BOSTON — Daimler Truck is updating its sales and financial guidance for the year and launching a share buyback program, moves the company said are buoyed by its business momentum.
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Daimler Truck Increases Full-Year Guidance
Forecast Upped for Class 8 Registrations as Fears Ease
New registrations for Class 8 trucks are set to total 249,836 this year, according to S&P Global Mobility, a jump of 12% compared with its expectations at the start of the year.
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July 10, 2023Nikola’s Latest Bid to Secure Funds to Advance FCEV Fails
Nikola’s latest bid to issue more shares and secure the funds needed to advance its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck ambitions failed, it said July 6.
July 10, 2023Louisiana Trucker Damien Hebert Driven by Details
Louisiana’s Damien Hebert, last year’s national winner in the twin trailers division, is passionate about details, and he proves it at truck driving championships.
July 7, 2023Union Workers Question Safety at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant
While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.
July 7, 2023Truck Makers, California Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Rules
Major truck and engine manufacturers have brokered a truce with California’s plan for phasing out sales of Classes 4-8 diesel-powered trucks in a landmark deal with state regulators.
July 6, 2023Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients
Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.
July 6, 2023Amazon 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, 2023Q2 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.
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