India just revised its motorcycle tax structure, so here are the changes Triumph is making to adapt for the local market.

Triumph's 400 Range Has Just Changed In India, And Here's Why

Rising electricity demand and strong oil markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are making it harder for emissions to decrease.

Paris Agreement target off the table, report says

Registrations of new electric vehicles in Germany surged by 66. 2% year-on-year in March amid soaring prices at the pump, the national motor transport authority said on Tuesday.

New electric car registrations rise sharply in Germany in March

Russia is generating billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported on Tuesday. Russia’s profits from exporting oil, gas and fertilizer amount to more than €10 billion ($11.

Russia earning billions from Hormuz blockade, German trade body says

As petrol prices surge following disruptions linked to the Iran war, governments are taking selective action rather than broad interventions.

Governments take targeted action as fuel prices hit retail

Middle East hotel performance has fallen sharply due to the Iran war, with occupancy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dropping to Covid-era levels.

Middle East hotels hit pandemic-era lows amid Iran war

Rising gas prices are creating even more pressure on families already struggling to afford everyday essentials, which has led to a spike in demand at the San Antonio Food Bank compared to the same time last year.  The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted the global supply chain of crude oil, which has led to increased gas prices.  In San Antonio, many families are seeing the costly impacts at the pump and in many cases having to weigh the purchase of fuel and food.

'Spending more on gas than groceries:' Rising fuel prices drive more San Antonio families to the Food Bank amid Iran war

St George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ, FRA:S0G, OTC:SGQMF) has delivered its thickest and most compelling drill result yet from the Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Brazil, with a standout intercept of 178.7 metres at 4.34% total rare earth oxides (TREO) and 0.75% niobium oxide (Nb₂O₅) from...

St George Mining hits record 178m high-grade intercept at Araxá, reinforcing global scale

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the Iran war may lead to stickier inflation and higher interest rates than markets currently expect in 2025 and beyond.

Jamie Dimon warns Iran war could drive inflation, interest rates higher

Rome court said Netflix's Italy price hikes broke consumer protection law.

Netflix Faces Wider Fallout After Italy Court Orders Refunds, Price Cuts

Narrow roads in Italy, along with the high cost of fuel and local taxes on automobiles in European cities, drove many of the world’s smallest car designs. Italy’s cities have old street layouts plus very little parking space. Consequently, large or heavy vehicles are an annoyance. Additionally, its ...

3 Italian City Cars That Outsmarted Regulations and Rivals

Toyota is launching the electric Hilux in Australia in May 2026, giving the famous pickup a new EV chapter with dual motor AWD, work focused capability, and pricing that shows this is no low cost experiment.

Toyota Just Electrified a Pickup Legend, but It Won’t Be Cheap

Spain's Social Security enrolment hit an all-time high in March, boosted by Easter Week, after more than 211,000 jobs were added and unemployment edged lower.View on euronews

Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors

Toyota’s Century line could expand again. A new report claims a production Century Coupe may combine a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 with a plug-in hybrid system for 800+ hp, with Japan pricing rumors ranging from about $200K to $470K.

The Century Coupe Could Be Toyota’s Most Ambitious Car Since the LFA

The investment adds to the C$200m co-investment announced with Canada and British Columbia in 2024.

Aspect Biosystems receives funding for cellular medicine project

Volkswagen’s SAIC joint venture revealed the Tiguan L ePro for China, a long-wheelbase plug-in hybrid with revised pixel-style lighting and updated tech. It pairs a 1.5T engine with an e-motor and 22 kWh battery, with sales expected in Q2 2026.

Volkswagen Just Built a Plug-In Tiguan for China That America Doesn’t Get

(Bloomberg) -- An oil tanker carrying crude from Iraq appeared to be transiting the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, a day after Iran said its neighbor had special exemption to use the waterway.The Suezmax Ocean Thunder picked up its cargo from Iraq’s Basrah terminal in early March and is now bound for Malaysia, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Such vessels can carry about 1 million barrels of crude. The Asian nation has also received dispensation to use the strait, which is

Oil Tanker Carrying Iraqi Cargo Seen Transiting Strait of Hormuz

A recent Randstad analysis indicates that only Greece, Cyprus and France have a higher percentage of employees habitually working 49 hours or more per week than in Portugal.View on euronews

Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week

Built by Italian coachbuilder Pietro Frua in 1976–77, the BMW 528 GT was a one-off E12-based fastback BMW initially resisted. With Alfa and Maserati lighting, later upgraded to an M30 inline-six, it toured Turin and Geneva before ending up in Mexico.

The Forgotten BMW Coupe That Turned a 5 Series Into Something Far More Exotic

Fiat’s 1955 600 became the template for the modern city car: rear-engine practicality, Multipla spin-offs, and massive licensed production from SEAT to Zastava’s “Fića.” Italy built ~2.7M, Kragujevac 923k, and 600-based totals hit ~4.9M.

Before Cheap Cars Were Common, This Fiat Changed Everyday Life for Millions

The affordable watchmaker taps a respected EDC brand from Japan for a military-coded take on the Expedition.

Timex Gives Its Classic Affordable Field Watch a Tactical, Milspec Makeover

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) —AAA says that the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.09, and here in Hampton Roads, that average has jumped to nearly $4 for unleaded regular gas. One month ago, it was more than a dollar less, at $2.95. The higher prices have been driven by tensions in the Middle East cutting down the oil supply. The trickle-down has hit Norfolk resident Marti Johnson. “The […]

Pain at the pump for Hampton Roads residents

An Atlas V is slated to launch 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4), and you can watch it live.

Watch Atlas V rocket launch its heaviest-ever payload early on April 4

Netflix faces €500 refunds per customer in Italy after court ruled price hikes from 2017-2024 unlawful, with 90 days to comply or pay daily penalties.

Netflix’s Price Hikes Just Got Rejected by an Italian Court. Here’s Why It Matters Everywhere

(Bloomberg) -- The Middle East’s biggest aluminum producer said it may take as long as a year to restore full output at its Abu Dhabi plant, following an Iranian attack a week ago.Emirates Global Aluminium said the Al Taweelah smelter went into emergency shutdown, after suffering significant damage from missiles and drones. The company has completed an initial damage assessment of the facilities in the United Arab Emirates and is in contact with customers whose shipments may be impacted, it said

It May Take a Year to Restore Abu Dhabi Aluminum Output, EGA Says

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India posts an impressive 29% March surge as FY2026 sales reach 6.37 million units.

Honda’s Biggest Flex Isn’t Its Superbikes, It’s Selling 500K Bikes In One Month

The Iran war is costing Americans around $3 per day. Here’s a simple breakdown of military, fuel, and inflation impacts.

How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average American Per Day?

Ryanair is warning that summer travel could hit turbulence as the Iran conflict squeezes jet fuel supply. The real risk is not just higher prices. It is planes that never take off.

Europe’s Airlines Run Low on Fuel

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) isn’t the only Mag Seven stock to think about buying after a brief plunge into bear market territory. With the AI trade coming back online over hopes that the war in Iran will be over in two or three weeks’ time, perhaps the discounts across the board might not be sticking around for ... Tesla Stock Hasn’t Looked This Cheap in a While

Tesla Stock Hasn’t Looked This Cheap in a While

Germany's Lufthansa Group has entered the bidding race for the Portuguese state airline TAP, a spokesman for the Frankfurt-based company said on Thursday. A non-binding offer has been submitted as a first step, the spokesman said.

Germany's Lufthansa enters race for stake in Portuguese airline TAP

The Gulf accounts for around 23% of global, non-China aluminum production, most of which is sold overseas.

Gulf aluminum output tumbles on Iran war

The conflict with Iran has slowed but not stopped progress on autonomous transport in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Gulf countries roll out more autonomous taxis

There are courtroom dramas, and then there are courtroom dramas involving two of Germany’s most powerful automotive names. This one falls firmly into the latter category. In a case that tried to fast-track the end ... Read more

Activists Took BMW and Mercedes to Court Over Gas Cars. It Didn’t Stick

Australia announces sweeping gambling ad restrictions while Polymarket stays blocked under existing Interactive Gambling Act rules.

Australia Cracks Down on Gambling Ads as Prediction Markets Like Polymarket Remain Blocked

Toyota’s all-electric Hilux will go on sale in Australia next month, marking the first time the battery-powered pickup is available outside Thailand, its home market. That gives us an idea of how much the first-ever electric Hilux costs, and it’s not exactly cheap. Prices start from $74,990 ...

The Electric Toyota Hilux Is Finally here, But It's Not Cheap

Bonk.fun’s April Fools post joking about blocking Israel sparks debate over politics, crypto neutrality, and geo-restrictions.

Bonk.fun’s April Fools Joke Targets Israel, Sparks Debate

Volkswagen has opened presales in China for the ID. ERA 9X, its first range extended EV and one of its clearest market specific bets yet. The big three row SUV shows how far VW is adapting its China strategy around local tastes and technology.

Volkswagen Just Revealed a Massive Range-Extended SUV for China, and America Isn’t Getting It

With the war in Iran driving up the global price of oil, air fares and fees are rapidly increasing ahead of the summer travel season.

Air travelers face higher ticket prices as Iran war drives up oil prices

Bloomberg reports Porsche is weighing canceling the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman as development costs and complexity climb. Slower EV demand and China softness add pressure. Taycan deliveries fell in 2025, while the electric Macan is gaining share. No final decision yet.

Porsche May Kill the Electric Boxster Before It Ever Arrives

IndiGo said Wednesday it was appointing Willie Walsh as its new chief executive as India's leading airline sought to recover from an embarrassing spate of cancellations that threw the country's airports into turmoil
Walsh currently leads the civil aviation industry's leading trade association, the IATA. But he also has two decades of experience leading airlines, including a decade at International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.Walsh's

IndiGo lands IATA chief Willie Walsh as new CEO

Businesses say they are feeling the effects of rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.

'Here we go again': Businesses grapple with fuel costs

Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.View on euronews

Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is cut by 50%

The soft drinks giant is making the investment alongside local "authorised bottlers" Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages.

Coca-Cola Co. and bottlers to invest in South Africa operations

Renewable energy accounted for 53% of Germany's electricity consumption in the first quarter, according to preliminary calculations released on Wednesday. This represents an increase of nearly 6 percentage points compared to the same period last year, the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) said.

Renewables cover over 50% of German electricity consumption in Q1

Expected to start operations in Q3 2026, the facility aims to enhance services for customers in Northern and Eastern India.

UPM Adhesive Materials plans new facility near New Delhi, India

The company operated 27 Dunkin’ stores in India as of December 2025 and closed seven outlets over the previous year.

Jubilant FoodWorks to scrap Dunkin’ franchise arrangement in India

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) the Calgary-based oil producer focused on Colombia, has successfully drilled and brought into production a new well at its Mateguafa Attic field, adding to output at one of its most productive sites. The Mateguafa 11 well, known as M-11,...

Arrow Exploration brings new Colombian oil well on stream ahead of schedule and under budget

The Land Rover Freelander—or LR2 as it was called in the US—is back, only not as you remember it. For starters, it’s no longer a Land Rover as it has evolved into its own brand called Freelander as part of a joint venture between China’s Chery Auto and Jaguar Land Rover; it will have its own ...

The Land Rover Freelander Is Back—But It’s No Longer a Land Rover

New in-app service, powered by Welcome Pickups, adds transport bookings to Airbnb's growing travel services platform across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Airbnb Unveils Airport Pickup Service Across 125 Cities in Global Expansion

US businesses are adding workers at the weakest pace in 15 years, excluding the onset of the pandemic, new data showed Tuesday, a sign that there was an even deeper chill cutting through the labor market before the Middle East conflict threatened to shake the US economy.

The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic

The alliance, which began in Italy in 2016, aims to help businesses digitise faster and simplify payments for customers.

Nexi expands alliance with PayPal

CRP Subsea will deliver NjordGuard systems to protect cables on the Germany’s offshore wind farm.

CRP Subsea secures contract for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I cable systems

With this deal, Collins Foods intends to focus on its KFC business and key markets specifically Germany.

Collins Foods to offload 20 Taco Bell outlets in Australia

Germany's unemployment rate inched down to 6. 4% in March, the Federal Employment Agency said on Tuesday, but the number of jobless people remained above the significant 3 million mark.

German unemployment rate falls to 6.4%, but 3 million still jobless

As the war with Iran continues, people here at home are feeling the impact.

The pinch at the pump continues on

The national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.

Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar

Long-term support deals tied to CC-330 Husky fleet as Canada boosts defense spending and aligns with NATO targets

Canada Awards C$1.5 Billion Defense Contracts to L3Harris, Airbus

Global sales decline to 806,905 units, with China demand falling sharply across Toyota, Honda, and Nissan amid rising competition and supply risks.

Toyota Reports 2.3% Sales Drop as China Weakness Deepens

Gulf carriers have been forced to cancel tens of thousands of flights while rivals from Europe and Asia pick up some of the slack.

Iran war upends aviation strategies

US private equity investor will remain committed to Gulf even as war rages with Iran.

General Atlantic says ‘biggest mistake’ would be pulling back on Gulf deals

German inflation soared to a two-year high of 2. 7% in March as a result of surging oil prices due to the war in Iran, the Federal Statistical Office said on Monday.

German inflation soars to 2.7% in March as Iran war drives up prices

The National Advanced Functional Fibre Innovation Centre (NAFFIC) and supply chain traceability platform AWARE have launched the "world's first" China-EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) for a textile product.

NAFFIC, AWARE claim first China-EU DPP for textiles

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.View on euronews

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Coordinated by Spain’s AIMPLAS technology centre, the project involved 18 partner organisations.

EU-funded BioSupPack project turns brewery waste into bioplastics

Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF, AIM:SEI) has reported a 57% increase in contingent resources at the Mopane oil complex off the coast of Namibia, lifting the explorer's net interest in the project to around 67 million barrels of oil equivalent. The upgrade follows new drilling and...

Sintana Energy flags major resource upgrade at Namibia oil discovery

SpaceX will launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early Monday morning (March 30), and you can watch the action live.

Watch SpaceX launch 119 payloads to orbit from California early on March 30

Hyundai is rolling out a subtle 2026 i30 refresh in Europe with a simplified trim range, new color options, and two turbo gasoline engines in Germany. Prices start at €28,650 for the hatch, with the i30 Estate costing €1,000 more across the lineup.

Hyundai Is Keeping the i30 Alive While America Keeps Losing Cars Like It

(Bloomberg) -- A weeks-long outage at a major Australian liquefied natural gas export plant has dealt a further blow to a global market still reeling from the halt of operations in Qatar.Storm damage to Chevron Corp.’s Wheatstone gas plant is hampering efforts to restart operations and the facility won’t be back online fully for “a number of weeks,” the company said Sunday. The facility accounted for 2.4% of global LNG trade in February, shipping 11 cargoes — of which 10 went to Japan and one to

Weeks-Long Australian LNG Outage Will Further Tighten Supply

Wuling’s new Bingo Pro expands the family with a model sized between the Bingo and Bingo S, combining a more polished cabin, an 87 hp motor, and expected mid range pricing in China’s crowded affordable EV market.

China Just Got Another Cheap EV America Would Love to Have

In late-1960s East Germany, racer Heinz Melkus won approval to build the Melkus RS1000: a Ferrari-inspired fiberglass coupe using Wartburg running gear. Modest power, real charisma, and ADMV-linked exclusivity made it a legend.

East Germany Somehow Built a Real Sports Car and It Was Wild

(Bloomberg) -- Storm damage to Chevron Corp.’s Wheatstone gas plant in Australia is hampering efforts to restart operations and the facility won’t be back online fully for weeks, adding further strain to the global LNG market.Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted production from liquefied natural gas facilities along Australia’s northern and western coasts during the past week. LNG supply is already squeezed by the war in the Middle East, with the critical Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and a gi

Chevron Says Damage at Wheatstone LNG Will Hamper Restart

After dark, another Africa wakes up... and a new travel movement offers a window onto this fascinating world

Noctourism: the new safari travel trend that's changing the wildlife we can photograph in Africa

The German road freight association has warned that the sharp rise in diesel prices is placing a significant strain on the haulage industry and called on the government for help. Since the start of the war in Iran, the price has risen by around 40 cents ($0.

German hauliers warn soaring energy prices may soon impact consumers

Ford’s new electric Transit City brings a China built joint venture van into Europe’s core Transit lineup, giving fleet buyers a lower cost urban EV option with practical payload, fast charging, and a simplified single trim strategy.

Ford Is Using a Chinese-Built Van to Fight Europe’s EV Price War

Skoda will leave China by mid 2026 after sales there collapsed from 341,000 in 2018 to just 15,000 in 2025, even as the brand posted stronger global results and shifted focus to other growth markets.

How Skoda Lost Its Biggest Market In Just Seven Years

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.  The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.  The chocolate bars were to be distributed throughout Europe.

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Nine out of ten people in Germany expect the cost of living to increase in the coming months, according to a survey conducted in March by YouGov on behalf of Postbank. Of the 2,028 people surveyed, 32.

Iran war fuels fears of new inflation wave among German consumers

The crisis in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, affecting both energy and food costs. Experts agree that the Iran crisis will significantly impact food prices in Europe.View on euronews

Oil, energy and food: Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices?

Japan's biggest automaker isn't taking the revival of one of its most beloved sports cars lightly.

Toyota’s Next Big Sports Car Might Apparently Be a Turbocharged All-Paw Beast

The article discusses the impact of the Iran War on the Global Automotive Industry. Some of the impacts are expected to be medium to long term.

Iran War Derails The Automotive Industry

The war in Iran will force governments and companies to rethink the necessary conditions for energy security.

The Iran war’s energy security legacy

The increases come as rising materials and logistics costs, tied to turmoil in the Middle East, start to weigh on the sector.

Tata Motors, BMW among automakers set to raise prices in India

Struggling German carmaker Volkswagen is in talks with defence firms to repurpose a plant in northern Germany for the production of military transport equipment, the firm's boss said Friday. "The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

Volkswagen in talks with defence firms on use of Germany plant: CEO

Over 90% of Nvidia’s chips are made at TSMC in Taiwan. This includes Blackwell. Much of Taiwan’s energy is powered by natural gas (about 90%). According to the Atlantic Council, “Taiwan relied on imports to meet 95 percent of its energy needs in 2025, including over 99 percent of its demand for oil and natural ... Nvidia Share Price Could Be Hit Hard By Iran War

Nvidia Share Price Could Be Hit Hard By Iran War

The company can resell its graphite concentrate and will equally share any excess revenue above the fixed price with Canada.

NMG signs new graphite supply deal with Canadian Government

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

Job cuts at companies in Germany slowed somewhat in March, the ifo Institute's Employment Barometer, published on Friday, showed. The March index rose to 93.

Ifo: Job cuts in Germany slowing but not enough for a turnaround

India’s expanding garment and textile manufacturing ecosystem will converge at Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai, incorporating the Denim Show, from 9–11 April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.

Gartex Texprocess India to showcase innovations across textile ecosystem

Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come.Speaking on Friday, Palla said it would take time for the railway to improve both its financial performance and its service.

German state railway loss widens, passengers warned of trouble ahead

UK consumer confidence is weakening as the escalating Iran conflict drives uncertainty across global energy markets and economic outlooks.

UK consumer confidence plunges amid escalating Iran conflict

Carrefour has launched an AI grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, allowing users in France to plan meals, check products and build baskets through natural language.

Carrefour becomes first European retailer to offer shopping on ChatGPT

Rising gas prices tied to the war in the Middle East are pushing some drivers to consider electric vehicles.

Surge of off‑lease electric vehicles expected to drive down used EV prices

Rising petrol costs tied to Iran conflict push buyers toward electric vehicles.

Fuel Price Spike Drives Surge in Used EV Sales in Europe

Volkswagen may be facing one of the most unusual crossroads in its history — and it has nothing to do with electric vehicles or emissions targets. A report circulating in recent days suggests the German automaker is exploring a potential partnership with Israeli defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems that could see one of its factories transition away from building cars entirely. Instead, the facility could be repurposed to support components tied to Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. At t

Volkswagen Plant Could Pivot From Building Cars to Supporting Iron Dome Systems

Next and H&M are warning that if the Middle East conflict drags on, today’s freight headache could become tomorrow’s consumer squeeze.

How a Middle East War Becomes a Retail Price Hike

COPENHAGEN, March 26 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk has appointed Poul Weihrauch, CEO of U. candy giant Mars, as board observer as the drugmaker seeks ‌to strengthen its position in the highly competitive U.

Wegovy maker Novo sharpens consumer focus with board role for Mars CEO

UPS says its new distribution center in Taiwan is the crown jewel of its Asia Pacific network. The post New UPS distribution center in Taiwan doubles capacity, productivity appeared first on FreightWaves.

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