Driving the 2017 ISX15 with SmartAdvantage powertrain preview image Equipment Driving the 2017 ISX15 with SmartAdvantage powertrain November 6, 2015 A new direct drive SmartAdvantage is introduced for regional haul applications
Driving the Freightliner Inspiration autonomous truck preview image Equipment Driving the Freightliner Inspiration autonomous truck September 15, 2015 I travelled to Nevada to become certified to operate autonomous trucks in that state
Driving Kenworth’s ever-evolving T880 preview image Equipment Driving Kenworth’s ever-evolving T880 August 31, 2015 It takes time to replace a legend. Kenworth’s T880 is almost there.
Driving Volvo’s 6×2 with Adaptive Loading preview image Equipment Driving Volvo’s 6×2 with Adaptive Loading August 24, 2015 Volvo has raised not only the axle, but also the bar, when it comes to 6x2 technologies, providing handling and safety enhancements in addition to fuel economy improvements
Driving the new Mercedes Metris mid-size commercial van preview image Equipment Driving the new Mercedes Metris mid-size commercial van June 11, 2015 Don't call it a mini-van. It's a purpose-built commercial van, Mercedes claims.
Driving the new Cat CT680 vocational truck preview image Equipment Driving the new Cat CT680 vocational truck May 19, 2015 Caterpillar has rounded out its line of vocational trucks with the new CT680
Driving the Mack Granite with mDrive HD preview image Equipment Driving the Mack Granite with mDrive HD May 1, 2015 Gears were hardened. Synchronizers were reinforced. The result is an AMT designed specifically for construction and heavy-haul applications.
Driving the International PayStar with UltraShift Plus MXP preview image Equipment Driving the International PayStar with UltraShift Plus MXP April 24, 2015 How heavy is too heavy for automated manual transmissions? According to Eaton, there’s no such thing.
Putting the 4×4 Sprinter to the test preview image Equipment Putting the 4×4 Sprinter to the test April 10, 2015 Mercedes-Benz shows off its remarkably capable Sprinter 4x4
The International ProStar with SmartAdvantage powertrain preview image Equipment The International ProStar with SmartAdvantage powertrain January 4, 2015 'We went from 6.5 miles to the gallon to 9.5 miles to the gallon, just by handing (drivers) the keys to a new truck. At 1,000 miles a day, that’s a lot of money.'
The Mack Pinnacle with MP8 505C+ engine preview image Equipment The Mack Pinnacle with MP8 505C+ engine November 24, 2014 The MP8 505C+ with mDrive is a high-performance powertrain that will likely challenge everything you thought you knew about the limitations of 13-litre engines and AMTs in Canada’s most rigorous applications.
The 2016 model year Volvo VNL featuring Adaptive Gearing preview image Equipment The 2016 model year Volvo VNL featuring Adaptive Gearing November 9, 2014 Subtle powertrain and aerodynamic enhancements are expected to deliver a fuel economy improvement of up to 3.5% when the 2016s hit the market early next year
The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission preview image Equipment The International ProStar with Allison TC10 transmission October 26, 2014 It performs beautifully, but it’s heavier and more expensive than an AMT. Will the fuel savings deliver a payback? Erb Group plans to find out.
The Peterbilt Model 567 vocational truck preview image Equipment The Peterbilt Model 567 vocational truck October 17, 2014 If you’re looking for a vocational truck that looks great, provides excellent visibility and a smooth, quiet ride, the Peterbilt Model 567 won’t disappoint
The all-new Ford F-150 with aluminum body preview image Equipment The all-new Ford F-150 with aluminum body October 2, 2014 Addition of 2.7L EcoBoost engine gives customers a new, fuel-efficient powertrain option
