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DTNA to Temporarily Lay Off 2,000 Production Plant Staff

Daimler Truck North America will lay off around 2,000 employees at five sites as the weak and uncertain freight market continues to take a toll on truck manufacturers.

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida

Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest鈥檚 Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
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Daimler Deepens Diesel Engine Focus, Boosts Investment

Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company鈥檚 Capital Market Day 2025.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Expected to Rise on Tariff Impact

Economists have long been warning of a tariff-driven boost to U.S. inflation. The next report on consumer prices will put their conviction to the test.

July 14, 2025
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EU Trade Officials Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 30% Tariffs

EU trade ministers agreed July 14 that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was 鈥渁bsolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move.

July 14, 2025
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EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect July 14 in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month.

July 14, 2025
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Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

President Donald Trump said he鈥檚 levying tariffs of 30% against the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the U.S. and two of its biggest trade partners.

July 14, 2025
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Use Cases for Truck Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Some manufacturers are introducing forms of hybridization geared specifically toward freight transportation.

July 14, 2025
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July 14, 2025

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