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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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Mercedes Contract Manufacturer to Cut One-Third of Staff

European carmakers are contending with excess capacity as Chinese manufacturers take a larger share of the market, with the EV segment in particular suffering from weak demand.

September 23, 2025
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Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

September 23, 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown to Last Until at Least Oct. 1

Britain’s biggest automaker sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31. The shutdown has rippled through the U.K. auto industry.

September 23, 2025
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Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

September 23, 2025
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Auto Parts Maker First Brands Mulls Bankruptcy

Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

September 22, 2025
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Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks

With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.

September 22, 2025
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Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator

The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.

September 22, 2025
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US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains

U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.

September 22, 2025
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Porsche, VW Lower 2025 Forecasts Because of Pullback From EVs

Porsche and parent Volkswagen cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a $2.2 billion hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new EVs.

September 19, 2025
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Daimler Truck, General Dynamics Expand Military Partnership

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unit will offer complete logistics vehicles and long-term service in Europe, North America and other markets, Daimler said in a statement.

September 19, 2025