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Stellantis Shipments Fall Amid Transition to New Vehicles

Stellantis NV said its first-quarter revenue decreased 12% to $44.7 billion compared to last year as the company transitions to making a number of next-generation vehicles.

April 30, 2024
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DB Schenker to Carry Out Range Energy Trailer Testing in H2

DB Schenker will carry out a pilot program testing Range Energy鈥檚 electrified dry van trailers in the second half of 2024, the startup said.

April 30, 2024
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Peterbilt Introduces Additional Mirrors for 579, 567 Models

Peterbilt is set to offer digital vision system-mirrors for its Models 579 and 567, and the truck maker expects to improve truck drivers鈥 visibility options and safety, it said.

April 29, 2024
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Traton Profit Rises on Higher Prices, 'Favorable' Markets

Profits for global truck manufacturer Traton rose in the first quarter on momentum from favorable market conditions and higher prices, including for the International Trucks brand.

April 29, 2024
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April 29, 2024
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Labor Deal Signing Bonuses Dampen Record Allison Sales

Signing bonuses linked to a labor contract ratified by United Auto Workers members in January hurt profits at Allison Transmission Holdings in the first quarter of 2024.

April 26, 2024
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Intermodal Chassis Manufacturers Pull Back on Output

Intermodal chassis manufacturers are scaling back production as a result of weak demand as well as a supply overhang, company executives said.

April 25, 2024
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Truck, Trailer Reefer Weakness Hurts Carrier Global Profits

Carrier Global profits dropped in the first quarter of 2024, with results hurt by weaker North American truck and trailer refrigeration sales, the company said April 25.

April 25, 2024
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Tesla Promises Semi Truck Production to Begin in Late 2025

Tesla Inc.鈥檚 touted Class 8 Semi tractor is likely to begin rolling off the company鈥檚 Reno, Nev., production line late next year, according to a senior executive.

April 25, 2024
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Hertz Reports $392 Million Loss

Hertz reported a loss that was nearly three times worse than analysts expected as it accelerated sales of electric vehicles to reduce its fleet of Tesla models that have weighed on profits.

April 25, 2024