But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list. The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.
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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. It was set to take place on the industry and press day of the Detroit Auto Show.
January 7, 2026US 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, 2026Ryder Acquires Georgia’s 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, 2026Mobileye to Acquire Humanoid Robot Maker Mentee for $900M
Self-driving car systems company Mobileye Global is acquiring Israeli startup Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million, as it looks to develop humanoid robots.
January 6, 2026Transport Stocks Jump to Record High on Economic Optimism
U.S. transportation stocks closed at a record level Jan. 6, capping off a rebound fueled by prospects of strong economic growth this year.
January 6, 2026Doug 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,” ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 2026Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks
The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak’s ability to scale its self-driving technology. The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.
January 6, 2026Automakers Face an ‘EV Winter’ in 2026 as Sales Growth Slows
Growth in global sales of EVs is expected to slow as China winds down some subsidies, Europe wavers on its phase-out of combustion engines, and U.S. producers make a U-turn from the segment.
January 6, 2026Nvidia Reveals New AI Tools for Autonomous Vehicles, Robots
Nvidia, aiming to extend the reach of its technology, announced a group of AI models and tools designed to speed the development of autonomous vehicles and power a new generation of robots.
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