aren’t many options to cut down on pollution except for using new, cleaner airplanes. A special kind of fuel called sustainable aviation fuel…
Taking a Final Flight: NASA Says Goodbye to Its Trusted DC-8
It’s the end of an era for NASA’s DC-8 airplane! After faithfully serving for 37 years, the plane took its last flight on May 15th. This historic aircraft wasn’t always a NASA research plane. Built…
Hundreds to Lose Jobs at Airplane Parts Maker Due to Boeing Slowdown
Spirit AeroSystems, a major player in aerostructures manufacturing, is facing challenges that will result in the layoff of 400-450 hourly employees in the coming weeks. This decision comes as Spirit adjusts its production of 737…
Graveyard of Giants: 5 Awesome Planes Resting in the World’s Biggest Boneyard
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, known as “The Boneyard,” in Tucson, Arizona, is famous for having the world’s largest collection of stored military aircraft. Managed by the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), it holds…
Who Rocks the F-16? Top Air Forces with This Mighty Jet
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately known as the “Viper,” holds the title of the world’s most widely used fixed-wing military aircraft, with 26 nations employing it in their air forces. This makes it comparable in…
Dream of Private Flying? Here’s What a Cessna Citation Mustang Costs
Approaching nearly two decades since its debut in 2006, the Cessna 510 Citation Mustang remains a popular choice in the very light jet (VLJ) category despite production coming to a halt. With a total of…
Biden’s Chinese Tariffs Could Prove to be More Effective Than Trump’s
When President Trump placed high taxes on goods from China in 2018, like cars, people thought it would help the U.S. But it didn’t work out that way. China hit back with their own taxes,…
New Onvo L60 Aims to Be the Electric SUV Champion
Nio aims to take on the Tesla Model Y’s dominance as the world’s best-selling vehicle with a new, more affordable sub-brand. The new vehicle, named the Onvo L60, boasts an optional ultra-long-range battery capable of…
Chevy’s Electric SUV is Here! New Equinox EV Arrives Now
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, a compact crossover, is finally reaching dealerships across the US after some production delays at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. Assembly started in February, and now General Motors’ affordable…
Tesla Trouble: Car Lots Overflowing with Unsold Cars
About 400 Tesla electric cars were found parked in a closed mall lot near Saint Louis, Missouri. But this might be just a small part of a bigger issue with thousands more Teslas waiting to…
Surge in Smashed Stations! Who’s Sabotaging Electric Car Chargers In The US
EV charger vandalism is on the rise across the US. Thieves are targeting the copper wiring in charging stations, causing major problems for both charging station owners and electric vehicle drivers. In recent months, Tesla…
Future of Driving? Tesla Tests Car That Sees Without Mirrors
Could this be Tesla’s first try at a self-driving taxi? People spotted a changed-up Model 3, with cameras in different spots than usual, driving on a freeway in Palo Alto, California. It had Texas manufacturer…
Kia EV6 Price Drops With Limited Time Offer – Save Thousands
The Kia EV6 is already a favorite among EV enthusiasts, and now a new deal makes it an even better value. Kia has introduced a $1,500 Select VIN Summer cash incentive, which can be combined…
Electric Cars Gaining Ground in Germany: Sales Jump 8%
In April, there was a 20% boost in new car registrations in Germany compared to last year, hitting 243,102 in total. From January to April, registrations reached 937,887, marking an 8% rise from the previous…
Don’t Believe the Hype: Tesla Cybertruck Can’t Outrun Porsche
Last year, when Tesla launched the Cybertruck, they made a video of it racing against a Porsche 911. The catch? The Cybertruck was towing another 911 on a trailer. From a marketing perspective, the stunt…
Can Hyundai’s Hot Hatch Beat Tesla in a Drag Race?
Ever since it came out, the Tesla Model Y Performance has been the favorite for people wanting a sporty electric SUV. But now, there are other choices too, as more car companies are making similar…
Tesla Cybertruck Accelerates Past Rivian R1T in U.S. Registrations, Ford F-150 Lightning Leads Electric Pickup Market
Despite being on sale for only about half a year, the Tesla Cybertruck has already outpaced the Rivian R1T in U.S. registrations as of March, according to S&P Global Mobility data. The Rivian R1T, the…
Kia’s Shocking Pickup Electric Truck Seen Cruising American Roads
Kia is getting ready to jump into the electric truck market in the US! They were recently spotted testing a mysterious truck in California. It’s covered in black camouflage, but it looks like it might…
Honda Powers Up for Electric Future with $65 Billion Investment
As we move into mid-2024, it’s clear that automakers are hesitating on their once-bold commitments to going fully electric. Volkswagen is having second thoughts, Mercedes-Benz is finding it harder than expected to part with the…
90 Miles on a Single Charge? This E-Bike is an Adventure Machine
The trend of e-bikes is catching the attention of power sports enthusiasts as the lines between bicycles and motorcycles continue to blur. Models like the Surron and Ubco boast features and specifications that appeal to…
Biden’s EV Tariffs Fail to Shake China’s Confidence
Earlier this week, the United States put big new taxes on things made in China, especially electric cars. The Biden Administration made electric cars from China cost twice as much, and raised taxes on other…
The CyberHammer: Tesla’s Controversial Self-Inflicted Solution
Even though it’s not very strong, a lot of people think the Tesla Cybertruck is super tough. The company knows this and decided to make a new product called the CyberHammer. It’s just like the…
Musk Purportedly Clears House at Tesla Over Charging Team Disagreement
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, fired the leader of the Supercharger department and her entire team last month. This decision caused confusion and raised many questions because Tesla had recently convinced other carmakers to…
Trump’s Boeing 757 Hits Parked Plane Causing Incident at Airport
Former President Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 hit a parked corporate jet at West Palm Beach International Airport. Luckily, no one got hurt, but the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into what happened. This incident adds…