Transportation

• How the EV pullback is affecting factories and jobs in the South - Automakers, suppliers and battery makers were funneling hundreds of billions of dollars into EV-related manufacturing in the U.S. Now it's all in question.
• Trump gets a boost as Panama court voids Hong Kong firm’s canal contract - The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.
• What tariffs? Toyota hits record sales in 2025, despite Trump’s auto levies - Toyota Motor retained its position as the world's top-selling automaker with record sales of 10.5 million in 2025, the Japanese auto giant reported on Thursday.  
• Safety Board Heaps Blame on F.A.A. Over Potomac Plane-Helicopter Crash - The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
• GM expects to top Ford in U.S. vehicle production as it faces up to $4 billion in tariff costs - The 2026 tariff costs would be in line with the automaker's $3.1 billion in tariff costs last year, despite the levies not being in effect for all of 2025.
• GM tops earnings expectations, announces dividend increase and stock buyback program - GM recorded $7.2 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of 2025, largely related to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring in China.
• Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026 - Automakers are entering a new phase of uncertainty as they deal with affordability issues and slowing consumer demand.
• Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S. - U.S. airlines canceled flights and waived change fees for travelers as a cold snap and massive winter storm were forecast to sweep across the country.
• United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026 - United Airlines said 2026 is off to a strong start, both for premium seats and no-frills tickets, as it reported fourth-quarter earnings.
• Want a real read on the economy? Forget the jobs report, try transportation stocks. - As the Dow Jones Transportation Average hits record highs, analysts say the "physical" economy is signaling a 2026 breakout.