…New 2026 protocols raise the global benchmark for vehicle safety FEMI OWOEYE BMW and ZEEKR have emerged as the first major winners under Euro NCAP’s toughest-ever vehicle safety assessment, with the all-new BMW iX3 and ZEEKR 7GT earning the coveted five-star rating under the organisation’s newly introduced 2026 testing protocols. The new assessment framework marks…
ANNIE ALLEN Ford has launched a massive safety recall affecting more than 110,000 vehicles across the United States after regulators identified potentially dangerous defects involving windshield wipers and rear differential components. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker is recalling 110,626 vehicles in two separate campaigns covering different Mustang models….
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday after fresh attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of disruptions to one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes. International benchmark Brent crude rose 89 cents (1.24%) to $72.88 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 71 cents (1.04%) to…
MIRIAM LAWAL The future of transportation may have arrived sooner than many expected, as industry leaders, policymakers and automotive executives gathered at the inaugural Fuels Industry Imbizo to confront a reality that is rapidly transforming the global energy landscape: the electric vehicle revolution is accelerating, and the petroleum sector must adapt or risk being left…
