Products

MATS REPORT: ArvinMeritor packages aftertreatment for Detroit, Mercedes engines

Company adds that it's ahead on 2010 solution as well.

MATS REPORT: Freightliner adds climate-control system in HD sleepers

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- A new climate-control system that works independently of the vehicle's main engine will be offered in freightliner's heavy-trucks.

MATS REPORT: Peterbilt rolls out new truck product lineup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Unfazed by a possible industry downturn in the New Year, Peterbilt Motors has unveiled an all-new product lineup, complete with upgrades, replacement models, and even a handful of completely new aerodynamic and medium-duty trucks.

MATS REPORT: Volvo unveils two new mid-roof sleeper trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo Trucks North America has added two new sleeper truck options to its product line for the premium owner operator market.

MATS REPORT: Race truck inspires new rack and pinion steering on Freightliner models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freightliner Trucks announced today it will begin offering rack and pinion steering as an option on the Freightliner Century Class, Coronado, and Columbia, truck models as well as the Classic and Classic XL class 8 models later this year.

MATS REPORT: Detroit Diesel announces ’07 Mercedes-Benz engines

Parent company also working on global engine platform for post '07 market

MATS REPORT: Webasto says C5 all-season solution most efficient anti-idling system

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Webasto has now combined its popular Air Top 2000 forced-air heater and BlueCool Truck air conditioner as a complete system

MATS REPORT: Kenworth spins discs on class 8 trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth will make Bendix's ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes available on select Kenworth class 8 trucks.

MATS REPORT: Canadian reliner partners with Bendix Spicer brake venture

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC has formed a strategic alliance with Ontario-based brake reliner Gorilla Brake & Components Inc.

MATS REPORT: Dana’s new GenTech gears are smoother, quieter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new generation of heavy-duty drive axle gearing that reduces noise, vibration, and harshness has been introduced by Roadranger -- drivetrain, chassis and safety components venture from Dana and Eaton Corp.

MATS REPORT: Western Star shows off new accessories and revamped hood design

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star Trucks put on display its EPA 2007 chassis and latest product enhancements at the 2006 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

MATS REPORT: Cummins announces 2007 ISX, ISM Ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show the '07 ratings for its heavy-duty ISX and ISM engines.

EnviroCan may delay ULSD deadline; exempts remote north from rule

OTTAWA -- In order to mitigate some of the expected problems during the transition from 500 ppm-based sulfur fuel to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), Environment Canada will likely follow the U.S.'s lead in granting the petroleum industry a 45-day extension to introduce the fuel to market.

Chevron to offer both CI-4 and CJ-4 engine oils in 2007 and beyond

Chevron says it will still offer its CI-4 Plus engine oil in 2007 even after the introduction of the upcoming CJ-4 specification next October.

MATS REPORT: International unveils long-awaited flagship ProStar truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A year after first announcing it had a new flagship highway tractor under its tent, International Truck & Engine finally unveiled, literally, the new ProStar Series trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.