Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Strategic angle: US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping
Briefing: Are Used Porsches Reliable? Here's What The Data Says
Strategic angle: Reliability and maintenance costs don't always go hand in hand, but it's still useful to know whether a brand of car is dependable. Here's the word on Porsches.
Briefing: ‘Crayola Hasn't Sponsored Me Yet': Mobile Mechanic Spends Hours Trying To Fix Car. Then He Grabs A Crayon
Strategic angle: "You put some crayon, it comes out like butter."
Briefing: Japan Gets A Land Cruiser Wagon For $24K And Toyota Had Nothing To Do With It
Strategic angle: Toyota’s humble ProBox takes a strange turn, picking up a Land Cruiser-style face and a tougher, crossover-like stance.
Briefing: Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster
Strategic angle: Saab created an experimental twin-engined model in the 1950s to compete in rally races, surprising everyone with its monstrous capabilities.
Briefing: Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Strategic angle: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
Briefing: Man's Car Won't Start. Then He Gets Out His iPhone Charger: 'Let Me Show You How'
Strategic angle: "We going with an iPhone charger."
Briefing: You’re In Charge Of Chrysler, What’s The One New Model You Greenlight?
Strategic angle: With only one model left, Chrysler needs a new vehicle. Should it be a sedan, SUV, or something else?
Briefing: Can animals sense earthquakes?
Strategic angle: For centuries, unusual animal behavior before earthquakes has been reported worldwide.
Briefing: 8 Of The Rarest Chevy Corvettes – And What They're Worth Today
Strategic angle: You don't have to be mega-rich to own a Chevrolet Corvette, but some iconic, rare models are worth a fortune today - and by fortune we mean seven figures.
Briefing: Democrats pile on Trump for post celebrating Mueller’s death
Strategic angle: Politico reports on the backlash against Trump following his controversial post.
Briefing: Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns
Strategic angle: Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward more pro-Russia positions.
Briefing: Low-Tension Piston Rings Provide Serious Benefits For Automakers
Strategic angle: Piston rings are an essential part of modern vehicles, but modern brands have moved to using low-tension versions of them for a couple of reasons.
Briefing: Man Buys Audi From Carvana. Then He Learns Something Unexpected About Their Cars: 'Let's See If It Was Actually Worth It'
Strategic angle: A man's experience with Carvana reveals surprising truths about their vehicles.
Briefing: Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods
Strategic angle: Ancient civilizations had unique interpretations of lightning, often attributing it to divine forces.
Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?
Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.
Briefing: As It Turns Out, Driver's Ed Helps People Pass The Driver's Test
Strategic angle: Overall, it would be better for the general public if every driver were better trained before getting a license.
Briefing: Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row
Strategic angle: Proposed constitutional changes could extend presidential terms, raising concerns over political stability.
Briefing: JWST Probes Emerging Young Star Clusters in Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 628
Strategic angle: An international team of astronomers uses the James Webb Space Telescope to observe the spiral galaxy NGC 628, revealing insights into young star clusters.
Briefing: What Is A Dual-Mass Flywheel And Why Do Automakers Use Them?
Strategic angle: Every now and then, a mechanic or engineer will start talking about dual-mass flywheels, but what are they? And why would car makers use them?