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Volvo Trucks North America now offers its D12 series engines as a North American remanufactured product backed by a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The company says remanufacturing the Volvo D12 in North America offers customers increased availability, faster delivery times and lower cost.

Mack Trucks’ “Clear the Decks” finance arrangements allow customers to take advantage of three programs to purchase or lease new trucks. The programs are offered in conjunction with Mack Financial Services through Dec. 31.

Peterbilt Motors will offer three new liquefied natural gas (LNG) configurations on its Models 387, 386 and 367 in 2009 as part of a joint agreement with Westport Innovations.

Load securement firm Ancra International acquired S-Line Cargo Control and Safety Products, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. Terms were not announced.

Vipar Heavy Duty is opening parts distribution centers in the eastern and western parts of the United States.

Polaris Laboratories announced expanded business operations into Canada with the opening of its 4,000-square-foot fluid analysis laboratory in Edmonton, Alberta.

Mahle Clevite announced a new branding strategy for its North American aftermarket products. The company will transition all of its light vehicle engine part categories – except engine bearings – to the Mahle Original brand; all heavy-duty products remain with the Clevite brand.