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Say Goodbye to the Ford Focus
The last unit, a white five-door hatchback, rolled off the line at the Saarlouis plant in Germany this month, marking the end of a car that sold more than 12 million units worldwide, Ford said.
Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production
Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world’s biggest carmaker said in a statement.
FMCSA Wants More Details From California on CDL Compliance
Agency's letter to the state Department of Motor Vehicles outlined a series of actions California must take to rectify what FMCSA has determined are problematic processes and systems.
Mexico Concedes Airport Slots to US for Travel, Freight
Sheinbaum said that talks with U.S. carriers will go on but the feeling is that cargo airlines are satisfied with the agreement over slots at two airports.
Atlantic LNG Freight Rates Surge to Highest Since Early 2024
The spot rate to hire an LNG vessel for delivery from the U.S. to Europe jumped 19% to $98,250 per day, the highest since January 2024. Costs to hire a tanker in the Pacific Ocean also jumped 15%.
Zoox to Give Free Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco
California regulators still have to approve Zoox's application to charge for rides in San Francisco — a clearance that Waymo received in August 2023 after overcoming safety concerns.
China Ramps Up Purchases of US Soybeans After Pause in Trade
State-owned agriculture trader Cofco Group booked nearly 20 cargoes of the American oilseed on Nov. 17 for delivery in December and January, Bloomberg reports.
Home Depot Lowers Forecast on Weak Housing Market
Home Depot's third quarter was mixed with fewer violent storms reaching shore, more anxiety among U.S. consumers and a housing market that is in a deep funk.
NTSB Set to Vote on Cause of Baltimore Bridge Disaster
The vote is scheduled a day after Maryland officials more than doubled the estimated cost to replace the bridge and added two years onto the projected completion date — to 2030.
US-China Trade Truce May Ease Logistics Costs, DP World Says
“It will definitely be positive for the cost of logistics,” said Mohammed Akoojee. “Up until now, the trade war has increased the cost of logistics in terms of freight rates and duties.”
Lending Firm Raistone Seeks Rescue After First Brands Demise
Trade finance platform Raistone is looking to sell itself after the collapse of its biggest client, auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
Duffy Vows to Fight Court’s Pause on Non-Domiciled CDLs
"We won’t stop fighting to keep dangerous, unqualified truck drivers off the road," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X.
Soybean Futures Jump on Signs China Is Increasing Purchases
Soybean futures jumped on signals that China is stepping up buying of the oilseed, offering hope for U.S. farmers after purchases appeared to have stalled.
Why an Appeals Court Paused FMCSA’s Non-Domiciled CDL Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency stay, saying the petitioners met the “stringent requirements for a stay pending court review.”
Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 17, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 17, 2025 print edition.
Nevada to Eliminate Nearly 1,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs
FMCSA's interim final rule limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.
Postmaster General Says USPS Should Boost Final-Mile Delivery
Steiner said USPS should work with more customers to provide final- or last-mile delivery to individual home and businesses, the most expensive and labor-intensive part of delivery.
Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step
Testing of Daimler Truck’s prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.
Amazon Seeks $12 Billion From First US Bond Sale in 3 Years
Amazon is the world’s largest seller of rented computing, which is critical to powering AI systems. The company has been investing heavily in data centers and chips to build and run AI models.
Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online
Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.