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Foxconn Gets First Major EV-Making Client in Mitsubishi

Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, has secured an agreement to make Mitsubishi EVs, scoring the first major customer for its fledgling EV contract manufacturing business.

March 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Tariff Variables Muddy Sales Outlook for Truck Makers

Executives at two of North America’s largest truck makers say questions over the impact of potential tariffs is muddying an already opaque outlook for U.S. Class 8 truck sales.

March 20, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders Drop 14% Year Over Year in February

U.S. trailer orders continued to trend below the previous year in February after a short-lived but strong uptick the previous month, ACT Research reported.

March 20, 2025
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AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies — and for-hire carriers in general — executives said. But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks After Steel Trim Pieces Come Loose

Tesla recalled all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it has been on the U.S. market over pieces of steel trim that can separate from the vehicle.

March 20, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth’s W900 to Reach End of Road in 2026 After 63 Years

Kenworth will stop making three of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 tractors in 2026, including the W900, the first examples of which began rolling off the production line as far back as 1963.

March 20, 2025
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Stellantis’ Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn’t Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe’s auto manufacturers don’t need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
BusinessEquipment

February Medium-Duty Sales Decline 16.8% Year Over Year

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks continued to trend below year-ago comparisons in February after a short-lived uptick the prior month, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 19, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Volkswagen Raises $393M in Sale of Traton Truck Unit Stake

Volkswagen AG raised about $393 million through the sale of a 2.2% stake in Traton SE.

March 19, 2025
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Stellantis Eyes Cheaper Ram 1500 for US Comeback

Returning a more affordable option for its top-selling truck would reverse a decision last year by former CEO Carlos Tavares to stop making the entry-level model.

March 18, 2025