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Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle subsidiary Traton on April 28 reported a slump in sales and profit in the first quarter.

The startup conducted a variety of driverless safety tests with its SuperDrive autonomous driving system installed on an International LT Series Class 8 tractor in East Liberty, Ohio.

Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.

The transportation industry’s transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis were materially injured by imports of chassis from Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam, the U.S. International Trade Commission said.

Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.

Profit fell due to weaker specialty rental margins, lower used equipment sales and higher expenses, including those related to the terminated H&E Equipment Services acquisition.

Continental appointed company veteran Roland Welzbacher to succeed Olaf Schick as CFO as the German manufacturer sheds units to focus on its more profitable tires business.

Hoegh Autoliners ASA, an Oslo, Norway-based car carrier, said that a plan to impose fees on foreign ships calling at U.S. ports could cost the company as much as $70 million.