The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices across the UK have surged past £4 per cup, driven by climate disruptions in major producing nations, geopolitical tensions, and tariff policies affecting global supply chains.
Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
Senate panel advances legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese automakers, though provisions could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz from the U.S. market due to Chinese ownership stakes.
China’s Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture
China’s Geely and Ford Motor established a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles at a Ford plant in Spain, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027.
Why three automakers dominate the fast-growing hybrid vehicle market
Toyota, Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda control 86% of the rapidly growing U.S. hybrid vehicle market, which reached a record 15.4% market share in the first half of 2026.
Logistics giants are racing to keep up with healthcare boom as GLP-1s highlight need for cold storage
Major logistics companies including UPS, FedEx, and C.H. Robinson are significantly expanding temperature-controlled infrastructure to handle surging demand for GLP-1 medications and other specialized pharmaceuticals that require precise cold-chain management.
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down nearly a year after the company faced backlash over its logo redesign that removed the iconic Uncle Herschel character.