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Rivian Unveils AI Chip for Automated Driving, Ditches Nvidia

The automaker will equip its upcoming R2 sport utility vehicles with Rivian Autonomy Processor 1 chips and a new lidar sensor. TSMC will produce the chips.

December 11, 2025
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3,000 Waymo Taxis Recalled After School Bus Passing Problems

The operating software was updated in all vehicles by Nov. 17. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.

December 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New York DMV Employees Charged in CDL Fraud Scheme

In October, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly and New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced a 51-count indictment against seven people.

December 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Shrinks to Smallest Since 2020

The goods and services trade gap shrank nearly 11% from the prior month to $52.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Dec. 11.

December 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Carvana Notches $33 Billion Run Ahead of S&P Entry

The S&P 500 entry, announced Dec. 5, has added fuel to the shares’ ascent. The first day Carvana trades in the index will be Dec. 22. 

December 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China, Other Nations

Mexico’s Senate on Dec. 10 voted in favor of the bill that imposes tariffs of between 5% and 50% on more than 1,400 products from Asian nations that don’t have a trade deal with Mexico.

December 11, 2025
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Appeals Court Pauses Challenge to FMCSA CDL Rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 3 granted the agency’s Nov. 19 request to hold the case in abeyance, effectively putting the case on hold.

December 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

VW Considers Producing Range Extender Cars for US, Europe

Volkswagen said it’s monitoring market developments and has reserved the range extender concept for its future EV platform.

December 11, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Orders Plummet 47% in Seasonally Unusual November

North American Class 8 truck orders fell from the prior year and sequentially in November despite the month usually being the third strongest of the year.

December 11, 2025
Business

Coca-Cola Names Company Veteran Henrique Braun as CEO

The Atlanta beverage giant said its board elected Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31. James Quincey, Coke's current chairman and CEO, will transition to executive chairman.

December 11, 2025

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