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Boeing-built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First Crewed Artemis Mission around the Moon

Boeing-built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First Crewed Artemis Mission around the Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission paves way for future moon landing  Future rockets currently in production KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 1, 2026 NASA's Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing [NYSE: BA] -built core stage, lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage successfu ... Continue reading

Brazil's second-crop corn can provide a low-carbon pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Brazil's second-crop corn can provide a low-carbon pathway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

New research shows that expanding ethanol production from Brazil's second crop corn can support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel while limiting land-use change and greenhouse gas emissions. SÃO PAULO, April 2, 2026 -- The expansion of ethanol production from Brazil's second-crop corn could support the productio ... Continue reading

J.S. Held Releases 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Industry Report Highlighting IP as the Next Competitive Frontier

J.S. Held Releases 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Industry Report Highlighting IP as the Next Competitive Frontier

New report explores how innovation, regulation, and IP strategy are shaping the future of autonomous mobility. NEW YORK, April 2, 2026 -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held today announced the release of its 2026 Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Industry Report. ... Continue reading

Lucid Reveals 2027 Gravity Lineup with Expanded Standard Features

Lucid Reveals 2027 Gravity Lineup with Expanded Standard Features

Lucid introduces the updated 2027 Lucid Gravity lineup with expanded standard features, simplified packaging, and greater everyday convenience across all trims. Grand Touring gains substantial new standard upgrades and debuts the Prestige Package, a top-tier bundle combining 22"/23" wheels, Surreal Sound™ Pro, Dynami ... Continue reading

Mazda publica sus resultados de ventas de marzo

Mazda publica sus resultados de ventas de marzo

IRVINE, California, 2 de abril de 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) comunicó hoy ventas totales en marzo de 32,017 vehículos, lo que supone una reducción de 25.7 por ciento respecto a marzo de 2025. Con 25 días de venta en marzo, en comparación con los 27 del año anterio ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Urges Drivers to 'Just Drive' This Distracted Driving Awareness Month

National Safety Council Urges Drivers to 'Just Drive' This Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Drivers can take simple steps to protect themselves and others on the road WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 -- Distracted driving crashes are preventable. This April, the National Safety Council marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month by urging drivers to take simple, immediate steps to reduce distractions and protect everyo ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports March Sales Results

Mazda Reports March Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2026 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 32,017 vehicles, a decrease of 25.7 percent compared to March 2025. With 25 selling days in March, compared to 27 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 19.8 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. ... Continue reading

Allstate helps drivers save on rising gas prices with mobile app and money saving tips

Allstate helps drivers save on rising gas prices with mobile app and money saving tips

Key takeaways: Allstate is helping customers save on rising fuel costs ahead of spring break travel with free tools and driving tips in the Allstate app. Allstate customers can compare nearby gas prices using a gas finder feature in the Allstate app. ... Continue reading

DISNEY AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INVITE AUDIENCES TO 'STEP INTO WONDER' THIS EARTH MONTH TO CELEBRATE AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM

DISNEY AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INVITE AUDIENCES TO 'STEP INTO WONDER' THIS EARTH MONTH TO CELEBRATE AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM

Inspired by Disney and National Geographic's enduring mission to spark curiosity about the natural world, the month-long campaign invites families to experience the wonders of our planet through powerful storytelling and immersive activations The Disney Conservation Fund celebrates 30 years of protecting the magic of n ... Continue reading

GENESIS BRINGS PRESTIGE GRAPHITE TRIM TO GV70 SUV

GENESIS BRINGS PRESTIGE GRAPHITE TRIM TO GV70 SUV

Prestige Graphite trim brings dark-tone elements, carbon fiber components, and exclusive colors to 2027 GV70 2027 GV70 Prestige Graphite will be on display at the New York International Auto Show from April 3 - 12, 2026 NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 -- Genesis today announced the expansion of its Prestige Graphite lineup, a ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin-built Orion Spacecraft Sends Astronauts Moonward for the First Time in 53 Years

Lockheed Martin-built Orion Spacecraft Sends Astronauts Moonward for the First Time in 53 Years

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 1, 2026 -- NASA's Orion spacecraft – built by Lockheed Martin – launched on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 6:35 p.m. ET today, marking the start of NASA's historic Artemis II mission and a crewed return to the Moon. Continue Reading The L ... Continue reading

Lucid Gravity SUV Recognized as the 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year

Lucid Gravity SUV Recognized as the 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year

NEWARK, Calif., April 1, 2026 -- Lucid Group, Inc. , maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced that the Lucid Gravity has been named 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year by the esteemed World Car Awards program. In an awards category open to electric, hybrid, and intern ... Continue reading

Chrysler Redefined: 2027 Pacifica Leads With Modern New Aesthetic and Proven Family-friendly Features

Chrysler Redefined: 2027 Pacifica Leads With Modern New Aesthetic and Proven Family-friendly Features

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 -- Continue Reading 2027 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD (L) and 2027 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle 2027 Pacifica debuts bold, new, front exterior design and illuminated wing badge, serving as the blueprint for the next generation of Chrysler vehicles Chrysler Pacifica, America's best-selling and mos ... Continue reading

There's Nothing More American Than Muscle: Dodge Debuts Durango GT America250 Edition at 2026 New York International Auto Show

There's Nothing More American Than Muscle: Dodge Debuts Durango GT America250 Edition at 2026 New York International Auto Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2026 -- Continue Reading Dodge is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this summer with the introduction of the 2026 Dodge Durango America250 (A250) edition, infusing Dodge’s unmistakable American muscle with special-edition content that celebrates power, heritage and patriotic grit ... Continue reading

SUBARU UNVEILS ALL-NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC, THREE-ROW 2027 SUBARU GETAWAY WITH 420 HORSEPOWER, MORE THAN 300 MILES OF RANGE, STANDARD ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

SUBARU UNVEILS ALL-NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC, THREE-ROW 2027 SUBARU GETAWAY WITH 420 HORSEPOWER, MORE THAN 300 MILES OF RANGE, STANDARD ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

All trim levels equipped with legendary Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 420 horsepower for on- and off-road confidence 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds and up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity Standard NACS-compatible charging port with up to an estimated 150-kW charging speed to replenish battery from 10% to 80 ... Continue reading

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Surpasses $300 Million in Lifetime Giving to Pediatric Cancer Research

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Surpasses $300 Million in Lifetime Giving to Pediatric Cancer Research

Hyundai Hope on Wheels®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 855 U.S. dealers, today announced a major philanthropic milestone, surpassing $303 million in lifetime giving to support childhood cancer research since its founding in 1998. As the nonprofit celebrates its ... Continue reading

Hyundai Boulder Concept Brazenly Rocks New York in Surprise Global Premiere

Hyundai Boulder Concept Brazenly Rocks New York in Surprise Global Premiere

Hyundai Boulder Concept is an SUV-shaped design preview of Hyundai's first U.S. body-on-frame vehicle, a midsize pickup truck due by 2030 This concept's upright two-box silhouette with "Art of Steel" form language promises to deliver confident new levels of off-road prowess, with genuine towing/hauling ability Hyundai ... Continue reading

Powerful and fuel-efficient - meet Volvo's future hydrogen truck

Powerful and fuel-efficient - meet Volvo's future hydrogen truck

Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo's hydrogen solution is industry-leading with a planned commercial launch before 2030. ... Continue reading

SUBARU DEBUTS NEW 2027 SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS HYBRID SUV WITH REAL OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY AND UP TO 25% BETTER FUEL ECONOMY

SUBARU DEBUTS NEW 2027 SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS HYBRID SUV WITH REAL OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY AND UP TO 25% BETTER FUEL ECONOMY

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the most efficient model ever to wear the Wilderness badge: the first-ever 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid. The newest addition to the Subaru Wilderness lineup pairs the go-anywhere capability of the Forester Wilderness with a next-generation, fuel-efficient Subaru Hybrid ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2026 SALES

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2026 SALES

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 54,674 vehicle sales for March 2026, a 23.5 percent decrease which can be attributed to last year's record-breaking pull-ahead sales. Forester sales remained strong, making it the volume leader for the third month in a row and increasing the model's sales over February by re ... Continue reading

An InventHelp 123Invent Client Develops Soothing Device to Simulate Car Rides (FDD-142)

An InventHelp 123Invent Client Develops Soothing Device to Simulate Car Rides (FDD-142)

PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2026 -- "My two kids have trouble sleeping at night. I thought there should be a way to simulate driving around to help them sleep without wasting gas or putting miles on the car," said an inventor from Wylie, Texas. ... Continue reading

GENESIS INSPIRATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES $16 MILLION INVESTED IN YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION

GENESIS INSPIRATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES $16 MILLION INVESTED IN YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION

Genesis Inspiration Foundation marks major milestone in long‑term commitment to creativity, access, and opportunity for young people nationwide NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 -- Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting education through the arts, announced it will award more ... Continue reading

GENESIS ACCELERATES NORTH AMERICAN GROWTH WITH 22 NEW AND ENHANCED VEHICLE LAUNCHES THROUGH 2030

GENESIS ACCELERATES NORTH AMERICAN GROWTH WITH 22 NEW AND ENHANCED VEHICLE LAUNCHES THROUGH 2030

At the New York International Auto Show today, Genesis president and CEO José Muñoz announced a bold, multi‑year product and manufacturing strategy that underscores the brand's long‑term commitment to North America. From 2026 through 2030, Genesis plans to introduce 22 all-new or significantly enhanced models, in ... Continue reading

SUBARU AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION GIVE AWAY 65,000 TREES NATIONWIDE DURING SUBARU LOVES THE EARTH® INITIATIVE

SUBARU AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION GIVE AWAY 65,000 TREES NATIONWIDE DURING SUBARU LOVES THE EARTH® INITIATIVE

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced the return of its tree distribution program in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation™, continuing the automaker's shared commitment to environmental and community impact. As part of the Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative taking place each April, nearly 600 Subaru ret ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America publica sus resultados de ventas de marzo y del primer trimestre de 2026 en Estados Unidos

Toyota Motor North America publica sus resultados de ventas de marzo y del primer trimestre de 2026 en Estados Unidos

El Toyota Corolla Cross a gasolina y el Grand Highlander híbrido registraron sus mejores resultados históricos El Lexus RZ y el NX híbrido enchufable registraron sus mejores resultados históricos 32 opciones de vehículos eléctricos disponibles de las marcas Toyota y Lexus Las ventas de vehículos eléctricos de T ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2026 U.S. Sales Results

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported March 2026 U.S. sales of 211,617 vehicles, down 8.5 percent on a volume basis and down 4.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to March 2025. Sales of electrified vehicles for the month totaled 115,422, up 2.5 percent on a volume basis and up 6.6 percent ... Continue reading

RIP: Our John Heilig Senior Editor And Truly Talented Car Guy Passes

RIP: Our John Heilig Senior Editor And Truly Talented Car Guy Passes

John Anthony Heilig, Jr., 88, passed away April 1, 2026. He was the husband of Florence Mary (Freer) for 62 years on August 3, 2025.He was born in Jamaica, NY on August 28, 1937, to the late John Sr. ... Continue reading

Digital Shipyard Market worth $4.30 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Digital Shipyard Market worth $4.30 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 3, 2026 -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Digital Shipyard market is expected to account for USD 1.80 billion in 2025 and reach USD 4.30 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19.0% during the forecast period. Browse 180 market data Tables and 90 Figures spread through 250 Pages and in ... Continue reading

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5S Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5S Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mazda makes some really exciting products. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them. ... Continue reading

Top Freight Dispatching Companies in the US

Top Freight Dispatching Companies in the US

With each new year, logistics become more complex. This happens due to increased documentation requirements and rate volatility. ... Continue reading

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