New Mercedes-Benz Actros Details and Official Photos
1 Apr 2009, 09:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 Mercedes-Benz Actros is ready to make its official debut in Europe, the German manufacturer proudly announced today underlining that it comes with many more features compared to the previou...
Freightliner Debuts RunSmart Predictive Cruise for Cascadia
23 Mar 2009, 11:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Freightliner Trucks recently announced a new and more-advanced cruise control system for trucks called RunSmart Predictive Cruise. Just like its name suggests, the system attempts to evaluate the ro...
Mercedes-Benz Debuts New Navigation System for Trucks
20 Mar 2009, 14:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz today debuted a new navigation system for Atego, Axor and Actros truck series, with map material compatible with 26 European countries. The navigation device includes voice support for...
Continental Brings 5 New Truck Tires to the Mid-America Trucking Show
20 Mar 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Tire manufacturer Continental unveiled the next generation of new truck tires, designed using the latest technology for improved fuel efficiency and extended mileage, during the Mid-America Truckin...
Navistar International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition Launched
19 Mar 2009, 14:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navistar rolled out a special edition International LoneStar at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky that comes with an impressive array of exclusive elements related to the legenda...
GM Delays 4.5l Truck Engine
11 Mar 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / General Motor's uncertain future put yet another dent in the company's plans, as it was forced to delay of one of the manufacturer's most advanced diesel engine, the 4.5l, destined fo...
Ford Raptor Web Page to Give a Taste of the New Off-Roader
8 Mar 2009, 07:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Modern day new car models are not enough by themselves to raise the consumer interest. Manufacturers know that a new model must be accompanied by an entire array of marketing measures, including tod...
GM: Hybrid Pickups to Boast Up to 50 Percent Better Towing
26 Feb 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hybrid pickup trucks have become a priority for General Motors since the economic crisis reached its apogee so the American automaker struggles to design new technologies that could bring it in pole...
Navistar Confirms Interest in GM's Medium Duty Truck Unit
25 Feb 2009, 14:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speaking at the Reuters Manufacturing Summit in Chicago, Dan Ustian, Navistar's chairman, chief executive and president, confirmed interest in GM's medium-duty truck unit but insisted the ...
Nissan Project Welcomes its Finalists
19 Feb 2009, 13:27 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Nissan is an automaker that surely applauds interesting designs for their trucks. That's why, the Japanese car maker sponsored a semester-long project for the Cleveland Institute of Art at the ...
2008 Mercedes-Benz Truck Sales at All-Time High
12 Feb 2009, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if it's fairly obvious that commercial vehicles are expected to bring lower sales during recession times, the truck division of Mercedes-Benz reached an all-time high in 2008, according to...
Truck Rolls Aways by Itself, Driver Reports Theft
12 Feb 2009, 16:57 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Any good driver knows that after parking your car, you should leave it in gear and with the handbrake on to make sure it doesn't roll away in your absence. But when it comes to automatic gearbo...
Daimler AG-Beiqi Foton Motor Joint Venture
30 Jan 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Daimler AG and Beiqi Foton Motor signed a letter of intent to form an equal share joint venture to produce medium and heavy-duty trucks in China. The joint venture will benefit from Daimler’s ...
Truck Engine Supplier Navistar Closes Plant
28 Jan 2009, 11:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Navistar International Corp., the 175 year old truck and mid-range diesel engine manufacturer, has decided to close its Indianapolis engine plant and foundry. The announcement comes one week after t...
Porsche Confirms Mandatory Offer for Scania
20 Jan 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the increase to above 50 percent in Volkswagen shares, Porsche today confirmed it made the mandatory offer for Swedish truck manufacturer Scania but denies it is interesting in acquiring s...
Ford and Navistar to End Diesel Engine Supply Deal
14 Jan 2009, 08:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford and Navistar today announced a new partnership between the two companies that will restructure their ongoing business relationship, meaning that both manufacturers will concentrate on their joi...