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VW Faces $600M Hit for Ending Output of Sole US-Made EV
Volkswagen聽said聽last week it would stop making the battery-powered ID.4 at its assembly plant in Chattanooga after EV demand cratered.
April 16, 2026US Class 8 Retail Sales Fall 20% in March
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 20% from 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year-over-year decrease, according to Omdia Automotive data.
April 16, 2026Stellantis Hires Hyundai鈥檚 Head of US Sales Michael Orange
Stellantis also is teaming with Microsoft to accelerate deployment of AI software across its cars and operations to improve customer experience.
April 16, 2026PepsiCo's Sales Jump After It Cuts Prices
Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to the same period a year ago, the Purchase, N.Y., company said April 16.
April 16, 2026Fuel Prices, Iran Conflict Top Agenda as Congress Returns
Gasoline prices have climbed during the Iran conflict, drawing political scrutiny in a midterm election year and intensifying calls for clarity on policy.
April 16, 2026Trump Administration Orders Restart of Santa Ynez Pipeline
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.
April 16, 2026SpaceX Buying Spree Inflates Tesla Cybertruck Sales
Elon Musk's SpaceX accounted for 1,279 鈥斅爋r more than 18% 鈥斅爋f the 7,071 Cybertrucks registered in the U.S. during the fourth quarter.
April 16, 2026Ford Seeks to Expand Partnerships With Chinese Automakers
Just days after saying Chinese carmakers should be聽kept out聽of America, Ford CEO Jim Farley said his company is looking to expand business ties to Chinese automakers.
April 16, 2026TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Ralph Dimenna of Aperia Technologies breaks down the latest advances in tire management technology.
April 16, 2026Sponsored ContentEurope Has 'Maybe 6 Weeks of Jet Fuel Left,' IEA Chief Says
Fatih Birol warns of possible flight cancellations soon if oil supplies remain聽blocked by the Iran war.
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