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Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.

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Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands

A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.

October 8, 2025
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Mexico Risks New Tariff Hit on $15 Billion of Truck Exports

Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.

October 8, 2025
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Tesla Unveils Cheaper Versions of Model Y SUV, Model 3 Sedan

Tesla introduced new versions of its top-selling models priced at under $40,000, making its main vehicles more affordable to counteract the loss of U.S. incentives for electric cars.

October 7, 2025
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Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals

President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.

October 7, 2025
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DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects

The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.

October 7, 2025
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Lucid Production, Deliveries Disappoint as Tax Credit Expires

Lucid Group’s electric vehicle production fell short of Wall Street’s forecasts during the third quarter as the car maker contends with the elimination of the consumer tax credit.

October 6, 2025
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Trump Delays US Tariffs on Heavy-Truck Imports to Nov. 1

President Donald Trump said 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin Nov. 1, the latest expansion of his tariff regime aimed at protecting domestic industries.

October 6, 2025
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German Carmakers Receive EV Tax Boost Before Summit With Merz

Germany’s ruling coalition confirmed it will extend a tax exemption for new EVs as part of a broader effort to support the nation’s key car industry in the transition to more climate-friendly technologies.

October 6, 2025
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Tesla Teases New Product Unveiling

Tesla last added a new product to its lineup almost two years ago with the Cybertruck, and the polarizing pickup has been a disappointment.

October 6, 2025
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Stellantis Plans $10 Billion in US Investments, Reports Say

Stellantis is focused on reclaiming the success of the Jeep brand and considering fresh investment into Dodge, which could result in a new Dodge V8 muscle car, and possibly the Chrysler brand.

October 6, 2025