Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would deliver a big blow to Japan’s economy.
February 19, 2025Fleet Equipment News
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Japan Broaches Car Tariffs With US as Trump Threatens Hikes
Nikola Declares Bankruptcy, Will Sell Off Assets
The company said it plans to pursue an auction and sale process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. A stalking horse bidder will be sought.
February 19, 2025Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.
February 18, 2025Ford Slashes Middle Manager Stock Awards to Trim Costs
Ford Motor Co. is eliminating stock award bonuses for about half of its middle managers in an effort to boost performance as the automaker confronts declining profit and high costs.
February 18, 2025Herc Rentals Outbids United in $3.9B Merger with H&E
Herc Rentals is set to merge with fellow construction equipment supplier H&E Equipment Services after outbidding the largest player in the field, United Rentals, the company said Feb. 18.
February 18, 2025Toyota Aids LG Battery Plant With $1.5 Billion Order
Toyota has agreed to shift a $1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after General Motors backed out of the project.
February 18, 2025Continental to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Slash Costs at Auto Unit
Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit as the German parts maker prepares to spin off the struggling business.
February 18, 2025Honda Open to More Nissan Talks
Shares of Mitsubishi surged as much as 8.6% after a report that Honda would be willing to restart talks on a potential tie-up with ailing peer Nissan if its CEO Makoto Uchida steps down.
February 18, 2025United Rentals Drops $3.4 Billion Purchase of H&E Equipment
United Rentals abandoned its plan to acquire H&E Equipment Services, declining to increase its original offer of $3.4 billion for the rival construction equipment supplier.
February 18, 2025Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft
Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.Â
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