NHTSA proposes lower efficiency targets for future vehicle models as debates continue over costs, industry impact, and long-term expectations. President Donald Trump recently announced the National Highway Traffic…
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President Trump Approves the Manufacturing of Tiny Cars in U.S.
He says they are inexpensive, safe, and fuel fuel-efficient. President Donald Trump announced that he approves the American manufacture of tiny cars. “If you go to Japan, where…
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FTC Ends Antitrust Probe After Truck Makers Abandon Clean Truck Agreement
Manufacturers commit to independent operations and reject future restrictive agreements with state regulators The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has closed its investigation into whether major truck manufacturers violated…
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President Trump Announces Trade Deal with Japan
The agreement comes with $550 billion in investments in the United States and a 15 percent tariff on Japanese goods. President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal…
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President Trump Delays Mexico and Canada Tariffs for One Month Under USMCA
Other reciprocal tariffs will still take effect on April 2. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs will be paused on everything that is included in the United States,…
Read MorePresident Proposes 25% Tariffs on Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, and Microchips
He encourages foreign companies to bring manufacturing into the United States. President Donald Trump said that his administration would impose new tariffs on foreign-made automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Orders Reevaluation of Fuel Economy Standards
The administration seeks to lower costs by reducing regulatory burdens. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has directed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review and potentially revise…
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Transportation Secretary Seeks to Rescind Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
He released a rulemaking memo to the General Counsel, the Undersecretary for Policy, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed a memo as soon…
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Tesla Issues Recall after NHTSA Opens Investigation into Self Driving Crashes
12 incidents were reported where vehicles ran into posts or parked cars due to a software glitch. Tesla issued a recall of 239,000 vecles after the National Highway…
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Commerce Department Signs Preliminary Manufacturing Agreement with Bosch
The memorandum outlines a $225 million expansion for semiconductors. The Commerce Department signed a preliminary agreement with Bosch this month, finalizing a proposal to provide $225 million to…
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