GM plans to release a Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV that, when on the highway, allows drivers to go hands- and eyes-free, the company announced Oct. 22.
October 22, 2025Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Uber, Nebius to Invest Up to $375 Million in Robotaxi Firm
Uber’s investment expands on a multiyear partnership with Austin-based Avride to deploy autonomous vehicles and food delivery robots.
October 22, 2025Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss
The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in documents posted to NHTSA’s website.
October 22, 2025Tesla Investors Pivot to Dreams of AI Future
EVs are the primary way the company can bring in the cash required for its AI investments. And that business is facing slowing demand.
October 22, 2025Europe's Auto Industry Braces for Chip Interference Soon
Europe’s auto industry is preparing for production disruption within days because of China’s export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. The U.S. is likely to be affected too.
October 22, 2025Paccar Q3 Profit Tumbles on Truck Sales Slump
“Paccar delivered good revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2025. Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF’s excellent trucks contributed to the good results,” said CEO Preston Feight.
October 21, 2025Manufacturing CEOs Want Canada to Mirror Trump Tax Cuts
Manufacturers are telling the Canadian government to take inspiration from Donald Trump’s tax cuts to help businesses remain competitive as they face cost pressures and uncertainty.
October 21, 2025Jeep Factory Stopped for 3 Weeks After Aluminum Plant Fire
A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, a sign of the growing fallout from a supplier’s aluminum factory fire last month.
October 21, 2025Paccar, Daimler, Accelera JV Delays Battery Cell Production
Amplify Cell Technologies is pushing back the start of battery cell production at its facility in Mississippi to 2028 from 2027, Paccar revealed publicly for the first time Oct. 21.
October 21, 2025Trucker Path Unveils Truck Driver-Focused Insurance Division
Trucker Path Insurance is available through the existing mobile app, and plans provide coverage regardless of operation type, commodities hauled or areas of service.
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