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GM Expects Profit to Grow $2 Billion This Year

GM’s new guidance rests on selling more of its largest trucks and SUVs such as its GMC Sierra and Cadillac Escalade — and fewer electric vehicles.

January 27, 2026
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Amerit Expands Fleet Operations to London

Amerit Fleet Solutions has expanded into London as part of a broader international growth strategy, establishing its first operation outside North America, Amerit announced Jan. 21.

January 27, 2026
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Daimler Truck Unveils New GenH2 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model

Series production of the fuel cell trucks is still targeted for the early 2030s. Until midway through 2025, Daimler Truck expected to begin serial production toward the end of the 2020s.

January 26, 2026
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Duffy Drives 91ÊÓÆµ Agenda Highlights at Car Show

Secretary Sean Duffy said that while DOT’s resources are directed to primarily protect motorists, another key priority is enhancing existing infrastructure with emerging safety technologies.

January 26, 2026
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Traton, PlusAI Expand Partnership in Autonomous Truck Push

PlusAI and the Traton Group are expanding their partnership to accelerate the scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking in the U.S. and Europe, the companies announced.

January 26, 2026
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Estes Adds 6 More Terminals on Road to 14,000 Doors

Estes hinted that more purchases are likely in the pipeline, all part of an ongoing push to expand the carrier’s network now that it has fully incorporated terminals acquired from Yellow.

January 26, 2026
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Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens

The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

January 26, 2026
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VW Halts Plans for Audi Factory in US as Tariffs Hit Profit

Volkswagen’s plans for a possible Audi factory in the U.S. aren’t progressing as U.S. tariffs add a burden and talks for local incentives haven’t yielded results, CEO Oliver Blume said.

January 26, 2026
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Eaton to Spin Off Its $5 Billion Vehicle Unit

Eaton on Jan. 26 announced it is pursuing a separation of its Vehicle and eMobility segments, as the electrical equipment maker looks to focus on high-growth businesses under new CEO Paulo Ruiz.

January 26, 2026
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PacLease Adds 17 US Franchise Sites in 2025

PacLease reported continued growth in 2025, adding 17 U.S. franchise locations as the company said it outperformed much of the broader lease-and-rental market.

January 23, 2026

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