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GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 12:43
“We’re accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,” spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

Coastal Group Opens $41.8M Missouri Cold Storage Facility

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 12:34
An affiliate of Coastal Group has opened a $41.8 million cold storage facility in its home state, at a site that’s being touted as sitting within a 10-hour drive of most of the U.S. population.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 11, 2025

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 11, 2025 print edition.

Ford Pivots From Electrifying Big Trucks to Budget EVs

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 11:43
The plan is part of what Farley called a “tremendous pivot” away from its earlier strategy of electrifying its largest models, which it largely abandoned a year ago.

California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:51
The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.

CATL Mine Shutdown in China Sparks Global Lithium Rally

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:34
The lithium mine closure has spurred speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy.

Roadrunner Eyes LTL Acquisitions After Lane Expansion

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:21
After recently expanding its lanes, less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner is ramping up acquisition plans, the company’s top executive told Transport Topics.

Roadrunner Eyes LTL Acquisitions After Lane Expansion

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:21
After recenty expanding its lanes, less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner is ramping up acquisition plans, the company’s top executive told Transport Topics.  

Trump Presses China to Quadruple US Soybean Purchases

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:17
“I hope China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders. This is also a way of substantially reducing China’s Trade Deficit with the USA,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Nvidia, AMD Agree to 15% Chip Revenue Share With US

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:07
The Trump administration had frozen the sale of some advanced chips to China earlier this year as trade tensions spiked between the world’s two largest economies.

Canadian Road Trips to US Slump Nearly 37% in July

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 08:54
The drop in U.S. travel underscores Canadians’ resentment toward their southern neighbor, who is their biggest trading partner and was once their favorite vacation destination. 

Divide Between Truck Makers and CARB Widens

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 08:44
The relationship between America’s truck makers and the California Air Resources Board forged in the Clean Truck Partnership is beginning to fray.

Maersk Defies Trade War Fears With Stock Rally

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 08:39
Shorting Maersk stock during a global trade war may seem like a sure bet. But investors who’ve loaded up on the trade since April have so far only been handed big losses.

WTO Predicts 0.9% Increase in Global Goods Trade

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 12:49
After a 2.9% gain in 2024, global goods trade will increase by 0.9% this year, the Geneva-based trade body said in a report Aug. 8.

Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:59
Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

RXO Reports 53% Revenue Jump in Q2

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:48
RXO's revenue increased 52.6% in the second quarter despite the prolonged soft freight environment, but the company also reported a net loss of $9 million.

Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:28
Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

US Refiners to Profit as Heavy Oil Output Rebounds

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:02
The ability to buy heavy crude at cheap prices is set to improve in the second half of the year as Canadian and Middle Eastern production rebounds.

Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:28
Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola’s remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.

Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:26
Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

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