Polestar has confirmed it will stop selling cars in the United States beginning with the 2027 model year due to a new US regulation that blocks the import and sale of connected vehicles tied to China or Russia. The restriction,…
Dozens of American lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are pushing for a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles in the US. The bipartisan initiative, led by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno and Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, already has 100…
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) is set to enter a new phase in autonomous trucking, with end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model expected to arrive sooner than expected. According to VAS’ head of on-road solutions, Sasko Cuklev, advances in AI technology…
Mexican commercial vehicle production doubled year over year in August to 16,389 trucks and buses, driven by increased U.S. freight demand. Year-to-date output reached 101,940 vehicles, exceeding 2025’s pace for the first time. Freightliner, International, and Kenworth accounted for 96.7%…
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The growth comes as fleets and manufacturers navigate proposed EPA emissions revisions that could ease…
Teamsters California has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to block new regulations permitting the testing and deployment of heavy-duty autonomous trucks on state roads. The union filed the 34-page lawsuit in Alameda County Superior…
Modern cars are already equipped with the necessary hardware for geofenced speed limiter systems, including geofencing, GPS, cameras, and connected software. This technology could potentially enforce speed limits without the need for police officers. According to Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet,…
As government regulations and federal incentives for electric trucks fade, the adoption of electric trucks will depend on business cases, with fleets prioritizing total cost of ownership and operational fit. Industry participants cite cost, route suitability, and customer demands as…
Aurora Innovation has announced advancements in its third-generation autonomous truck hardware, just a week after launching its second-generation system. The company is targeting production with its partner Aumovio in the second half of 2027. Aurora’s third-generation hardware is expected to…
Robotics startup Revoy has raised $27 million in Series A funding to commercialize a detachable electric dolly designed to convert diesel trucks into partially electric vehicles. The device slots between a truck’s tractor and trailer, allowing an 80,000-pound truck to…