Rendering by TFLtruck.com Should GM build a new Chevy Silverado 1500 SS high-performance street pickup truck? The world is still talking about the world debut of the 2027 Silverado 1500 lineup. Chevrolet plans to offer seven different trims of its latest full-size pickup truck, but the Street Muscle Truck isn’t on
Uber, Nuro and Lucid announced Houston as the second planned market for its robotaxi program. (neuro.ai) June 17, 2026 10:38 am, EDT key takeaways: Uber will offer driverless robotaxi rides in Houston using Lucid and Nuro vehicles, with service starting in mid-2027. The move prepares Uber to challenge Waymo as it expands partnerships, invests hundreds
JB Hunt wants to replace the private fleet with a dedicated carrier, an objective aided by the Montgomery ruling. (JB Hunt Transport Services) Jun 17, 2026 12:57 pm, EDT key takeaways: A Supreme Court decision allows lawsuits against brokers over carrier selection, potentially increasing liability risks and tightening freight capacity. J.B. Hunt executives say strong
A USA Truck tractor-trailer in Arlington, Texas. (Business Wire) June 17, 2026 2:30 pm, EDT key takeaways: USA Truck launched a two-year military apprenticeship program June 16 to transition transitioning service members into driving and diesel technician roles. USA Truck said the Fastport-developed program lets eligible participants receive company pay and a military housing allowance,
The hood badge of a new Maserati vehicle at a Maserati dealership in Los Angeles. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) June 17, 2026 3:25 pm, EDT key takeaways: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said the company is discussing a Maserati partnership with two undisclosed potential partners. Filosa said the Maserati and Cassino, Italy, plants are not for sale, as
Ava and Bendix crafted this agreement as part of a broader shift in the use of lidar technology, extending beyond higher levels of autonomy and into driver assistance systems aimed at improving active safety performance. (Business Wire) June 17, 2026 4:00 pm, EDT key takeaways: Ava and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced an agreement to
Oil pipelines deliver oil to storage tanks with a capacity of 575,000 barrels at the Enbridge Cushing Terminal in Oklahoma. (Shane Bevel/Bloomberg) June 17, 2026 4:30 PM, EDT key takeaways: Cushing crude inventories fell for eight consecutive weeks to about 20 million barrels, which traders consider the operating minimum. US exports hit a record as
(Images: Ford) American automakers are paying their tribute to the nation, and Ford’s latest offering is the Proud to Honor package. Ford is making some changes with its 2027 Super Duty lineup, and it includes adding a new America-themed package to the mix. Available on F-250, F-350 and F-450 models in nearly every trim, Ford
(Judy Bottoni/Associated Press, File) Jun 17, 2026 4:48 pm, EDT key takeaways: Trump said in Paris that he would not want the USMCA but would be willing to sign a renewal. The deadline for renewal of the agreement is July 1, although without renewal it enters rolling review before potential expiration. US talks with Mexico
President Donald Trump and Mark Carney speak during the G7 summit on June 16. (Evelyn Hockstein/AFP/Getty Images) June 17, 2026 at 5:04 pm, EDT key takeaways: Canadian President Mark Carney said U.S. President Donald Trump liked Canada’s low tariff quota for Chinese EV imports during the G7 summit in France. The Canadian deal allows up