NHTSA to draft new federal door-safety rules after Tesla deaths reveal egress risks
U.S. auto-safety regulators will begin drafting a new federal rule requiring all new vehicles to have a "robust and obvious" system for exiting when power is lost, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced July 23. The move follows a…
Cummins to roll out MY-2027 engines in stages due to EPA NOx rule
Cummins will begin limited production of its model year 2027 X15 and X10 engines in January 2027, phasing them in gradually to meet stricter EPA nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards. The Columbus, Indiana-based engine maker will continue producing current-generation X15,…
Crop prices surge to 3-year high amid heatwaves and war disruptions
Global crop prices have surged to their highest level in three years, driven by extreme heatwaves in Europe and escalating conflicts in the Black Sea and Middle East, which are threatening grain supplies and stoking food inflation fears. The Bloomberg…
Kuehne+Nagel may sell stake in Apex Logistics unit
Swiss logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel is exploring strategic options for its Apex Logistics unit, including the potential sale of a roughly 20% stake or a Hong Kong stock market listing, according to people familiar with the matter. The deliberations are ongoing…
Mobileye founder Amnon Shashua to step down as CEO
Amnon Shashua, co-founder and CEO of Mobileye Global Inc., announced on July 23, 2026, that he will step down from his CEO role once a successor is appointed. Shashua, who co-founded Mobileye in 1999, led the company through a landmark…
Oil prices surge past $100 for first time in two months amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices surged past the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time in two months on July 23, 2026, as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 7.2% to $100.88 a barrel,…
Aurora rolls out second-gen autonomous trucks, plans 200-strong driverless fleet by 2026 end
Aurora Innovation has officially unveiled its second-generation autonomous trucks, marking a major step forward in commercial driverless operations. The company revealed the new trucks on July 22, confirming plans to deploy a 200-strong fleet of fully driverless International LT Series…
Union Pacific secures CN’s backing for $85 billion Norfolk Southern takeover
Union Pacific has won the support of Canadian National (CN) for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, a deal that would create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is reviewing the merger, which critics…
Fleets Are Ditching Google for Dedicated Heavy-Duty Service Platforms
Fleets are increasingly abandoning Google searches and static internal vendor lists in favor of dedicated heavy-duty service locators like TruckDown.com to slash downtime and boost efficiency when breakdowns strike. Every minute a truck sits idle costs fleets revenue, missed deliveries,…
Americans More Hooked on Off-Roading Than Ever, New Survey Reveals
Off-roading fever is sweeping America. A new survey shows interest in off-road adventures has nearly doubled in the past year, with nearly two-thirds of U.S. drivers now eager to hit the trails. The Hankook Tire Gauge Index survey polled 1,000…