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GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 15:12
“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,” the company said in a statement.

US Foods Calls for Talks After Performance Food Snubs Merger

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 14:16
“Our ask of PFG is to simply work together to further understand the merits and opportunities of a potential combination,” US Foods CEO Dave Flitman said.

US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 13:56
The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.

Motor Fuel Taxes Rise in 10 States, Drop in 3

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 13:12
Motor fuel taxes fell in three states but rose in 10 others after states on July 1 either recalculated their annual rates or adopted legislation to pay for highway infrastructure.

Trump’s Planned 100% Computer Chip Tariff Sparks Confusion

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 12:21
“The real question everybody in the industry is asking is whether there will be a component tariff, where the chips in a device would require some sort of separate tariff calculation.”

Toyota Braces for $9.5 Billion Hit From US Tariff Turmoil

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:52
Toyota’s estimate dwarfs recent forecasts from global heavyweights as the auto industry contends with fast-changing policies that are seeing costs balloon.

Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Nearly 2% Year Over Year in July

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 11:40
North American Class 8 truck orders continued to trend below prior-year results by slipping nearly 2% in July, according to ACT Research.

Lyten Buys What’s Left of Northvolt in Europe

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:38
The deal includes Northvolt’s flagship factory and a research and development facility, both in Sweden, and the site of a future factory in Germany.

DTNA Backs EPA GHG3 Rollback; Other OEMs More Cautious

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 10:06
GHG3 was rolled out under the Biden administration but came under heavy fire from trucking stakeholders, many of whom characterized it as damaging to carriers.

House Lawmakers Lead Push on Autonomous Truck Policy

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 09:33
Legislation that aims to establish a nationwide policy framework for autonomous commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Hyundai, GM to Jointly Develop Electric Van for North America

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 09:30
The two companies also will develop four vehicles for Central and South American markets.

Maersk Raises Outlook on Back of Resilient Demand Outside US

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 09:00
CEO Vincent Clerc described conditions in the U.S. as subdued owing to the uncertainty from trade tariffs.

NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 08:18
It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 07:05
Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.

Lyft Shares Sink After Q2 Revenue Miss

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 06:00
The results landed just hours after Uber issued a better-than-expected forecast for the third quarter and exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on gross bookings.

Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 15:32
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

China Extends Beef Import Probe to November

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 15:16
The extension was announced Aug. 6 by the Ministry of Commerce. China is the world’s top buyer of the meat, which means its imports are tracked closely by the global market. 

Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 14:55
Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:40
U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:49
More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

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