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2026 Lexus RZ 550e Review: Closer to Perfection - The Torque Report

2026 Lexus RZ 550e Review: Closer to Perfection - The Torque Report

Marc Carter The original Lexus RZ was a perfectly fine luxury electric SUV, but it put comfort ahead of any sense of fun. It was quiet and refined to be sure, yet it was short on the kind of performance and character that today’s premium EV buyers want. ... Continue reading

HD Hyundai to Help Modernize U.S. Shipyards with End-to-End Shipyard Solutions

HD Hyundai to Help Modernize U.S. Shipyards with End-to-End Shipyard Solutions

Signs MOU with Fraser Industries on shipyard modernization to support the revitalization of the U.S. shipbuilding industry To provide an integrated package including shipyard design and construction expertise, production and operational systems, and data management capabilities "We will support Fraser Shipyards in be ... Continue reading

Department of War Awards Lockheed Martin $58.62B for Multiyear PAC-3 MSE Production to Strengthen the Arsenal of Freedom

Department of War Awards Lockheed Martin $58.62B for Multiyear PAC-3 MSE Production to Strengthen the Arsenal of Freedom

DALLAS, July 29, 2026 -- Today, the U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year undefinitized contract action (UCA) modification for up to $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, supporting the Department of War's Acquisition Transformation Strategy. The award brings the total ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded construction contracts for 14 submarines as part of $76.6 billion Navy award

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded construction contracts for 14 submarines as part of $76.6 billion Navy award

GROTON, Conn., July 29, 2026 -- As part of today's $76.6 billion Navy contract announcement, General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics , announced it has been awarded $29.5 billion for five additional Columbia-class submarines, $42.1 billion for nine additional Virginia-Class submarines, and a ... Continue reading

GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR GV60 MAGMA, BRAND'S FIRST HIGH-PERFORMANCE MODEL

GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR GV60 MAGMA, BRAND'S FIRST HIGH-PERFORMANCE MODEL

2027 GV60 Magma has MSRP of $69,950 GV60 Magma features up to 641 horsepower, exclusive driver-focused technologies and track-ready performance enhancements FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 29, 2026 -- Genesis today announced U.S. pricing for the 2027 GV60 Magma, the brand's first high-performance vehicle. With a manufact ... Continue reading

2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Debuts With Electric and Hybrid Powertrains - The Torque Report

2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Debuts With Electric and Hybrid Powertrains - The Torque Report

Marc Carter Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new 2028 GLA, a thorough reworking of the brand’s entry-level luxury SUV that brings with it a roomier cabin, updated tech and the option to go fully electric or hybrid. The next-generation GLA is set to make its way to U.S. dealers in the latter part of 2027. ... Continue reading

2027 Audi SQ9 Revealed +VIDEO

2027 Audi SQ9 Revealed +VIDEO

New full-size flagship SUV arrives Q4 2026 with a 591 hp twin turbo V8, three rows of seating, available captain’s chairs in the second row, a spacious interior, and extensive leading technologies SQ9 offers impressive handling thanks to rear-biased quattro with electronically controlled rear-axle differential lock a ... Continue reading

DOE Site in Western Kentucky Revitalized with Data Center Campus and Dedicated Energy Project, Creating Jobs and Protecting Residents and Businesses from Costs

DOE Site in Western Kentucky Revitalized with Data Center Campus and Dedicated Energy Project, Creating Jobs and Protecting Residents and Businesses from Costs

PADUCAH, Ky., July 29, 2026 -- A coalition of energy, infrastructure and utility companies today announced a strategic partnership to develop a data center campus at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Paducah Site in Western Kentucky. The $100 billion privately-funded project repurposes land at the former enrichment ... Continue reading

The Weather Risks Travelers Forget to Insure, and Why It's a Mistake

The Weather Risks Travelers Forget to Insure, and Why It's a Mistake

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2026 -- When planning their trips, most travelers know to think about insurance ahead of hurricane or winter storm season. ... Continue reading

Beyond Content Creation: How Wizstar Helps Enterprises Scale AI Across Business

Beyond Content Creation: How Wizstar Helps Enterprises Scale AI Across Business

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 -- As AI adoption continues to expand across enterprises, businesses are seeking more efficient, intelligent, and scalable ways to create content and streamline operations. Addressing these evolving needs, Wizstar provides a comprehensive AI digital human solution covering AIGC video generation ... Continue reading

Commercial-Scale 'Heavy' Rare Earth Plant Now Under Construction in Utah

Commercial-Scale 'Heavy' Rare Earth Plant Now Under Construction in Utah

Energy Fuels to build terbium (Tb) and dysprosium (Dy) oxide production capacity - one of the final steps in the Company's integrated mine-to-magnet platform DENVER, July 29, 2026 - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S.-based critical materials company, today announced that construction has ... Continue reading

Hankook Takes on WRC's Fastest Gravel Rally at Secto Rally Finland 2026

Hankook Takes on WRC's Fastest Gravel Rally at Secto Rally Finland 2026

Round 10 of the 2026 WRC, Secto Rally Finland, takes place from July 30 to August 2 in Jyväskylä, Finland Dynapro R213 all-terrain rally tire to prove dominant performance on WRC's fastest gravel stages averaging over 120 km/h Fierce title battle expected among leading teams, with the Drivers' Championship standings ... Continue reading

FORD NAMES MARIA GRAZIA DAVINO VICE PRESIDENT, SALES, FORD OF EUROPE

FORD NAMES MARIA GRAZIA DAVINO VICE PRESIDENT, SALES, FORD OF EUROPE

COLOGNE, Germany, July 29, 2026 -- Ford is continuing to strengthen its leadership team in Europe as it accelerates the transformation of its business and sharpens its focus on delivering an exceptional experience for customers across the region. Continue Reading Maria Grazia Davino joins Ford of Europe as Vice Preside ... Continue reading

Clayton Family Enters Into New Agreement with Streamside RV Resorts & Campgrounds to Support Continued Outdoor Experiences in Townsend

Clayton Family Enters Into New Agreement with Streamside RV Resorts & Campgrounds to Support Continued Outdoor Experiences in Townsend

Chelly and Kevin Clayton have announced a strategic, long-term investment partnership with Nashville-based Streamside RV Resorts & Campgrounds, one of the fastest-growing owner-operators in the outdoor hospitality sector. The partnership includes their Townsend businesses: Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, Little Arrow Base ... Continue reading

Love Your Children? Only 2 of 56 New Vehicles Ace Car Seat Test in Cars.com's 2026 Report

Love Your Children? Only 2 of 56 New Vehicles Ace Car Seat Test in Cars.com's 2026 Report

Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ today released its 2026 Best Cars for Car Seats report, compiled by certified child passenger safety technicians and based on 12 months of hands-on testing. Out of 56 vehicles tested, only the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan received straight A's across ever ... Continue reading

Don't Be Rushed and Other Common Sense Vehicle Buying Tips That Will Make You Smarter, Not More Screwed

Don't Be Rushed and Other Common Sense Vehicle Buying Tips That Will Make You Smarter, Not More Screwed

How to buy a car correctly, hints and procedures so you buy it right...get smarter, car buyer New Cars Research - Tools for consumers that help them get smart not confused ... Continue reading

Things to Know Before You Ship a Vehicle Across States

Things to Know Before You Ship a Vehicle Across States

Clear planning helps prevent delays and avoid unexpected costs once the carrier begins the route. ... Continue reading

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