Scion concept: Toyota In this week’s Ask Nathan: Should Toyota bring back Scion Pros and cons visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum? This week’s first question comes from a fan who wants Toyota to bring back the Scion brand. Q: RE: Bring back Scion! Toyota needs to bring back Scion instead of adding the silly Century brand. … Read more
Chris Killourhy has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer of QBE Insurance Group, subject to regulatory approvals. In his new role, Killourhy will lead QBE’s global financial strategy, capital management and investor relations. Killourhy brings a unique blend of technical excellence, strategic insight and collaborative leadership to his new role, the firm stated. He … Read more
(Images: Ford) One of the Mustang’s most iconic packages is now coming to the electric Mach-E. Ever since it’s initial launch, Ford has continued to dabble in new trims and package options for its electric Mustang Mach-E crossover. Now, the 2026 model adopts a package originally launched among California dealers for the original ’60s ‘Stangs: … Read more
Bishop Street Underwriters, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, has introduced Bishop Street Program Managers, an incubator designed to support the growth of managing general agents. Operating within the Bishop Street platform, the initiative will work with underwriters to develop new specialty MGAs and respond to emerging opportunities in the insurance industry. Bishop Street Program … Read more
This is the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ — and it is definitely a baby LC. After ignominiously dropping the old-school (and big as a house) Land Cruiser from our market, Toyota quickly made good with American buyers through the new “250 Series” model for the North American market. Now, it’s kind of doing the … Read more
Insurance companies remain cautious as inflation once again emerges as one of the leading macroeconomic risks, according to BlackRock’s 14th annual Global Insurance Report. BlackRock, the asset manager, surveyed 463 senior investment professionals across 33 markets representing a combined US$23 trillion in assets under management. The findings highlight an industry balancing prudence with selective pursuit … Read more
Toyota begins its massive 2025 SEMA show preview with the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Nasu Edition concept. It’s labeled as a concept vehicle, but it was developed by Toyota’s Service Parts and Accessories Development (SPAD) team. It modifies the look and capability of a standard Corolla Cross in a way that could be productionalized if Toyota … Read more
HSB, a specialist engineering and technology insurer, has announced the launch of HSB CyberPro, a cyber insurance and incident response solution designed for micro and small businesses in the UK and Ireland with revenues of up to £10 million. Despite a rise in cyber security awareness among businesses, a recent HSB survey revealed significant preparedness … Read more
(Images: Chevrolet) Chevrolet announced it is recalling early examples of the Equinox EV…for being too quiet. Yes, that’s a legit issue for some EVs. When you’re an automaker building a new vehicle, it has to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to go on sale. The FMVSS sets the requirements for virtually everything … Read more