Stellantis NV will temporarily halt production at some of its plants in Europe amid lagging demand for models including the Alfa Romeo Tonale sport utility vehicle.
September 23, 2025Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
ATA Applauds Sponsors of Veterans鈥 Access to CDL Bill
Through ATA鈥檚 Trucking Cares Foundation, two senators and two congressmen were honored for their roles in the passage of the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023.
September 23, 2025Mercedes Contract Manufacturer to Cut One-Third of Staff
European carmakers are contending with excess capacity as Chinese manufacturers take a larger share of the market, with the EV segment in particular suffering from weak demand.
September 23, 2025Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler
Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.
September 23, 2025Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown to Last Until at Least Oct. 1
Britain鈥檚 biggest automaker sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31.聽The shutdown has rippled through the U.K. auto industry.
September 23, 2025Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada
The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.
September 23, 2025Auto Parts Maker First Brands Mulls Bankruptcy
Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
September 22, 2025Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks
With President Donald Trump鈥檚 tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.
September 22, 2025Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator
The partners鈥 鈥淒edicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program鈥 aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.
September 22, 2025US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains
U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.
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