General News
Volkswagen Cuts Output, Pauses Production at German EV Plants
Volkswagen AG is curbing volume and introducing temporary shutdowns at two German factories as demand for its electric vehicles grows more slowly than predicted.
Tesla Urges US to Keep Emissions Rules Meant to Boost EVs
Tesla urged U.S. environmental regulators to maintain ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that were put in place to push the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.
Congress Gridlocked With Shutdown Deadline Days Away
Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.
Volvo VNL Offers Restful Night, On-Road Performance
Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.
Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers
Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president’s trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.
Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case
Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.
Autonomous Truck Developer Kodiak AI Goes Public
Kodiak AI went public Sept. 25 after the self-driving truck developer’s merger with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corp. II.
Arkansas Farmers, Truckers Boosted by $5.5B Taiwan Crop Pact
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called Taiwan’s planned purchases “great news for Arkansas and especially our row crop farmers, who need all the assistance they can get right now.”
Trump’s Steel Tariffs Trigger Counterstrikes From Neighbors
Mexico, Brazil and Canada are each seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration to reduce the tariffs, but they’re also focused on blocking the rising tide of cheap Chinese supply.
Bosch to Shed 13,000 Jobs at Auto Parts Business
Several parts makers face idle capacity and are under pressure from carmakers to lower prices.
Appeals Court Keeps Yellow on the Hook for Retiree Billions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a September 2024 decision by Judge Craig Goldblatt that left Yellow on the hook for $6.5 billion in claims by the pension plans.
Units Linked to First Brands File for Bankruptcy
The development could increase pressure on First Brands, which has been considering whether to file for bankruptcy to raise a rescue loan after halting a $6 billion refinancing in August.
BP in Reversal Says Oil Demand Will Rise Through 2030
Rising consumption in emerging markets, sluggish energy efficiency gains, geopolitical tensions and the persisting use of petrochemicals all point to peak demand in 2030 at the earliest.
Economy Expanded at a Surprising 3.8% Pace in Q2
The Commerce Department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3%.
Auto Parts Maker First Brands Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing
First Brands Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week and is looking to secure a loan of at least $1 billion to keep the business running, according to sources.
US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending
U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.
DOT Seeks Industry Input on Cargo Theft Risks
The Department of Transportation is casting a wide net for stakeholder suggestions about how to deter thieves acting on impulse and organized criminals from stealing cargo.
VTNA Offers Free Load Board to Customers
Any carrier that has a Load Finder account can connect all its trucks via its electronic logging device, VTNA Product Marketing Manager Madeline Sullivan told Transport Topics.
US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics
The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.
Trump FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Awaits Senate Vote
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is among the nominees expected to be considered by the Senate soon.