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Strong Q2 for Toyota, GM Points to Auto Industry Strength

General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. both posted strong sales gains in the second quarter, signs of consumer health in the auto market as semiconductor supply improves.

July 6, 2023
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Amazon Fleet Electrification Sees 5,000 Rivian Vans on Roads

Amazon's electrification of its delivery fleet gained pace over the past six months while still lagging earlier targets. The e-commerce giant has rolled out more than 5,000 EVs in the past year.

July 6, 2023
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Q2 Deliveries Reflect Surge in Momentum, Nikola Says

Nikola Corp. delivered 45 battery-electric trucks wholesale and 66 trucks retail in the second quarter, the company announced July 5.

July 5, 2023
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Goodyear Adds Regional Haul Trailer Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new addition to the Cooper Work Series line, the company announced June 28.

July 5, 2023
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Knight-Swift Closes Acquisition of U.S. Xpress

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings closed on its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, the company announced July 5.

July 5, 2023
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UPS-Teamsters Talks Break Down

Negotiations on a new labor deal between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters stalled July 5 after showing promise over the weekend, renewing concern that workers could strike at the end of the month.

July 5, 2023
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Tesla Reports Record Sales, Increased Production in Q2

Tesla Inc. posted record sales in the second quarter as the Austin-based electric vehicle maker continued to increase production at its growing Gigafactory Texas.

July 5, 2023
BusinessEquipment

TireHub Appoints John Cavanaugh as Newest CFO

TireHub has appointed John Cavanaugh to the role of chief financial officer, the tire distributor announced June 29.

July 5, 2023
BusinessTechnology

EV Startups Confronting Setbacks

Truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. and delivery-van maker Arrival added to a series of misfortunes for electric vehicle startups struggling to make it to mass production.

July 5, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Rivian Ships First Amazon Electric Delivery Vans to Europe

Rivian Automotive Inc. started delivering the electric vans it makes for Amazon to Europe in the EV maker’s first commercial shipments outside the U.S.

July 5, 2023

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