Author: Aubrey Tannett

In a bid to ease one of New York City’s most frustrating travel problems—airport traffic—Archer Aviation has revealed plans to launch air taxi routes connecting Manhattan with its three major airports. The initiative aims to offer quick, five-to-15-minute flights using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Archer, a leading name in the eVTOL industry, intends to operate these routes with its “Midnight” aircraft, linking heliports in Manhattan with John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty (EWR) airports. The company’s goal is to shorten commutes that often take over an hour by car due to congested roads. The…

T-Mobile to Hike “Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery” Fee for Select Plans Starting April 23 T-Mobile customers on Essentials, Simple Choice, and prepaid plans will see a monthly fee increase of $0.50 per voice line and $0.20 per data-only line beginning April 23. This change will not affect users on Go5G, Magenta, or ONE plans, which include taxes and fees in the advertised pricing. Rather than adjusting the advertised rates, T-Mobile is upping its “Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery” charge—a line-item fee located at the bottom of monthly bills for affected customers. Though minor, the move has drawn criticism for…

Engines rely on motor oil for efficient performance—lubricating internal components, reducing friction, managing heat, and maintaining cleanliness. In the competitive U.S. automotive oil market, several brands stand out not just for performance, but for being proudly manufactured in America. These brands support shorter supply chains, ensure tighter quality control, and promote domestic employment. Here’s a look at five key players in the American-made engine oil segment. Castrol Maintains U.S. Operations in Louisiana and Pennsylvania Despite being part of British oil giant BP PLC, Castrol maintains a solid U.S. identity. Its synthetic motor oils, particularly the EDGE and GTX lines, are…

Tires are among the most critical components of a vehicle, and as vehicle needs evolve, so do tire technologies. While top tire brands continuously compete in performance and innovation, some buyers are guided by values beyond performance—such as supporting their local economy. Buying from local tire businesses helps develop the industry and provides jobs to emerging talent. However, identifying truly American-made tires has become increasingly difficult. Once, purchasing American-branded tires meant you were directly supporting domestic manufacturing. Today, many brands—despite their American roots—have outsourced production globally. While this move streamlines operations and enhances reach, it has left buyers struggling to…

The V8 engine is one of the most iconic symbols of American muscle cars, evoking strong emotions in automotive enthusiasts. From its debut with the Chevy small-block V8 in 1955 to the high-performance V8s of today, it has come to represent power, speed, and raw energy in the world of motoring. However, the V8 engine’s origins stretch beyond American soil, tracing back to France and the mind of inventor Leon Levavasseur. Initially developed for aviation, the V8 engine found early success in speedboat racing before evolving into the powerhouse engine it is known as today. While it made history in…

Stellantis is currently manufacturing 5.7-liter Hemi engines for the Ram 1500 at its Saltillo North Engine Plant in Mexico, according to a newly leaked internal document. The same document reveals a production target of 630 engines per day by July, further confirming the return of the popular V8. The company plans to shift production to its Dundee Plant in Michigan after retooling is complete. The leaked image clearly outlines Stellantis’ goal: “Hemi – Plan to attain 630jpd by July’25 to support 5.7L DT.” This aligns with earlier reports suggesting Hemi production would return to the U.S. mid-summer. Though past updates…

Russia’s internet regulator Roskomnadzor issued 212 VPN blocking orders to Google between March and April 2025, yet only six apps have been removed from the Google Play Store so far. This brings the total number of unavailable VPN services in Russia’s Play Store to 53. Russian investigative journalist Maria Kolomychenko first uncovered that Google had received at least 47 VPN removal orders starting on March 12, targeting top-rated VPN apps. Following this, GreatFire’s AppCensorship Project analyzed 399 VPN apps and found that Roskomnadzor had actually gone after 212 VPN-like tools. The findings by GreatFire point to an escalation in the…