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House Panel Advances Auto Safety Bill

The House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee approved the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, which would require new vehicles to have an ID number stamped onto converters.

February 11, 2026
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Paccar Teases Launch of 2 EPA NOx 2027-Compliant Engines

Paccar is set to unveil two engine platforms ahead of the introduction of tighter Environmental Protection Agency nitrogen oxide emissions in 2027, senior executives said Feb. 10.

February 11, 2026
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Authorities Break Up Multistate Diesel Theft Networks

Alleged multistate diesel fuel thieves have been arrested in one criminal ring that purportedly used cloned credit cards, while another operation involved hacking into truck stop pumps.

February 11, 2026
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Fleets Can Target the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ of Decarbonization

Although zero-emission technologies are available, fleet operators also can achieve significant progress toward decarbonization through pragmatic, intermediate steps to improve efficiency.

February 11, 2026
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Ford Outlook Improves as Tariff Bill Weighs on 2025 Results

An unexpected change in tariff provisions cost Ford about $900 million in savings it expected last year, Chief Financial Officer Sherry House told reporters on Feb. 10.

February 10, 2026
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House Panel Advances Bill on Electric Car Door Safety

The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to the full committee during a markup session on Feb. 10 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 10, 2026
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EPA Poised to Scrap 2009 Endangerment Finding

A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the plans, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

February 10, 2026
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Tesla Semi to Offer 2 Range Options, Company Says

Tesla will offer two versions of its long-awaited Class 8 battery-electric tractor, the Semi, the electric vehicle manufacturer confirmed.

February 10, 2026
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Nebraska Says Self-Repair Permitted on DEF Systems

Nebraska is asking truckers and farmers to report problems with DEF systems in order to hold manufacturers accountable for service issues, while telling consumers they have a right to self-repair.

February 10, 2026
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Honda Reports Declining Profit on Tariffs, EV Policies

Sales for the three quarters through December dipped 2.2% to $102.6 billion from the previous year. Honda stuck to its full fiscal-year profit forecast at $1.9 billion.

February 10, 2026

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