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Consumers across the continent increasingly want to buy low-cost Chinese vehicles. Policymakers are seeking to slow them down. [TheTopNews] Read More.14 mins ago - Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport atta...
Delta planned to begin the route on Oct. 23, in what would have marked the first nonstop commercial flight between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. [TheTopNews] Read More.19 mins ago - Class 8 Truck Orders Reflect Caution Ahead of 2027 Engine Changes
Why are truck buyers taking a wait-and-see approach? Fleets are delaying some Class 8 truck orders while they weigh 2027 engine requirements and future equipment costs. Meanwhile, some manufacturers have not fully opened their 2027 order books. This combination has slowed the usual fall ordering cycle, even as carriers need to replace older trucks. What do September truck orders show? The preliminary September 2026 estimates present different year-over-year trends. ACT Research reported a decline, while FTR Transportation Intelligence recorded modest growth. Both firms nevertheless identified regulatory uncertainty and the timing of manufacturers’ order books as important influences on purchasing activity. ACT Research: North American Class 8 net orders totaled 18,700 units, down 9.5% from September 2025. FTR Transportation Intelligence: Orders reached 21,300 units, up 3% year over year and 18% from August. Despite FTR’s positive figures, its monthly increase was smaller than normally expected for September. However, the firm said replacement needs, tighter trucking capacity, and stronger freight rates continued supporting demand. These are separate preliminary estimates, not a single industry total. How could the 2027 engine rules affect purchasing? The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed changes to compliance requirements for model-year 2027 heavy-duty engines, including adjustments to emissions warranties. Manufacturers have warned that extended requirements could increase costs and complicate new-engine introductions. Because the revisions remain proposals, fleets still face uncertainty when budgeting for equipment. Meanwhile, FTR said opportunities to order trucks with 2026-specification engines had effectively ended. Buyers are therefore shifting their attention to 2027 engine options and manufacturers’ compliance strategies. Pricing could still change once regulators finalize the rule, complicating purchase comparisons. What are truck manufacturers expecting? Executives at Mack, International, and Volvo say replacement needs continue supporting equipment demand despite the cautious market. Some fleets are investing based on fuel efficiency, uptime, dealer support, and total ownership costs. Others are waiting for greater clarity before committing to purchases. Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall expects orders to accelerate as 2027 production opens. He also pointed to improving freight rates as trucking capacity tightens. International Motors sales executive Justina Morosin similarly identified aging trucks as a key source of replacement demand. Volvo Trucks North America reported 17,749 Class 8 orders across the United States and Canada in September, up 14% from August. Strategy executive Magnus Koeck said the result was nevertheless below expectations, with some manufacturers still opening their 2027 order books. He… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
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