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Diesel Price Nudges Up 1.9¢ to $3.758 a Gallon

1 hour 25 min ago
The national average diesel price ticked up for the second straight week, rising 1.9 cents a gallon to $3.758, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 15.

Nissan to Close Flagship Car Plant in Japan

2 hours 15 min ago
Nissan plans to shutter vehicle output at its main domestic plant and transfer operations to a factory in Kyushu as it seeks to reduce costs and production capacity.

Stellantis to Halt Investments in Hydrogen Joint Venture

2 hours 44 min ago
Stellantis will withdraw its support for the Symbio joint hydrogen-vehicle venture with Michelin and Forvia, putting the project’s future at risk.

EU Tariff Targets Include Boeing, US Cars and Bourbon

3 hours 36 min ago
The EU has finalized a second list of countermeasures to target U.S. goods worth $84 billion, including Boeing aircraft, automobiles and bourbon if it decides to retaliate against tariffs.

Trump’s 50% Copper Tariffs Jolt US Market

4 hours 7 min ago
Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on U.S. copper imports is just weeks away, and there are already signs that demand for the metal is drying up from Texas to New Jersey.

Joby to Double California Plant’s Output Capacity

4 hours 38 min ago
Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights.

Inflation Rises in June to Highest Level Since February

5 hours 22 min ago
Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.

US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

7 hours 15 min ago
The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:41
Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways designated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:24
The busiest trade hub in the U.S. saw container traffic rebound last month after a slump in May, as importers grapple with volatility driven by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Lucid’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes Even for American-Made Cars

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:58
The head of Lucid Group warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs to build automobiles — even in the U.S.

Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs Over Ukraine

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:00
President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.

Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:41
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.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 14, 2025

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 14, 2025 print edition.

Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:17
Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public. 

GM, LG Energy Solutions to Make EV Batteries in Tennessee

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 11:43
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.

Daimler Truck NA Temporarily Lays Off 573 in North Carolina

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 11:19
Daimler Truck North America is temporarily laying off 573 workers at its two Mount Holly sites, according to a North Carolina WARN Act report filed July 11.

Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 10:46
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.

Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest’s Diesels, Pilot Finds

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 10:33
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.

Daimler Deepens Diesel Engine Focus, Boosts Investment

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 10:31
Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025.

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