Navistar-GM medium-duty takeover talks heat up August 1, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- The rumored sale of GM's medium-duty truck lineup to Navistar International could get done by the end of this month, local media reports.
Ground broken for new Paccar engine facility August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Paccar executives put shovel to dirt this week during a groundbreaking ceremony for Paccar's new $400 million engine facility and technology center near Columbus, Miss.
Slight over-specing of engines improves fuel economy: Study August 1, 2014 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Increasing torque ratings, lowering gear ratios, and making chassis improvements are just a few technical ways to maximize fuel efficiency, according to a new study by Florida-based PHH FirstFleet.
ArvinMeritor to shutter Ontario plant August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor announced it is closing its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) assembly operation in St. Thomas, Ont. by this November.
Cummins reports record revenues during N. American slump August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite a 40 percent downturn in the heavy-duty market, Cummins reported broad gains across most of its product and geographical markets.
Michelin expands retread biz with major acquisition August 1, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Co., a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment.
XM SATELLITE RADIOS August 1, 2014 Listen to more than 120 channels static-free on the new XpressR and XpressEZ
FIFTH-WHEEL CATALOG August 1, 2014 SAF-Holland releases updated 2007 Holland Fifth Wheel Catalog & Selection Guide
LUBER-FINER E-CATALOG August 1, 2014 New 'Luber-finder' e-catalog covers medium- and heavy-duty truck filters plus cars and light trucks
HEIGHT-CONTROL VALVE August 1, 2014 New Hendrickson integral height control and dump valve reduces maintenance
ROADRANGER LUBES August 1, 2014 Eaton says tests confirm new Roadranger synthetic lubes improve fuel efficiency
DEEP-CYCLE BATTERIES August 1, 2014 New Odyssey battery combines deep-cycle capability with high cranking power