Equipment

FRANKFURT, Germany — Ford says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing the economy and weak sales of electric cars.

The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.

More firms are buying or renting automotive snow removal equipment to not only quicken the time it takes to remove snow but also to ensure that trucks are conducting safe operations in winter.

SmithCo Inc. has developed a patent-pending kingpin housing for its side-dump trailers that’s intended to improve durability and reduce maintenance costs.

Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.

DETROIT — General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.

Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.