News By Topic: Big Rigs

Mickey Thompson Introduces Four New Wheel Styles, Targeting Both Vintage and Modern Trucks, Jeeps and SUVs

Oct 1, 2024

STOW, Ohio, Oct. 1, 2024 -- Today, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels is launching four new truck and SUV wheel styles. ... Continue reading

Owners of certain Chevrolet and GMC trucks can claim cash from a $35 million settlement. Estimated payments range from $400 - $12,700

Oct 1, 2024

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2024 -- JND Legal Notification A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit called Chapman, et al. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

he following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

NECA to Unveil EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego

Sep 29, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2024 -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced the unveiling of its EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego. ... Continue reading

Loyal Customers Returning to Their Brand of Choice As Inventory Increases J.D. Power Finds

Sep 29, 2024

TROY, Mich.: 25 Sept. 2024 — Perennial brand loyalty leaders including Toyota, Honda and Lexus have each been able to grow their respective shares of loyal customers amid stagnation experienced by other brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 22-28, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

Bot Auto Secures $20M in Pre-A Funding to Commercially Deploy Autonomous Trucking

Sep 26, 2024

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Bot Auto truck on Texas highway. (Photo: Business Wire) Bot Auto truck on Texas highway. ... Continue reading

Navistar announces rebrand and name change to International

Sep 25, 2024

LISLE, Ill., Sept. 25, 2024 -- Navistar, Inc. today announced its plan to rebrand and change its name to International Motors, LLC* ("International"), effective October 1. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Leaves 2024 New-Vehicle Sales Forecast Unchanged as September Volume Drops; Year-to-Date Sales Up Less Than 1% Compared to 2023

Sep 25, 2024

With fewer selling days month over month and year over year, September's sales volume is forecast to be lower by 16.1% versus last month and fall 11.0% from one year ago. The new-vehicle sales pace in September is expected to finish near 15.9 million, up 0.1 million from last September's 15.8 million pace and up from A ... Continue reading

Treading on Trust: Costco and Discount Tire Roll Over the Competition in Both Customer Loyalty and Value

Sep 25, 2024

ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2024 -- Few things can throw a wrench in your plans like a flat tire. ... Continue reading

Canoo Launches Commercial Operations and Activation Center in the United Kingdom

Sep 24, 2024

Canoo to establish first European location in Bicester Motion allowing UK customers to experience and test drive Canoo’s right-hand drive commercial electric vansCanoo’s expansion poised to capitalize on the strong demand in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market JUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ... Continue reading

Utility Trailer, Cargobull North America Unveil New Liftgate Battery Charger

Sep 24, 2024

-Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company LLC is excited to unveil and announce its new Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger as an integrated option with Cargobull 625 and 655MT Hybrid TRUs (transport refrigeration units). Debuting on display at this week’s International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) 2024 So ... Continue reading

Cars Commerce's Industry Insights Report Shows a Stabilizing Market; Ford, Chevrolet and Honda Drive Balanced New-Car Inventory Levels in August

Sep 19, 2024

Used-Car Market Levels Out Amid Softening Trade-In Values and Increased Inventory CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2024 -- Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a "Cars Commerce."), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, outlines shifts in the automotive industry in its August Industry Insights Report. ... Continue reading

U.S. Marine Corp Veteran to Receive 2022 Freightliner Cascadia truck from Progressive Insurance®

Sep 18, 2024

Share this article Share toX Honored recipient will receive this life-changing vehicle on September 18th as part of Progressive's Keys to Progress® Program MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2024 -- Today, an honored U.S. Marine Corp veteran will receive the keys to a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia in Houston, Texas as par ... Continue reading

American Motorists Should Determine Their Power Choice, Not Transient Bureaucrats Or Foreign Governments

Sep 18, 2024

Over the past 27 years millions of vehicle shoppers have used The Auto Channel ... Continue reading