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Parts Supplier First Brands Preps for Bankruptcy With No Plan

Auto part supplier First Brands Group is preparing to enter bankruptcy with no restructuring plan in place, a sign of how quickly the company’s fortunes are unraveling, sources said.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Earnings Beat Estimates on Dependable Consumer Demand

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported quarterly profit that was better than expectations, a sign that spending remains healthy as shoppers prioritize essentials and seek value.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Volkswagen Cuts Output, Pauses Production at German EV Plants

Volkswagen AG is curbing volume and introducing temporary shutdowns at two German factories as demand for its electric vehicles grows more slowly than predicted.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Tesla Urges US to Keep Emissions Rules Meant to Boost EVs

Tesla urged U.S. environmental regulators to maintain ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that were put in place to push the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Gridlocked With Shutdown Deadline Days Away

Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Volvo VNL Offers Restful Night, On-Road Performance

Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers

Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president’s trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.

September 25, 2025