President Donald Trump said March 11 that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor.
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Aperia, Goodyear Collaborate on Outsourced Tire Management
Aperia Technologies announced an exclusive agreement to supply its tire management technology to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s subscription-based Tires-as-a-Service program.
Nissan Appoints Espinosa to Succeed Uchida as CEO
Nissan named company insider Ivan Espinosa to replace CEO Makoto Uchida and helm the battered Japanese carmaker as it looks to secure a financial backer and stabilize its business.
Trump Says He’s Going to Buy a Tesla
After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.
Greenlane Launches Technology Suite for Charging Sites
Truck refueling specialist Greenlane introduced a suite of technology products March 11 intended to support customers at the joint venture’s first facility.
Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The Senate voted March 10 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections.
Motive to Hire Hundreds as AI Firms Follow Big Tech to India
Motive Technologies plans to more than double its India head count, joining a rising number of artificial intelligence unicorns from Silicon Valley expanding in the South Asian country.
Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC
The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside the Music City Center.
Fullbay Report: Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Cautiously Optimistic
Heavy-duty repair shop leaders said last year marked an improvement over 2023, but some are looking ahead with caution, according to Fullbay’s annual “State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report.”
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils VNR Tractor Redesign
Key advances include an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency, upgraded safety systems and a tighter turning radius for navigating urban routes, the Volvo Group unit said.