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President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

President Donald Trump said he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the U.S. and two of its biggest trade partners.

The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect July 14 in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month.

European trade ministers were hopeful for a negotiated trade deal after the U.S. announced 30% tariffs on the EU, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down.

Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.

General Motors and LG Energy Solution plan to add more battery production lines at their joint venture plant in Tennessee to make lower-cost cells starting in late 2027, the companies said.

Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public. 

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Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025.

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Performance Food Draws Takeover Interest From US Foods

Performance Food Group has attracted takeover interest from US Foods, a potential deal that would create a food distribution company with combined sales of roughly $100 billion.

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Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida

Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.

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Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.

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The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

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