A General Motors assembly plant in Canada that makes pickup trucks mostly for export to the U.S. will cut down to two shifts from three because of the “evolving trade environment.â€
May 2, 2025Fleet Equipment News
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GM Cuts Workers at Canada Truck Plant, Citing Trade Turmoil
Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks
Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.
May 1, 2025Experts Dissect Challenges of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure
Hydrogen adoption faces infrastructure hurdles as industry shifts from billion-dollar hub plans to practical solutions. Experts highlight ethanol conversion and cost concerns.
May 1, 2025House Votes to Overturn California Ban on Gasoline Cars
The U.S. House voted 246-164 to roll back an EPA authorization issued under former President Joe Biden, which let California ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
May 1, 2025General Motors Trims 2025 Guidance
General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025.
May 1, 2025Aurora Debuts First Driverless Trucking Service in US
Aurora Innovation has launched the nation’s first commercial driverless freight service, sending autonomous 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston without a human behind the wheel.
May 1, 2025Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs
Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.
April 30, 2025Ford to Hold Off on Price Increases to Assess Rivals' Actions
Ford Motor Co. won’t increase the price of its vehicles until it sees how competing carmakers respond to higher costs imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 30, 2025Manufacturers See Hydrogen Engine Use Cases, Advantages
The hydrogen internal combustion engine is already considered zero-emissions technology in the European market, and interest in the North American market is increasing.
April 30, 2025GM Recalls Nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Cars
General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
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