U.S. Trailer Orders Jump 237% Year-Over-Year Despite Seasonal Slowdown
U.S. trailer orders skyrocketed 237% year-over-year in May, defying seasonal norms with 20,700 units booked, according to ACT Research’s preliminary data. FTR Transportation Intelligence reported a similar surge of 249%, tallying 20,189 units—both figures handily beat April’s totals and the…
Mercedes-Benz at 100: Tradition, Transformation and Technology Leadership
Mercedes-Benz marks its centenary in 2026, tracing its origins to the 1926 merger that created Daimler-Benz AG on 28–29 June. The brand’s iconic three-pointed star inside a laurel wreath—registered on 21 August 1926—still adorns every Mercedes-Benz today and remains one…
VOLLGEPACKT: Mercedes-Benz Art Collection exhibition in Stuttgart explores Turkish-German migration stories
The Mercedes-Benz Art Collection presents VOLLGEPACKT, a new exhibition in Stuttgart opening July 10, 2026, that delves into Turkish-German migration narratives through photography, literature, and documentary perspectives. The centerpiece is the photo series "Başardık" by Alwin Maigler, commissioned for the…
DTNA Rolls Out DEF Derates Software Update
Daimler Truck North America has begun rolling out an optional software update for approximately 330,000 in-service Detroit-powered vehicles, including those with DD15 engines from model years 2021-2025 and DD13 engines from model years 2022-2025. The update revises diesel exhaust fluid…
US Startup REO Pitches $21,500 Manual-Transmission “Ameri-Kei” Pickup for 2028
A fresh-faced American automaker is gunning for the budget pickup segment with a trio of no-frills trucks and SUVs that blend Japanese Kei-car DNA with Texas-built grit. REO Industries—named after a defunct 1905 brand resurrected by Texas realtor Zach De…
Smoke From L.A. Warehouse Fire Chokes Area for Days
A fire at a Lineage Logistics cold storage warehouse in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights has been burning for days, spreading smoke and prompting emergency declarations. The fire, which started on June 17, has reached "very unhealthy" air quality levels across…
U.S. Business Activity Grows at Five-Month High in June, Led by Manufacturing Surge
U.S. business activity expanded at its fastest pace in five months in June, driven by a sharp rebound in manufacturing output, according to the latest S&P Global flash PMI data. The composite PMI rose to 52.2 in June, up from…
Iran, Oman to Collaborate on Strait of Hormuz Transit Costs Agreement
Iran and Oman have announced their intention to work on a pact regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz, including navigation services and transit costs. This development is significant as traders and Western allies have expressed concerns over potential…
Walmart Acquires Vibe.co to Supercharge Connected TV Ad Business
Walmart Inc. announced on June 23, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire Vibe.co, a self-serve connected television (CTV) advertising platform targeting small and mid-market advertisers. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition marks Walmart’s latest push into…
Orange EV Delivers 2,000th Electric Yard Truck to Coca-Cola Canada Bottling
Orange EV has hit a major milestone, delivering its 2,000th electric terminal truck to Coca-Cola Canada Bottling on June 23, 2026. The deployment expands Coke Canada’s electric yard truck operations in British Columbia and Quebec, marking a significant step in…