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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is withholding nearly $160 million from California for failing to revoke more than 17,000 illegally issued non-domiciled CDLs by the Jan. 5 deadline.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

"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.

Jefferies Financial Group is pressing to question First Brands founder Patrick James under oath, saying the former CEO cannot avoid an upcoming deposition.

Stellantis said Jan. 1 that the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will be available in the second half of this year and cost $102,590 including destination charge.

While fully electric cars and trucks made up 10% of all auto sales in the U.S. in the third quarter, another 15% of transactions were for hybrid vehicles, and analysts expect hybrid sales to continue accelerating.