General News
Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US
Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.
Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue
Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.
Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses
After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.
Chevron Plans Nearly 800 Layoffs in Permian Basin
Chevron plans to lay off nearly 800 employees in the Permian Basin, its biggest oil-production operation globally.
Trade Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs, Ruling They're Illegal
A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies.
Tesla Targets June 12 Rollout of Robotaxi Service in Austin
Tesla is poised to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter.
DHL Flies 17 Endangered Mountain Bongo Antelopes to Kenya
DHL Express transported 17 endangered mountain bongo antelopes from Florida to a conservation site in Kenya, the company announced in the spring.
DOT Nominees Await Senate Consideration for FRA, FTA Posts
David Fink and Marc Molinarlo, nominees for top posts at two Department of Transportation agencies, await consideration before the Senate.
Suitors Line Up for BP’s Castrol Unit
BP's Castrol lubricant business is attracting interest from Reliance Industries, Apollo Global Management and Lone Star Funds, as well as Saudi Aramco.
Canada Confirms No Duty Circumvention in Vietnam Chassis Case
The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties to the ruling.
OPEC+ to Maintain Group Quotas Ahead of July Output Decision
OPEC+ gathered online May 28 to ratify their current groupwide production quotas, ahead of a decision by eight key members at the weekend whether to bolster output again in July.
Diesel Price Sheds 4.9¢ to $3.487 a Gallon
The national average diesel price changed course from a week earlier, dropping 4.9 cents to hit $3.487 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 28.
Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa Its New CEO
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new CEO on May 28, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year.
Toyota Becomes Top Shareholder in Air Taxi Maker Joby
Toyota has invested $250 million in Joby Aviation, completing the first half of a previously announced $500 million commitment and becoming the air taxi maker’s largest shareholder.
Michigan County Board Opposes I-94 Self-Driving Corridor
Washtenaw County officials are opposed to proposed express lanes on about 39 miles of Interstate 94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit that one day could be dedicated to self-driving vehicles.
Arizona Adds Real-Time Truck Parking Info at 4 Stops on I-10
The Arizona Department of Transportation has incorporated real-time truck parking availability status for Interstate 10 rest areas on its state traveler information website.
NYC Wins Order Against US Funding Freeze in Congestion Fight
New York won a court order temporarily barring the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds for the state’s transportation projects.
Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving ‘Deficiencies’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address “deficiencies” to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.
US Poised to Receive Golden Share in US Steel-Nippon Tie-Up
The U.S. government is poised to receive a so-called golden share in U.S. Steel as a condition for approving Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of the American company.