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Mercedes-Benz will introduce new mid-size work van stateside in 2015
During a roundtable discussion with North American journalists at the IAA 2014 truck show in Hanover, Germany, Mercedes-Benz executives said they expect strong growth in the large van market in the United States with its Sprinter offering. Year-to-date through August, Mercedes-Benz van sales in the United States are up 21 percent, from 13,200 units to […]
September 25, 2014
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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Avoiding a tow charge and impound fees
What’s a bloke to do when he feels his Vauxhall Astra is being unfairly towed?
September 24, 2014
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Westport touts new enhanced spark-ignited natgas combustion system
Targeting medium-duty applications and superior-to-diesel performance, Westport Innovations Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its newest proprietary technology: the first generation of an enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system.
September 24, 2014
Business
Mercedes-Benz updates North American van market, will introduce mid-sized van in 2015
During a roundtable discussion with North American journalists at the IAA 2014 truck show in Hanover, Germany, Mercedes-Benz executives said they expect strong growth in the large van market in the United States with its Sprinter offering. Year-to-date through August, Mercedes-Benz van sales in the United States are up 21 percent, from 13,200 units to […]
September 24, 2014
Business
Innovations from IAA 2014
IAA 2014 is the world’s largest truck fair, showcasing new advancements in global technology and commercial vehicle design. Held in Hanover, Germany every other year, IAA draws attendees and exhibitors from all over the world. Below is a slideshow highlighting some of the advancements from companies that play in the North American market, although not […]
September 24, 2014
Business
Tremec transmission now available for International ProStars with 13L engine
Navistar announced this week it will offer the Tremec 10-speed manual transmission in its International ProStar models equipped with the company’s 13-liter engine.
September 24, 2014
Business
Peterbilt offering anti-theft system on 579, 567 models with Paccar engine
Peterbilt announced Sept. 23 it is offering a new anti-theft system for its Models 579 and 567 equipped with the Paccar MX-13.
September 24, 2014
Business
Tire wear focus of TMC tech discussion
Windel Brumfield’s session covered some of the most common types of premature wear as well as the most common causes.
September 24, 2014
Business
Connectivity, game-changing truck technology highlight Volvo’s Nyberg’s TMC address
Speaking at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting Tuesday in Orlando, Volvo’s North American president of sales and marketing says the future of the trucking industry will be defined by technology, particularly “game changing” technology that revolutionizes the functionality and safety of today’s heavy-duty trucks.
September 24, 2014
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Colorado/Canyon Offer Box-Delete Option
BrandFX Body Company A Ship-Thru Provider For New Colorado/Canyon Service Bodies Never for a moment think GM has overlooked the commercial side of the market with the rebirth of the all-new Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. One of the options fleet customers of road building, plumbing, HVAC mechanical, electrical, utility, telecommunications, pest control, […]
September 23, 2014
Business
TMC gets torque back on track
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) held an informational technical session at its Fall Meeting Tuesday to identify a driveline failure trend seen in the industry today. With representatives on hand from Detroit Diesel, Dana and Meritor, the Council showed how engines today operating at lower RPMs (as a result of EPA 2010 regulations) have […]
September 23, 2014
Vocational
August home construction slip a ‘blip,’ builders still hopeful
Despite sharp declines in housing starts in August, homebuilder confidence in September has risen to the highest level since before the Great Recession.
September 23, 2014
Business
Meet the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025
Mercedes Future Truck 2025, unveiled in Hanover, Germany, last night, blends years of advancements in technology, aesthetics and design in a way that we haven’t see in the past.
September 23, 2014
Test Drives
Test driving Western Star’s new aero-minded 5700 XE
CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts was on hand in Las Vegas earlier this month when Western Star unveiled its new 5700 XE tractor, designed for aerodynamic fuel savings and driver comfort. In this video above, Roberts takes the truck for a test spin and talks to Western Star reps about its features.
September 22, 2014
Business
Update to TMC RP looks at driver’s impact on fuel economy
The RP currently lists four key ways: horsepower demand, idle time, vehicle speed, and brake use. The update looks at how newer technologies on the truck can be used by the driver to more effectively impact fuel savings.
September 22, 2014
Business
TMC task force looks at calculating aero device ROI
Fritz Marinko’s calculator, which he says takes approximately 10 minutes to fill out, takes head-on aero-manufacturers’ claims of fuel savings that are based on averages, wind-tunnel and other non-real world condition testing.
September 22, 2014
Vocational
First Drive: 2015 Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon
GM Opens The Doors On New Mid-Size Pickups Sliding into heavy Sunday afternoon freeway traffic with a 21-foot boat in tow is a good test of a pickup’s mettle, especially a mid-size powered by a V-6. But when there’re 305 ponies on call and a six-speed automatic to slip through the gears, getting to speed […]
September 21, 2014
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Fuel Thieves Target Vehicle Fuel Tanks Using Drills
Plastic pickup gas tanks being targeted by thieves using drills When you come out to your pickup sitting in the driveway and deactivate the alarm system, the last thing you expect to find is an empty fuel tank. But that’s what’s been happening with growing frequency around the country as thieves have reverted to a […]
September 21, 2014
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