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Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volkswagen Introduces ID. EVERY1, Its Most Affordable EV

The model will offer more than 155 miles of range and is the 鈥渓ast piece of the puzzle鈥 for VW鈥檚 next-generation lineup, said Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the brand.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.

March 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Launches X10 Engine Platform

Cummins continued to overhaul its engine options for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, unveiling the X10 engine platform and a B-Series engine update in recent days.

March 5, 2025
Business, Equipment

Geely Signs $2.5 Billion Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal

Chinese billionaire Li Shufu鈥檚 Zhejiang Geely Holding Group聽 has obtained a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its 2018 acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump to Decide on Canada, Mexico Relief Today, Lutnick Says

President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.

March 5, 2025
Equipment, Safety

Colorado Crackdown Spreads to I-70 for Tire Chain Violators

A new enforcement effort on the I-70 mountain corridor in Colorado will ensure truckers comply with a new law requiring drivers carry tire chains regardless of weather conditions.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Continental to Pass Along Tariff Costs to Customers

Continental AG will try to pass on the cost of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to its customers, according to the German parts maker鈥檚 finance chief.

March 4, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists

A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products

Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.

March 4, 2025