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Government, Business, Technology

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.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

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.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology

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.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

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.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

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."

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

VTNA Introduces Software Updates

VTNA is to begin sending remote software updates to customers’ vehicles via Volvo Connect, the OEM said March 10, including its revamped VNR regional-haul tractor and flagship VNL semi.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine

Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New TMC Chairman Radu Mihai Brings Global Perspective

Mihai, installed on March 10 as TMC chairman and treasurer for 2025-2026, is corporate fleet manager for Calgary, Alberta-based Burnco Rock Products.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Tumbles Most Since 2020 on Pullback in Sales Estimates

Tesla Inc. shares plunged the most since 2020 on growing concerns across Wall Street about the electric car maker’s deliveries.

March 10, 2025