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Joyal named Volvo Driver of the Year in Quebec

Bernard Joyal, a truck driver for Transport Transbo/Olymel, is the winner of the 2025 Volvo Driver of the Year award for Quebec. The award was announced today at the annual conference of the Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) in Gatineau. Having worked …

Uncertainty about tariff wars and economy impacting truck sales and freight rates

While the public is concerned about instability in the stock market due to the Trump administration’s policy on tariffs, the trucking industry is focused on another area — freight. As pointed out in an April 22 report from ACT Research, 20% to 25% of U.S. …

Slate Electric Pickup Truck Is The Anti-Cybertruck

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! By every measure, the electric pickup truck from Slate is the exact …

Texas highways welcome first wave of self-driving freight trucks

What just happened? Drivers cruising along I-45 between Dallas and Houston may soon spot semi-trucks with no one behind the wheel. Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle company Aurora Innovation is launching fully driverless operations along this busy 200- …

CDK holds third annual Truck Connect event

CDK Heavy Truck recently held its third annual CDK Truck Connect conference for commercial vehicle dealers from April 8-10, in Nashville. CDK introduced its Truck Connect event in 2023 as a way to bring its dealer customers together with CDK's team and …

EASE Logistics Deploys Truck Platoons On I-70 In Ohio And Indiana

A pair of platooning trucks are operating across Ohio and Indiana on Interstate 70. Ease Logistics A pair of tractor-trailers with automated truck platooning technology began traveling Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, …

Slate Defies Convention By Launching Small EV Truck For Less Than $20,000

A new EV startup confirmed rumors of an affordable modular electric pickup truck with the launch of Slate Truck in Long Beach, Calif., on Thursday. Slate aims to do what many automakers have promised but none have delivered: to produce an affordable …

Bauma 2025: The Truck Launches

Bauma 2025 (source: bauma). At the beginning of April, bauma 2025 showcased some of the latest in construction and heavy-duty trucks from Munich in Germany, writes Peter Schmitz. More than 600,000 visitors from more than 200 countries travelled to see the …

Trump administration targets imported commercial trucks in national security probe

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched a new national security investigation into imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and related parts, a move that could lead to sweeping tariffs across the commercial vehicle sector. The Section 232 probe will …

Volvo Group’s Q1 2025 net sales drop by 7%

Volvo Group has reported 7% drop in net sales to Skr121.8bn ($12.65bn) in first quarter (Q1) 2025, that ended on 31 March, from Skr131.2bn in the same period last year. Sales declined across all regions and segments, except for buses. In Q1 2025, both …

Tariffs blamed for hundreds of layoffs at Volvo truck plants in Hagerstown, other sites

Up to 100 workers at Volvo Group’s engine and transmission plant in Hagerstown will be part of hundreds of layoffs in three states amid market uncertainty and recent tariffs. Volvo Group, a maker of heavy-duty trucks, plans to lay off as many as 800 people …

Greensboro-based Volvo Group North America to lay off almost 1,000 but local operations not impacted

Volvo CEO explains the factors behind the decision to reduce its workforce in three states while sparing its Greensboro headquarters from job cuts. Story Highlights Volvo Group North America will lay off 1,000 workers across three states. Layoffs …

Tariffs blamed for hundreds of layoffs at Volvo truck plants in Hagerstown, other sites

Trump policy changes hit Volvo’s US truck operations

The Trump Administration’s chaotic environmental and trade policy is poised to hit truckmakers hard, and Volvo Group offers one early example of the fallout. The Swedish automaker has multiple manufacturing operations in the US, but like everyone within …

Mack Trucks' parent company cuts outlook amid economic uncertainties

Volvo Group, the parent company of Mack Trucks, is cutting its forecast for truck sales in North America as it grapples with what its CEO called increased uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their effect on global trade. “It has been a rather eventful time …

Tesla Misses The Electric Truck Boat, Again

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! The cratering of Tesla’s EV sales and its stock, too, has already …

Volvo’s US Job Cuts to Total 1,000 VTNA, Mack Employees

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Volvo Group’s North American truck operations are set to lay off about 1,000 employees in the coming weeks, CEO Martin Lundstedt said April 23. Lundstedt dropped the bombshell in the final …

Volvo Group plans hundreds of layoffs across Pennsylvania, Maryland

Volvo Group is planning hundreds of layoffs across its operations in Pennsylvania and Maryland in response to cooling market conditions and uncertainty fueled by tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, company representatives told Trucking Dive. …

Volvo Group posts lower sales and declining profits as tariff uncertainty hits

The Volvo Group said on Wednesday that its net profit fell to SEK 9.89bn (€910 million) in the first three months of 2025, from a little more than SEK 14bn (€1.29bn) in the previous year.  The drop was driven by a 7% decline in the group’s net sales, …

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnership

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnerships Amidst $1.7 Trillion Auto Refinance Opportunity ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iLending, a national leader …

AALimousine and Sedan Expands Premium Chauffeur Services to Maryland

Washington D.C.’s trusted chauffeur service now serves Maryland, offering corporate, event & leisure transport in Annapolis, Bethesda & Rockville. VIENNA, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

EV Initiative Partners with Catstrap to Protect Mission Hills EV Chargers

EV Initiative teams with Catstrap to install DyeDefender anti-theft locks on 20 DCFC stalls at Mission Hills hub, boosting uptime ahead of Q2 2026 launch. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EV Initiative, a …

My Auto Doctor Joins Automotive Management Network to Enhance Industry Collaboration

My Auto Doctor joins the Automotive Management Network, strengthening its connection with leading industry professionals and best practices in auto repair. ODESSA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My Auto Doctor Joins …

Integrated Automotive Services Launches New Online Booking Platform for Vehicle Service

Integrated Automotive Services now offers convenient online appointment scheduling with AutoOps, streamlining service booking for customers in Easton, PA. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated Automotive …

Global Immigration Partners Launches Comprehensive Golden Visa Services for Dubai Investors and Professionals

Global Immigration Partners has officially launched a dedicated service platform to help clients secure the prestigious Dubai Golden Visa. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners, a leading name in …

ISM 2025: A Historic Gathering of Global Ministers Poised to Usher in a New Phase of the Gospel Mandate

ISM 2025: A Historic Gathering of Global Ministers Poised to Usher in a New Phase of the Gospel Mandate LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International School of Ministry (ISM), founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

Dimerco’s May Freight Report Highlights Trade Realignments, Air Capacity Shifts, and Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty

Dimerco’s May report reveals how tariffs, shifting trade routes, and capacity cuts are reshaping global freight flows and logistics strategies. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The May 2025 edition of Dimerco Express Group’s Asia- …

Automotive Brake Valve Market Set for Steady Growth, Projected to Reach USD 25.5 Billion by 2035

The automotive brake valve market is set for steady growth, driven by advanced braking systems, safety regulations, and the rise of autonomous vehicles. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The automotive brake valve market is …

EPC-RPU: AI-Powered Embedded System for Automation, Retail, and Healthcare

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global leader in industrial computing solutions, has officially announced its latest high-performance embedded system EPC-RPU, featuring the Intel® …

Decision Pulse AI By office solution : An GEN AI solution which outperform McKinsey BCG and BAIN consultant

GURUGRAM, HARYANA, INDIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Office Solution is excited to announce the availability of Decision Pulse AI on Microsoft AppSource, the trusted marketplace for business-ready applications. Built to empower …

CHINAPLAS 2025 Concluded with Impressive Results - Over 280,000 Industry Elites Gathered at the Stage of Innovation

SHENZHEN, CHINA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHINAPLAS 2025 successfully wrapped up on April 18 with 281,206 visitors (an increment of 13.29% compared to CHINAPLAS 2023 in Shenzhen) in 4 days. Among them, visitors from overseas countries …

SAG HOLDINGS LIMITED CHANGE ITS NAME TO INNEOVA HOLDINGS LIMITED

Corporate Rebranding Marks New Era of Engineering Excellence and Sustainable Solutions SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAG Holdings Limited today announced that it has changed its name to INNEOVA Holdings Limited (“INNEOVA Holdings” or the “ …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Gentex Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

ZEELAND, Mich., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, fire protection technologies, medical devices, and consumer electronics, today reported financial …

PONY AI Inc. and Tencent Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Autonomous Driving Technology and Robotaxi ...

SHANGHAI, China, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, announced a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud and Smart …

Country Music Group July Moon Set to Launch New Music Video 'The Highway' Featuring Nascar's Ryan Ellis

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville's own country music group July Moon is now ready to announce the official premiere of their anticipated music video, “The Highway,” featuring popular NASCAR …

Aardvark Automotive Receives Prestigious BBB President's Award

45 years of exceptional service and unwavering integrity earn Amarillo's trusted auto repair shop BBB's highest honor AMARILLO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aardvark Services, Inc., DBA Aardvark Automotive, a leading …

Taiwan Semi’s New 1,200V and 1,600V Rectifiers Meet Automotive-Quality Standards

HS1Q (1,200V) and SxY Series (1,600V) AEC-Q101-qualified high-voltage rectifiers are ideal for transportation and non-automotive applications BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor, global supplier of …