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EPA Gives Engine Makers 30 Days to Provide DEF System Data
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking major diesel engine OEMs to provide critical data about diesel exhaust fluid system failures to remedy equipment problems for truckers and farmers.
Hyundai Picks Hendrickson as Xcient Dealer in N.Y., N.J.
Hyundai Translead tapped Hendrickson Fleet Solutions as its commercial vehicle dealer for New York and New Jersey, expanding regional access to the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 truck.
Commerce Committee Advances Trump Transportation Nominees
The Republican-led Senate will be next to consider the nominees who, if confirmed, would join Secretary Sean Duffy’s leadership team at the Department of Transportation.
SBA Says Green Card Holders Will Be Ineligible for Loans
In December, SBA issued a policy note that said up to 5% of a business could be noncitizen owned. But the current policy rescinds that, as well as making lawful permanent residents ineligible, too.
Walmart Joins $1 Trillion Club as Frugal Shoppers Fuel Gains
Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock’s advance. Walmart has been pushing to incorporate AI across its operations.
Toyota Industries Posts Profit Growth as Tariff Impact Hits
This could be Toyota Industries' last fiscal year as a publicly listed company as it is the subject of a take-private proposal from the Toyota group.
China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, BMW’s iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
Oil Tanker Rates Spike on Iran Tensions, Tight Supply
Last week’s speculations about escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. prompted a rush from charterers to secure vessels ahead of any potential supply disruption, shipbrokers said.
Banks Ready $3.75B Debt Sale to Back BP Castrol Buyout
Stonepeak’s acquisition of Castrol isn’t due to close until later in 2026, but lenders are keen to capitalize on the current opportunity window, with investors eager to put cash to work in new deals.
PepsiCo Plans Price Cuts as Demand Slips for Drinks, Snacks
PepsiCo has leaned on price increases as the cost of packaging, ingredients and transportation rose, but that has weakened demand, and consumers have cut back.
BP Urged to Prove Value of Its Renewed Focus on Oil
BP needs to demonstrate how its decision to prioritize investment in oil and gas will create value for shareholders, according to a group of investors.
Newsom's New EV Rebate Framework Would Boost Musk's Tesla
California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined plans for a $200 million electric vehicle subsidy in the the state that would represent a major boost to Elon Musk’s Tesla and other EV makers in the state.
Natural Gas Futures Cool on Warmer Outlook
While frigid temperatures are still gripping the southern U.S., natural gas futures plummeted Feb. 2 as weather forecasts for mid-February shifted significantly warmer.
Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers
A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.
Manufacturing Activity Expands by the Most Since 2022
The strength in demand reflected a decline in a measure of customer inventories, which contracted by the most since mid-2022. Lean customer stockpiles could boost factory orders and production.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 2, 2026
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 2, 2026 print edition.
Devon Agrees to Buy US Shale Rival Coterra for $21.4 Billion
The deal, expected to close in the second quarter, illustrates how shale companies are pushing to consolidate as many of the best U.S. drilling sites have been tapped.
ArcBest Sees Bright Spots Amid Down Q4 Freight Market
The Fort Smith, Ark.-based logistics company posted a net loss from continuing operations of $8.12 million, or 36 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.
Administration to Create Strategic Reserve for Rare Earths
The White House confirmed on Feb. 2 the start of “Project Vault,” which would initially be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and nearly $1.67 billion in private capital.