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State Attorney General Rob Bonta argued that Daimler Truck North America, International Motors, Paccar and Volvo Group North America are violating the terms of a contract signed in 2023 with CARB.
The latest recall of 6,197 Cybertrucks is due to a potential issue with the installation of an off-road light bar accessory that could detach and increase the risk of a collision.
The U.S. will also halve fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing resumes purchases of soybeans and other American agricultural products.
International shipping has been roiled by retaliatory port charges levied by the U.S. and China on each others’ ships in recent months, a move that pushed up freight costs.
The total includes 3,400 workers that were furloughed over the summer at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit, where the electric Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Hummer EVs are made.
The company posted a $271 million profit in Q3 2025, down 12.2% compared with $308.6 million last year. Revenue was $1.41 billion, a 4.3% decrease compared with $1.47 billion.
Trump Sees Tariff Truce With Mexico as Positive
Trump sidestepped the question of how long he felt extending the deadline was appropriate. He said existing tariff rates were sufficient to convince car companies to move manufacturing to the U.S.
International Motors Posts Q3 Loss on Sales Slump, eRH Exit
International Motors posted an operating loss in Q3 2025 as truck sales plummeted 64% year over year, and the truck and bus maker canceled plans for its eRH Series battery-electric tractor.
Global Carmakers Brace for Production Cuts on Chip Shortage
Honda said it has cut or suspended production this week at some plants in North America as a countermeasure to the chip shortage, which stems from China blocking Nexperia from exporting products.
Rivian Won’t Tap US Loan Until New Plant Built, CFO Says
CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker anticipates starting construction on the Georgia factory next year and seeking reimbursement from a Department of Energy loan once it’s completed.
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