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Robotaxi Firm Pony AI Raises $863M in Hong Kong Listing

The robotaxi firm’s listing has attracted Uber Technologies, which was in talks to invest about $100 million in the share sale, Bloomberg reported. Pony AI went public in the U.S. last year.

November 3, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears

U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the  Fibre Box Association.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Suit Claims Faulty Tesla Doors Led to Deaths in Fiery Crash

NHTSA disclosed in September that it’s investigating whether some Tesla doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped  occupants inside.

November 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Hackers, Crime Rings Team Up on Cargo Theft, Report Finds

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said hackers are targeting trucking carriers and freight brokers, seeking to infect their computer networks with tools that provide remote access.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Largest Fleet of Police Cybertrucks to Patrol Las Vegas

The donation has raised concerns from government oversight experts about private donors’ influence on public departments and the boost to the Tesla brand.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Carney Apologizes to Trump for Anti-Tariff Ad

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he told Ontario's premier not to run an anti-tariff advertisement that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Supreme Court Hears Tariff Arguments This Week

Trump had said he wanted to take the highly unusual step of attending the arguments in person, but on Nov. 2 said he had ruled it out, saying he didn't want to be a distraction.

November 3, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Eaton to Buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in Data Center Play

The acquisition gives Eaton a portfolio of thermal-management products designed to control excess heat from data centers or in other applications across the industrial and aerospace sectors.

November 3, 2025
BusinessSafety

From Tug of War to Unified Crew

Retail fleets face a productivity vs. safety tug-of-war. Learn how the Geotab open platform aligns these priorities. By integrating predictive safety, smart routing, and proactive maintenance, you create a unified crew that cuts accident costs and boosts operational efficiency.

November 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US to Pause Port Fees on China Ships Starting Nov. 10

From Nov. 10, the U.S. will pause measures designed to combat China’s shipping dominance, the White House said. Meanwhile, Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed.

November 3, 2025