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Luminar Stock Jumps as Viral Video Backs Its Tech Over Tesla

In the video, which has drawn more than 11 million views since it was published to YouTube on March 15, Mark Rober runs six tests assessing Luminar's lidar technology against Tesla’s system.

March 17, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Yellow Creditors Push Plan to End Bankruptcy Case

Creditors of defunct trucking firm Yellow Corp. will submit their own plan in coming days on how to split up the company’s remaining $550 million of cash and end its bankruptcy case.

March 17, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Down 3.3¢ in Third Straight Decline

The national average price for a gallon of diesel slipped 3.3 cents to $3.549 in a third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 17.

March 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Partially Renews US Meat Export Permits

China’s government has renewed export registrations for some U.S. meat plants whose eligibility was set to lapse, raising hopes that shipments won’t be disrupted.

March 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volkswagen’s Audi Will Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029

The reductions, which correspond to 14% of the brand’s German workforce, won’t affect factory workers. “Audi must become faster, more agile and more efficient,” said CEO Gernot Döllner.

March 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump’s Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.

March 17, 2025
Crossword

Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 17, 2025

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 17, 2025 print edition.

March 17, 2025
BusinessFuel

Chevron Buys $2.3B Hess Stake, Stays Confident on Merger

Chevron bought nearly 5% of Hess as a show of confidence that it will win the arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil that has delayed the Hess takeover for more than a year.

March 17, 2025
BusinessPrivate

PepsiCo Buys Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi

PepsiCo said March 17 that it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion.

March 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelFor-Hire

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Gain Traction in Trucking

Significant technological advances in recent years have helped to increase demand for LRR tires. “They’re just making the tires better and better all around,” one trucking executive said.

March 17, 2025