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Ford Hints at Robotaxis With Plans for Eyes-Off-Road Tech

Ford said Jan. 7 it will launch Level 3 autonomy in 2028 on its Blue Cruise feature. The new version that allows drivers to look away will debut on Ford鈥檚 all-electric small pickup truck platform.

January 8, 2026
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First Brands Warns Cash to Run Out by Jan. 31

First Brands warned it will run out of cash without an immediate financing injection, a shortfall that could force the bankrupt auto parts maker to shut down some businesses and sell other operations.

January 8, 2026
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ATD鈥檚 Gelb Eyes Excise Tax Repeal After Environmental Wins

American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb during her first year on the job saw her members score major regulatory wins, and she鈥檚 eyeing another Capitol Hill victory in the year ahead.

January 7, 2026
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Auto Policies Remain on Trump's To-Do List in 2026

But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list.聽The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.

January 7, 2026
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Senate Panel Postpones Hearing With Detroit Carmaker CEOs

The delay from Jan. 14 comes after Ford made objections to the hearing's subject matter, invite list and scheduling.聽 It was set to take place on the industry and press day of the Detroit Auto Show.

January 7, 2026
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US Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases

The proposal adds to the growing scrutiny of electric vehicle doors following a series of incidents in which people were severely injured or died when they were unable to escape.

January 7, 2026
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Ryder Acquires Georgia鈥檚 Truck Service Depot

Ryder System acquired Georgia mobile truck and trailer maintenance specialist Truck Service Depot on Jan. 6 for an undisclosed sum, the company said.

January 7, 2026
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Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking

"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.

January 6, 2026
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Ford Picks Precision Vehicle Solutions for Kentucky Logistics

Ford selected Precision Vehicle Solutions to manage finished vehicle logistics at its Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant,聽one of Ford's highest-volume outbound networks.

January 6, 2026
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Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks

The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak鈥檚 ability to scale its self-driving technology.聽The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.

January 6, 2026

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