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Hill Republicans Escalate Pushback on Biden-Era EV Guidance

Congressional Republicans have ramped up their opposition to Biden-era guidance designed to promote electric vehicles at the expense of those powered by fossil fuels.

April 10, 2025
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Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.

April 10, 2025
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No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
BusinessEquipment

International Motors Q1 Sales Fall 12%

International Motors sold 16,900 trucks and buses in the first quarter of 2025, a 12% decrease compared with 19,300 vehicles in the same period 12 months earlier.

April 9, 2025
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NACFE Unveils ‘Messy Middle’ Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative — NACFE’s fifth Run on Less program — is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Mack Trucks Launches Pioneer Class 8 Tractor

Mack Trucks unveiled its newest Class 8 model, the Mack Pioneer, which officials touted as its most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date.

April 8, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Mack Aims Pioneer at Longhaul Segment

Gunnar Brunius, Mack Trucks vice president of Lehigh Valley Operations, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm in comparing the newest model, Pioneer, to the former standard-bearer, Anthem.

April 8, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck North America Sales in Q1 Slide 16%

Daimler Truck North America sold 38,992 trucks and buses in Q1 2025, a decrease of 16% compared with 46,229 vehicles in the same period in 2024, parent company Daimler Truck said April 8.

April 8, 2025
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Continental to Offload ContiTech Industrial Unit

Continental AG is returning to its roots, abandoning decades of expansion into auto and industrial parts to focus on its more profitable tires business.

April 8, 2025