The State Departmentās procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Muskās TeslaĀ in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase after reports emerged about it on Feb. 12.
February 13, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
āArmored Teslasā Vanish From Government Procurement List
Business, Technology, Equipment
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi End Merger Talks
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi said Feb. 13 they are ending talks on business integration.
February 13, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Class 8 Vocational Demand Powers Allison Q4 Profit, Revenue
Allison Transmission's profit and revenue rose in the fourth quarter of 2024 on the back of increased Class 8 vocational North American on-highway demand, the company said Feb. 11.
February 12, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Renault Holds Key to Nissanās Future
French carmaker Renault SA is Nissanās biggest shareholder with a 36% stake ā a holding that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Feb. 12 signaled itās open to buying.
February 12, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Isuzu to Build Production Plant in South Carolina
Truck maker Isuzu North America will build a manufacturing facility in Piedmont, S.C., that is expected to be operational by 2027, the company said.
February 12, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous
AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest
Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.
February 12, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
GM and Ford Lobby to Save EV Tax Incentives
Among the options being floated if the Trump administration moves to strike EV incentives is a three-year wind down to allow more time for the companies to adjust their businesses.
February 11, 2025Business, Equipment
Reefer Demand Drop Fails to Cool Carrier Q4 Earnings Growth
Carrier Global overcame weaker demand for refrigeration units from the North American trucking sector to post higher profit and sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said Feb. 11.
February 11, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Ford CEO Says Tariffs Would āBlow a Holeā in Auto Industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley will travel to Washington on Feb. 12 to warn Congress that the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump has proposed on Canada and Mexico would āblow a holeā in the auto industry.
February 11, 2025Business, Equipment, Safety
Fleets Weigh Pay, Balanced Lifestyle to Retain Truck Drivers
The driver shortage in the trucking industry continues, and longhaul routes remain the most vexing issue, according to experts.
February 11, 2025