Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has signed 25 new dealers.
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire is the standard supplier of tires for all new Mack and Volvo trucks sold in North America.
International Truck and Engine Corp. will offer a 600-hp Cummins diesel in its new ProStar tractor. The truck maker also recently was named Transportation-Capital Equipment Supplier of the Year by SYSCO.
Chevron announced that its Delo 400 LE meets the new Mercedes-Benz diesel engine oil specification, and that its CJ-4 and API CI-4 Plus diesel engine oils meet the new Caterpillar ECF-2 specification.
Michelin produced the first X One wide single tire at the company’s plant in Waterville, Nova Scotia.
Citgo’s new Transgard Multi-Purpose automatic transmission fluid is designed specifically for use in General Motors and Ford equipment, as well as Allison electronically controlled transmissions calling for Dexron-II, III and IIIE and Mercon-type fluids. Reportedly, the new fluid features superior friction and oxidation control, foam and aeration suppression, cold-weather performance and wear protection.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake plans to commence operation of a new production facility in fourth quarter 2007. Its Frankfort, Ky., facility will shut down later this year. The location of the new facility will be announced later.
