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Elon Musk Says Tesla Raising Full Self-Driving Price to $15,000
Tesla Inc. will start charging $15,000 for the driver-assistance features it calls Full Self-Driving, raising the price of the controversial product for the second time this year.
August 22, 2022Elite Driving Ability Runs in the Family for UPS Duo
INDIANAPOLIS — As Aaron Sharp watched the parade of competitors taking their place on the floor of the Indiana Convention Center for the National Truck Driving Championships’ “Walk of Champions” Aug. 19, he kept his eyes peeled for one participant in particular — his father, David Sharp.
August 19, 2022Roland Bolduc Captures NTDC Crown for a Second Time
INDIANAPOLIS — The thrill of victory ... and ... that's it. Just the thrill of victory. There is no agony of defeat at the National Truck Driving Championships, as Roland Bolduc — who won his second Grand Champion crown — noted there are no losers. "The drivers are not against each other," the FedEx Express driver representing Connecticut said. "We're against the course."
August 19, 20222022 NTDC Awards Gallery
A look at the finalists and champions of each award category for the 2022 National Truck Driving & Step Van Driving Championships from Indianapolis. More photos from the competition here and the state championships here.
August 19, 2022Can Grocery Stores Save the American Mall?
Between movie theaters, fitness centers and full-on amusement parks, American shopping malls have scrambled for years to attract new visitors to counter plummeting foot traffic. Even before the coronavirus struck, the concept of the mall — once so central to suburban life — was increasingly viewed as an anachronism.
August 19, 2022July Trailer Orders Blow Past 2021’s Low; 2023 Orders Awaken
U.S. trailer orders in July roared ahead compared with a year earlier but slumped compared with earlier months this year, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ final data.
August 19, 2022Walmart, DoorDash to End Delivery Partnership
Walmart Inc. and DoorDash Inc. are ending their four-year delivery partnership.
August 19, 2022NTDC Finals Have a Familiar Feel
INDIANAPOLIS — Former grand champions Roland Bolduc, Jeff Langenhahn, Alphonso Lewis and Mike White are headlining the final round at the National Truck Driving Championships.
August 19, 2022Port of L.A. Breaks Another Monthly Cargo Record
The Port of Los Angeles had its best-ever July, officials announced Aug. 17, outpacing the same month last year, which was the previous record, by 5%.
August 19, 2022Rivian Cancels Least Expensive Version of Electric Pickup Truck
Rivian Automotive Inc. eliminated the least expensive trim of its R1T electric pickup truck, the company confirmed via email, effectively raising the price of its entry-level model.
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