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BYD asks about taking over Canada Stellantis plant
Most of the vehicles Canada produces are exported to the U.S., but the trade war and the lack of a new product earmarked for the factory have clouded its future.
August 31, 2026Trump’s Venezuela oil deal leaves $100B question unanswered
Trump says the deal would lower gas prices and replenish crude reserves, but neither outcome is certain.
August 31, 2026A 104-year-old farmer's tractor sale points to farm recovery
More growers are sending equipment to the auction block, and the market has been so starved of equipment that buyers are absorbing the new supply and bids are staying strong.
August 31, 2026Fleets turn to AI to extend the reach of driver coaching
Safety managers at two large carriers discussed how they are using AI tools to provide more timely guidance to their drivers at a technology summit this summer.
August 31, 2026Crop prices record biggest monthly gain since 2012
Rising energy and transport bills driven by the war in Iran are fueling worries about the cost of everyday pantry staples from bread to meat and dairy.
August 31, 2026Oil prices top $90 as U.S. hits Iran in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged more than 3% after the U.S. strike on Aug. 30 broke a lull in fighting in a war that has lasted more than six months. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 2.8%, to $90.59 a barrel.
August 31, 2026Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
Under the deal, Nissan and Honda will share standardized parts in “core ECUs,” or electronic control units, as well as software.
August 31, 20263 more states end non-domiciled CDL programs
In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance requires significant changes.
August 28, 2026Rivian CFO Claire McDonough moves to GE Vernova
The leadership change injects a measure of uncertainty at Rivian as the company works to accelerate deliveries of its new, lower-cost line of vehicles.
August 28, 2026Port volumes in July slow despite pockets of strength
Cargo shipments through the largest U.S. seaports exhibited signs of summertime strength amid uneven volume and tightening capacity, experts said.
August 28, 2026