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bleedingcool.comA small group of new vehicles still lists under $25,000 before destination charges, taxes, and dealer markups. Data show the number of models with average transaction prices below $30,000 fell from 27 last May to 20 in April.
freepressjournal.inAverage diesel prices fell to 167.14p per litre by month end. Petrol prices also declined, delivering savings for drivers of standard family cars.
Ty Gibbs recorded the fastest qualifying lap at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday. Carson Hocevar will start alongside him on the front row for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350.
news.sky.comGB News reported that mandatory Intelligent Speed Assist systems on new UK and EU cars show lower accuracy when measured at each speed-limit change. Thatcham Research found the worst vehicle fell to 74.3 percent accuracy and displayed invalid limits including 5 mph and 100 mph.
thesouthafrican.comSales of vehicles from Chinese brands reached 99,740 units between January and May, more than one-tenth of the 924,763 total cars sold in the UK. Consumer interest has risen sharply, with two in five motorists now considering a Chinese car for their next purchase.
apnews.comMasked assailants torched a mosque, multiple homes and vehicles in an affluent Palestinian suburb on June 26. One house was set ablaze while a couple remained inside. Haaretz reported the incidents.
citizen.co.zaGB News reported that the UK has around 12,000 ANPR cameras scanning over 100 million plates daily. More councils are using the system for traffic enforcement while the Department for Transport considers penalty points and vehicle seizures for untaxed cars.
news.sky.comMexico’s newly appointed ambassador to the UK disclosed assets including 10 houses, seven cars and jewellery valued above $1 million. The filing lists properties in Mexico, the United States and Spain along with bank accounts in four countries. The disclosures come from a public…
EngadgetThe company unveiled pricing and models for its robotics products after reporting sales of more than 15 cars. It expects to ship over 100 units in June 2026.
France 24The Climate Change Committee published its latest assessment on Wednesday showing strong renewable energy progress and electric vehicle uptake but sharply slower heat pump installations. Chair Nigel Topping warned that policy reversals would harm investor confidence and raise liv…
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck said he has worked 13-hour days at the team facility since arriving nearly six weeks ago. Beck has spent time after meetings with the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party between 2010 and 2022. The funds were spent on cars, kitchenware and toiletries.
ForbesComplexCon will mark its tenth year in Los Angeles on October 3-4 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. The event will feature music headlined by Playboi Carti and Ken Carson under the artistic direction of 00pium and Hiroshi Fujiwara & Fragment Design.
The IndependentEdmunds identified five used plug-in hybrid models from 2018 to 2025 that offer electric range and reduced gasoline use. The vehicles span small cars, compact SUVs, three-row SUVs, luxury SUVs, and performance sedans.
ianvisits.co.ukRail Europe has added the Campania Express train service to its offerings for travel within Italy's Campania region. The new routes provide reserved seating and air-conditioned cars between Naples and several popular tourist sites.
manilatimes.netBroad Arrow Auctions will conduct its first Paris auction on February 3, 2027, during Rétromobile Week at The Peninsula Paris hotel. The sale will feature collector cars and include preview days from February 1 to 3.
winnipegfreepress.comThousands of demonstrators gathered in Belfast on Saturday to protest rioting that followed a stabbing. The unrest included fires set to homes and cars earlier in the week.
automotiveworld.comThe prime minister plans to reduce the electric vehicle sales mandate. The change would lower the required share of new all-electric cars from 80% to 50% by 2030.
deccanchronicle.comMore than 200 masked men and youths set a bus and several cars ablaze in Belfast. Fire crews responded to 62 incidents across Northern Ireland, most in the city.
Demonstrators set fire to buildings and cars and blocked streets in Belfast on Tuesday evening. The unrest followed a knife attack in the city that was recorded on video and widely shared.
france24.comHundreds of masked demonstrators gathered at multiple locations on 10 June 2026 after a knife attack the previous night. A bus, several cars and a building were set alight, forcing evacuations.
nypost.comCars and buildings were being set on fire, with smoke rising over Belfast as protests over Monday night's knife attack intensified. A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over the incident, which sparked the protests. Sky's @danwnews and @ConnorGillies report
Nbc NewsHundreds of demonstrators gathered across Belfast on Tuesday following the charging of a Sudanese man in a Monday night stabbing. Police used armored vehicles while some protesters set cars and a bus on fire.
The IndependentCuba's fuel shortages have idled many vintage American cars used as shared taxis. Officials attribute the shortages to tightened U.S. sanctions that began in January.
nypost.comBenge went 5-for-5 with a home run and triple to lead the Mets to their first road series win since May 7.
bbc.co.ukKimi Antonelli took victory in the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after two safety cars and a red flag interrupted the race. The result extended Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points over Hamilton.
The IndependentGeorge Russell stated that teammate Kimi Antonelli holds a 43-point lead after Mercedes won every race this season. Friday practice in Monaco showed Ferrari ahead of the Mercedes cars.
The 4th Infantry Division ran its most complex NGC2 exercise last month, with dispersed posts that set up in about 30 minutes and stayed connected while moving.
japantimes.co.jpNissan signed a non-binding agreement to discuss contract manufacturing for Chery at its Sunderland factory. The Japanese automaker aims to start production for the Chinese company on line 1 in the 2027 financial year if talks succeed.
usatoday.comA secret Southern California facility stores luxury cars and sports memorabilia bought with diverted federal funds. Prosecutors say the items mark early steps in recovering money lost to fraud schemes.
GristA new Insurify report shows electric vehicles cost $3,159 per year to insure on average, nearly $1,000 more than internal combustion engine vehicles. The gap varies by state and model, with repair costs cited as a primary driver.
nbcnews.comHuman remains found in Carson National Forest have been identified as those of a 53-year-old administrative assistant reported missing from Los Alamos National Laboratory nearly a year ago. Police recovered a handgun near the site and the cause of death remains undetermined.
Abc NewsTens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked roads and trains in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv area on Monday. Police used water cannons and horses to manage crowds that set cars on fire and attacked a soldier.
techjuice.pkFederal authorities displayed dozens of luxury vehicles and collectibles recovered from fraud schemes. The items illustrate efforts to recover funds lost to Medicare and Medicaid fraud under the current administration.
techjuice.pkCBS News reported that a secret Southern California warehouse stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and sports memorabilia seized in federal fraud investigations. Officials said recovery of stolen funds remains difficult as the Trump administration targets Medicare and other p…
foxnews.comCBS News reported that a secret federal law enforcement warehouse in Southern California stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and stacks of sports memorabilia seized from California fraudsters.
Carson Hocevar said Spire Motorsports held a group photo Tuesday around the truck Kyle Busch drove to victory at Dover. The session occurred after Busch's death on May 21.
The BbcThe Italian automaker introduced its first battery-powered model, drawing public and political reaction over its appearance and departure from traditional designs. The vehicle targets a different buyer segment than conventional supercars.
The team intends to evaluate the third-round draft pick during the regular season. Officials expect either of two veterans to open the year at quarterback.
wwd.comGucci and Renault's Alpine Formula One team have agreed to a partnership under which the cars will race in the luxury brand's colors from the 2027 season onward.
bbc.co.ukA former designer at MGA Entertainment who created the CarTuned line of diecast cars was charged with stealing more than $1 million worth of the collectibles. Prosecutors announced the charges.
TechCrunchVolvo Cars reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce that exempts the automaker from a ban on Chinese-connected vehicle technology. The Swedish company, majority owned by China's Geely Holding, said the approval allows it to continue selling vehicles in the United…
thehindu.comA tree fell on a 49-year-old woman in the Bronx on Memorial Day, injuring her and damaging multiple cars. Police said the incident occurred after several days of rain.
sixthtone.comA new Nature Food study reports that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies averaged 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent per year in the 2010s. The figure equals the annual emissions of 239 million cars and makes rice the largest non-livestock source in agriculture.
More than 20 teams competed Sunday in the annual Waterloo EV Challenge at the University of Waterloo. Students designed, built and raced single-seat electric vehicles on a campus course.
cnet.comA year-long test of 15 mounts identified three models that provide stable phone positioning and wireless charging for cars without built-in navigation systems. The evaluation focused on mounting strength, charging speed, and heat management during extended drives.
Abc NewsA suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 19 people and wounding over 70 others. Two train cars overturned and caught fire, and the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for targeting a train…
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle beside a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday. The blast overturned two cars, killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 70 others.
financialpost.comThe International Energy Agency released its Global EV Outlook 2026, covering developments in electric cars, batteries, charging infrastructure, and manufacturing.
ForbesLamborghini has added electric motors to its entire vehicle lineup while retaining internal combustion engines. CEO Stephan Winkelmann stated the company will continue this hybrid approach for the foreseeable future.
bbc.co.ukFour people, including two five-year-old children, were taken to hospital with critical injuries after a collision between two cars on the A59 in Gisburn. Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
thehindubusinessline.comUber president and chief operating officer Andrew Macdonald spoke with CNN's Fareed Zakaria about autonomous cars and the potential future need for driver's licenses. The interview was published on May 22, 2026.
techcentral.co.zaElectric car sales increased 20 percent worldwide in 2025 and passed 20 million units. One in four new cars sold that year was electric.
SemaforThe International Energy Agency forecast that nearly 30 percent of cars sold worldwide this year will be electric or plug-in hybrid models. The projection comes despite an 8 percent drop in global EV sales during the first quarter.
New York PostA Los Angeles Fire Department engine responding to a structure fire crashed into parked cars and an H&R Block office in Sunland on Tuesday evening. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating the cause.
wallstreetpit.comTesla CEO Elon Musk stated that fully self-driving cars without safety monitors could operate across the United States later this year. The company currently runs monitor-free robotaxis in three Texas cities and holds a permit in Arizona.
nypost.comCarson approved a redevelopment blueprint for its roughly 20-acre Civic Center property. The plan includes a new high-rise City Hall, performing arts venue, housing, and optional hotel or entertainment space.
nypost.comAn unidentified man fell to his death between cars on a Manhattan-bound No. 3 train in East New York early Tuesday after fighting with another rider over a backpack. Police found him unconscious on the tracks and pronounced him dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
The IndependentFord announced a European product plan that includes five new passenger cars and two commercial vehicles by the end of 2029. The company will also introduce a new small electric hatchback and a rugged compact SUV built in Valencia from 2028.