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Kenworth Expands Powertrain Options for T680, T880, W990

The truck maker will make powertrains with the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination available to T680, T880 and W990 customers.

May 30, 2025
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Rivian Eyes New Debt Deal

JPMorgan is leading a potential high-yield bond sale for EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, partly to refinance its upcoming debt, according to people familiar with the transaction.

May 30, 2025
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Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs

Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.

May 30, 2025
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Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut

Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.

May 29, 2025
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Penske Offers Carriers Fantasy Performance Options

Penske Truck Leasing believes it has some of the answers to fleet management optimization with the latest upgrades to its Catalyst AI platform.

May 29, 2025
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Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025
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Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US

Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.

May 29, 2025
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Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May 29, 2025
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Canada Confirms No Duty Laws Broken in Vietnam Chassis Case

The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties.

May 28, 2025
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Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa Its New CEO

Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new CEO on May 28, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year.

May 28, 2025