Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack†on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.
March 27, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’
Government, Business, Equipment
Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs
As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.
March 27, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion
Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.
March 26, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Fleets Use Tech, AI to Drive Efficiency, Stay Competitive
Fleets and industry vendors attending the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2025 conference said technology is helping increase efficiency and improve decision-making.
March 26, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight
President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.
March 26, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Rivian Spins Out ‘Micromobility’ EV Startup Called Also
Rivian Automotive Inc. is spinning out a business that will develop small electric vehicles designed for short trips.
March 26, 2025Business, Equipment, Safety
Eight Corvettes Go Missing in Kentucky but Are Later Found
Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built, but officers recovered the vehicles and made an arrest, police said.
March 25, 2025Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Court Slashes $462 Million Wabash Verdict to $120 Million
A St. Louis court has drastically reduced a $462 million jury verdict issued against trailer manufacturer Wabash in connection with a 2019 fatal accident.
March 25, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Court Preserves Detroit Transmission Housing Supply Line
A component supplier must continue to supply Detroit Diesel with housings for Detroit-branded transmissions installed on Freightliner and Western Star truck production lines, a court ruled.
March 25, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge
The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.
March 25, 2025