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NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
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Cummins Delays Launch of 2027 X15 Engine

Days after the engine's first showcase at ATA's TMC 2025 annual meeting, the Trump administration warned EPA regulations for heavy-duty trucks would be reassessed, with rollback likely.

August 6, 2025
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Cummins Q2 Profit Jumps on Power-Hungry Data Centers

Profit at Cummins jumped in the second quarter of 2025 even as heavy- and medium-duty engine sales tumbled and company executives predicted a rougher third quarter for truck demand.

August 6, 2025
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Trump Says Japan to Import Ford’s Large F-150 Pickup Trucks

Confusion hangs over various details of a trade deal struck between the U.S. and Japan, sparking concern in Japan over its enforcement, particularly regarding cars.

August 6, 2025
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Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what’s been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025
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Carney Considers Select Rollback of Canada Counter-Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to maximize the impacts of retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but minimize the pain for Canadian businesses.

August 6, 2025
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Eaton Q2 Profit Inches Lower as Costs Outpace Revenue Bump

Supply chain turmoil and an increase in tariffs globally are bolstering the costs of all industrial manufacturers — particularly those using aluminum, steel and copper, Eaton noted.

August 5, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Average Used Truck Price Rises for First Time in 2½ Years

A used Class 8 truck cost on average $60,324 in June, 10.4% more expensive than the year-ago retail price of $54,621 and 6.2% pricier than the $56,813 reported for May.

August 5, 2025
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Williams Sees LNG Share Topping 25% Of US Gas Market

The energy infrastructure company also sees years of robust demand for the fuel, which currently makes up about 15% of the market, according to CEO Chad Zamarin.

August 5, 2025
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Musk Seeks Dismissal of Tesla Stock-Sale Suit

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

August 5, 2025