An assumption implicit in the global strategy of almost every major carmaker. To become the greatest you have to conquer America. BYD’s head of international operationsStella Lee believes this notion is outdated. Asked about founder Wang Chuanfu’s goal of overtaking Toyota as the world’s largest carmaker within five years, Li said the company does not
Round Five – QLD Raceway – SaturdaySW-Motec Superbike Race One Images by RbMotoLens Sunday’s first of two SW-Motec Superbike races at Queensland Raceway had the potential to decide the 2026 Australian Superbike Championship even before the final race of the season arrived. Harrison Voit and crew chief Jamie Stouffer shared a moment on the grid
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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport at the Vancouver Auto Show in March. (James Macdonald/Bloomberg) June 24, 2026 12:41 pm, EDT key takeaways: General Motors faces a challenge to its long-held U.S. sales lead as Toyota gains share on strong hybrid demand, narrowing the gap on forecasts as early as 2026. The shift
Round Five – EnduroGP of Portugal II The second of two consecutive EnduroGP weekends in Fafe produced a great finish for Josep Garcia, a tight Enduro3 title battle, and the first World Championship crown of the 2026 season. Josep Garcia and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team celebrating García won both days of the
From left: Crown Chairman Mike King and Tenet CEO Hugh Kirkpatrick announce their firms’ merger at ECA Marketplace 2026 in Arlington, Texas, on April 29. (Tenet Transportation Tech) June 5, 2026 5:00 pm, EDT key takeaways: Tenet Transportation Tech merged with Crown Data Systems, combining carrier operations software with airfreight trucking software and operating out