Daimler, Renault-Nissan form alliance August 1, 2014 STUTTGART, Germany -- Daimler AG and the Renault-Nissan Motor Co. have joined forces to collaborate on small cars and the development of a commercial van for the European market.
Westport to ramp up production with Delphi deal August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations says it has reached high-volume scale production capability, thanks to a deal with Delphi Automotive Systems to supply Westport's proprietary HD fuel injectors.
Titan recruits Remorques to roll out trailers in PQ August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Want to beat the competition? Invite them into your company. That's what Titan Trailers did when it recently welcomed Denis Marcoux, the owner of Remorques VDS in Montreal to join the Titan Trailer family.
Tico first Canadian OEM to offer Meritor axle August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Tico of Canada Intermodal Equipment Solutions is the first manufacturer in North America to offer the Meritor MOR-32 heavy-duty single drive rear axle for port and terminal tractors.
Cat-Navistar Chinese joint venture plans press on August 1, 2014 BEIJING, China -- Caterpillar and Navistar International, which are already collaborating in heavy equipment markets all over the world, are making progress with China's Jianghuai Automobile Group in joint venture discussions.
Hino, Pete models win truck dealers’ award August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 2011 Hino 268 and Peterbilt Model 384 were named as winners of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year for 2010.
Dry van demand up over 200% last month August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial trailer net orders were up 165 percent in March compared to the same month last year, according to ACT Research.
Isuzu unveils new van; announces Spartan deal for gas trucks August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has unveiled a brand new vocational walk-in van with a body designed by Utilimaster Corp.
Toronto dealer in final of International competition August 1, 2014 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Six International brand truck dealer reps went head-to-head last week to highlight their expertise and working knowledge of International brand commercial trucks, including, John White, Western Toronto International Trucks.
Nissan Diesel takes on new name August 1, 2014 IRVING, Tex. -- Nissan Diesel America will now be known as UD Trucks North America.
Reefer carrier turns fleet over to new MX engine August 1, 2014 OLATHE, Kan. -- A reefer carrier in the U.S. has placed an order with Kenworth to replace virtually its entire fleet with 2010 Paccar MX , SCR engines.
IMPROVED KW DASHBOARDS August 1, 2014 Kenworth medium-duty models add multiplex instrumentation, Driver Information Center
ArvinMeritor boosts Canadian content August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- John Nelligan is ArvinMeritor's mew Canadian regional director, North American Field Operations.
Freightliner extends auto tranny partnership with Allison August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. - Daimler Trucks North America has extended its partnership with Allison Transmission.