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Daimler AG is recalling almost 300,000 of its Mercedes-Benz cars because of fire hazards.

Airbus SE pledged to churn out more aircraft than ever and consolidated its ownership of the A220 jetliner, pressing home its advantage over Boeing Co. and its grounded 737 Max in the growing narrow-body market.

Vehicle component manufacturer Dana Inc. reported a slight increase in revenue but a dip in profits for the fourth quarter as higher interest expenses and a slide in demand for heavy-duty trucks chipped into its earnings.

Commercial vehicle dealership Rush Enterprises Inc. reported declines in fourth-quarter net income and revenue amid a falloff in Class 8 sales, but on an annual basis, achieved record revenue of nearly $6 billion plus increased profits.

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported higher fourth-quarter net income and lower revenue, although full-year revenue set a record.

Class 8 U.S. retail sales in January dropped below 16,000 for the first time since January 2018, WardsAuto .com reported, as a cautious industry waited to see what changes in the freight environment.

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied the most Class 8 diesel engines in 2019.

When the trucking industry’s equipment and technology professionals gather in Atlanta this month for the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council, they’ll probe maintenance issues and discover opportunities for collaboration.

All Truck Transportation Inc. announced recently it already is updating about 1,700 trailers with 5G-compatible devices.

Five individuals accused of participating in a two-year conspiracy to stage accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area have pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges.