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Ford Agrees to Break Up Battery Venture With Cell Partner SK

SK Innovation’s battery unit SK On will take over the companies’ BlueOval SK plant in Tennessee, while Ford will take on their factory in Kentucky, according to an emailed statement.

December 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

BP Wins Big in Trump’s First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale

A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees

The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate Again

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Dec. 10 but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

December 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Michelle Randazzo to be Next Daimler Truck North America CFO

She will succeed retiring current CFO Stefan Kurschner, who will remain with DTNA through January, DTNA said.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Industry Reacts to English-Language Enforcement Crackdown

The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Switzerland’s Improved US Tariff Deal to Apply Retroactively

The reduction will cut the levy to 15% from a previous level of 39%, a punitive rate that was the highest slapped on any developed country.

December 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Kenworth, Peterbilt Add to Battery-Electric Lineups

Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada's Ambassador Hillman to Resign Before USMCA Review

Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said in a letter it is the right time to put in place someone who will oversee talks about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is up review in 2026.

December 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Uber Pulls Back From EVs, Slashing Incentives for Drivers

A handful of states and cities have enacted rules requiring ride-hailing companies to rapidly electrify their fleets. Uber is pushing back, urging California regulators to delay enforcement.

December 10, 2025

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