Pathfinder folk opening new truck paths August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- At the very same time as the CEOs of GM, Ford and Chrysler were pulling up to Washington, D.C. to look for help from the American government, a Japanese automaker was back in Detroit, announcing huge investment in North America
Truck lease-finance sector hurt by economic crisis: report August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- The world of truck and trailer leasing and financing is being impacted by the low demand for new trucks and trailers, according to the latest report by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation.
Bendix acquires BC-based SmarTire August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has closed on a deal to buy the assets of SmarTire Systems Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
Navistar secures funds for tire-airflow testing August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar and the U.S. government are teaming up to make hauling trailers a smoother drive.
Bendix buys anti-collision system from Eaton August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the VORAD (Vehicle On-board Radar) system from Eaton Corp.
Isuzu to go with SCR for 2010 August 1, 2014 IRVINE, Calif -- Add one more to the SCR bandwagon. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that it intends to use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to achieve the 2010 standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by diesel engines.
Survey says MD gas engine owners more satisfied; Hino gets top marks August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif -- A recent study finds owners of gasoline engines are more satisfied than are diesel engine owners, particularly in the areas of engine performance, engine quality and cost of engine ownership,
Truck orders lowest since ’02 downturn August 1, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- December Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs are the weakest since mid-2002 -- a time when many truck buyers purposefully chose to avoid new EPA-mandated engine technology.
Local leaders question future of Navistar plant after more layoffs August 1, 2014 CHATHAM, Ont. -- When Sterling announced it would shut its St. Thomas, Ont. truck plant in March 2009, its rival Navistar International insisted that its nearby Chatham heavy-duty truck facility would not suffer the same fate.
Tough times force ArvinMeritor to reorganize LVS biz August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- Instead of selling its Light Vehicle Business group, ArvinMerior has decided to reorganize the business.
Cummins says it’s ready for ’10; announces layoffs August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins says that its entire on-highway product range will be ready to meet the new EPA engine regulations for the North American market beginning in 2010.
Navistar, Ford end bitter conflict August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Ford and Navistar International announced they have reached an agreement to pull the plug on their ongoing engine business relationship and settle all existing litigation between the companies.
CAW wants Navistar to build Canuck trucks at home August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The CAW is furious that the Canadian government has signed a $254 million deal with Navistar to make military trucks in Texas while the truckmaker has laid off all but 200 workers at its heavy truck assembly plant in Chatham, Ont.