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Pirelli plans to invest roughly $1.2 billion in its Rome, Georgia factory. Production capacity will reach around 6 million tires annually by 2033. The expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs. Pirelli is placing a rather substantial bet on American manufacturing. The Italian tire maker has approved a roughly €1 billion ($1.2 billion) investment in its Rome, Georgia factory, with plans to dramatically increase production and create around 1,000 new jobs. The expansion will begin in 2027 and run through 2033, eventually giving the facility capacity to produce approximately 6 million car tires annually. This move is significant beyond production plans, but Pirelli isn’t planning on making everyday tires in this factory. Instead, it’ll focus on its premium, technology-focused options, including its connected Cyber Tire. That checks out considering how expensive American labor can be, including tariffs. Read: Pirelli Just...

Lydden Hill Race Circuit will celebrate 60 years of the Lord of Lydden this October, as the iconic motorcycle meeting and historic Sidecar Burn Up return to Kent for a landmark anniversary weekend on 24–25 October 2026. The event will bring together modern and classic solo bikes and sidecars across a packed weekend, alongside classic motorcycle displays, trade stands, family entertainment and live music on Saturday evening. First staged in 1966, the Lord of Lydden has become part of the fabric of British motorcycle racing. The circuit’s motorcycling heritage runs deeper still, with competition on the original grass track dating back to 1947 and the first motorcycle road race on the tarmac circuit held in 1965. Charlie Sanby became the first Lord of Lydden that inaugural year, beginning a roll of honour that has since included some of the biggest names in British motorcycle sport. Six-time British Superbike Champion Shane “Shakey” Byrne claimed the title in 1997, while Pat Mahone...

The Kia PV5 has a Chassis bodystyle variant next to the Cargo and Passenger. The EV is available with a Long Range powertrain featuring a 71.2 kWh battery. Various body conversions are scheduled to launch in the UK later this year. Kia has recently unveiled the new PV7 van ahead of its market launch in the second half of 2027, but until then, the smaller PV5 remains its core LCV. Besides the Cargo and Passenger variants with an enclosed body, the PV5 is also available in a Chassis bodystyle, serving as a blank canvas for all kinds of conversions. The PV5 Chassis retains the futuristic front end of its siblings, but the rear has been chopped to reveal the bare chassis, turning it into a two-seater. The 4,610 mm (181.5 in) long LCV features a custom bulkhead with a rear windshield, and a pair of taillights mounted directly on the steel beams. As with the vans, it is available with 16-inch steelies and hubcaps or alloy wheels of the same size,...

Production of the F-150 is being affected by a supplier disruption. The Dearborn Truck Plant will stop building pickups for a few days. Multiple shifts have also been canceled at Kansas City Assembly. The Ford F-Series has been America’s best-selling truck for 49 years and the company sold 828,832 of them last year. The F-150 plays a huge part in this, so it’s alarming the automaker has halted some production. According to a memo seen by Reuters , F-150 production at the Dearborn Truck Plant ended on Thursday and isn’t scheduled to resume until September 29. The publication also noted F-Series production has been affected at the Kansas City Assembly Plant as some shifts were recently canceled. However, the Kentucky Truck Plant reportedly increased production in a possible effort to offset the impact. More: The 2027 Ford F-150 Gets More Muscle, Hands-Free Towing And A Carhartt Wardrobe It’s not entirely clear what the issue is, but an...

Kriega release their biggest ever soft pannier, the OS-42 The Kriega OS-42 is a 42-litre, heavy-duty soft pannier for the adventure biking and long-distance touring communities. Made from the highest quality materials including ultra-abrasion-resistant Hypalon, 1000D Cordura®, heavy-duty webbing and aircraft-grade alloy buckles, this tried and tested combination has been proven to be extremely durable and long-lasting, allowing OS-Soft Panniers to be confidently sold with Kriega’s 10-year guarantee. The roll-top closure and replaceable taped-seam liner offer a 100% waterproof pack. The white liner makes it easy to find items in the pannier, and the liner can be inexpensively and quickly replaced if it becomes damaged. The  OS-Soft Pannier’s  structured box shape allows for ease of organised packing. Soft panniers have several benefits for adventure bike riders when compared to a hard plastic or metal pannier. These include improved crash survival and rider safety benefits when mo...

BMW Maps combines navigation, surroundings, and assistance status in one 3D view. The feature reaches eligible Operating System X vehicles in October 2026. Germany gets navigation-guided urban semi-automated driving beginning in 2027. Modern driver aids are surprisingly capable, but sometimes the logic behind the systems can be hard to understand. When a car slows, changes lanes, or steers through an interchange, you may be left wondering why. Now, BMW is trying to make those decisions easier to understand by showing drivers what the car itself is seeing and managing. That could help drivers feel a lot better about handing over certain controls to the car. Beginning in October 2026, BMW Maps with Driver Assistance will combine route guidance, the vehicle’s surroundings, and assistance-system information within a single 3D view on the central display. The interface positions the vehicle within the correct lane and at the proper road level, wh...