Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors Co., is cutting 24% of its workforce, extending a sweeping overhaul of the business after dismissing nine top executives.
December 14, 2023Transportation Technology News
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Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.
December 14, 2023BMW Expects EV Sales to Keep Growing but at a Slower Pace
BMW AG remains bullish on battery-powered electric vehicles in the U.S., even though it’s expecting the sector’s market share gains to slow.
December 14, 2023Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.
December 13, 2023Maine Considering California-Esque EV Sales Incentives
Maine environmental regulators will decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.
December 13, 2023Tesla Recalls Most Cars Sold in US for Monitoring Defect
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system meant to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
December 13, 2023Whiting to Make Lightweight Doors for Green Delivery Trucks
New York state economic development incentives helped persuade Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. to invest $4 million to expand its Akron facility.
December 13, 20232022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company’s annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.
December 12, 2023NHTSA to Set Standard for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech
U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunken or impaired driving.
December 12, 2023Ford Cuts Electric F-150 Plans in Ominous Sign for EV Market
Ford Motor Co. is cutting 2024 production goals in half for its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck — its signature electric vehicle — due to slowing demand for battery-powered models.
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