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Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Fermín Aldeguer for the next two seasons of the MotoGP World Championship, extending the collaboration with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer until the end of the 2028 season. Over the course of his first two seasons in the Premier Class, the Spanish rider has demonstrated his talent, speed, and confirmed all his potential as one of the most promising young riders on the international motorcycling scene. Ducati has thus decided to strengthen its commitment to Aldeguer, placing him at the centre of its long-term sports strategy. As part of this agreement, Fermín Aldeguer will race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, a key benchmark structure within the Ducati family in MotoGP. This renewal confirms Ducati’s confidence in the Spanish rider’s qualities and his potential for growth, with the goal of becoming one of the main key players in the future of MotoGP. Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO) “Fermín perfectl...

The Korean-spec Hyundai Palisade gains model year updates. It is available in a taller and more luxurious High Roof variant. Local lineup also gains stealthy Black Ink and rugged XRT trims. Hyundai has launched a few model year updates for the Palisade in South Korea, expanding the flagship SUV lineup and improving the standard equipment. The headline act is the introduction of the new High Roof variant, serving as the most spacious and luxurious member of the range. The new model takes a clear cue from the Kia Carnival minivan which is also available in High Roof configuration . By extending the roofline upward by 240 mm (9.4 inches), Hyundai has created a much roomier interior while maintaining an overall height of 2,005 mm (78.9 inches), ensuring it can still clear standard underground parking structures. More: Hyundai’s One-Off Palisade Isn’t For Sale, And That’s A Shame The Palisade High Roof is visually distinguished by the bo...

Trump’s new Canadian tariffs arrived after eleventh-hour trade negotiations disintegrated. Canada promises matching retaliation after automotive tariffs helped sink a possible deal. Carmakers face more uncertainty as North America’s key trade relationship deteriorates. Just when it looked like America and Canada might be ready to put their tariff boxing gloves away, somebody rang the bell for another round. The US has imposed 50 percent tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after eleventh-hour negotiations between the neighbors spectacularly fell apart, and Canada says it will apply the same levies back. The new duties on Canadian goods cover a random shopping list stretching from hockey equipment to dairy products, alcohol and flower bulbs. More importantly for the auto industry , the breakdown reportedly came partly because Washington and Ottawa couldn’t agree on how Canadian-built vehicles should be treated. Related: W...