News By Topic: Big Rigs

International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard - November 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Washington DC December 4, 2017; The AIADA reported that despite a slowing U.S. auto market in November that appears on pace to log the first decline since the great recession, international auto brands continued to lead among U.S. car shoppers. International brands were led last month by Honda (up 8.2 percent from last ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America U.S. Sales for November 2017

Dec 1, 2017

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported November 2017 sales of 191,617 units. ... Continue reading

Henny Takes A First Look: 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Nov 21, 2017

Who would need such large vehicles in Europe….? It is an exception when you see a Ford Ranger or a Toyota Hilux. With just over 80,000 units sold in the first half of this year, the European market is very small compared to the US. where in the same time nearly 217 thousand mid-size and 1.1 million full-size pickups ... Continue reading

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reserves Tesla Trucks

Nov 17, 2017

LOWELL, Ark.—J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced that it placed a reservation to purchase multiple Tesla Semi tractors to be manufactured by Tesla. The electric tractor was unveiled by Tesla at an event on November 16. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Unveils New Innovative Transport Solution to Drive Safety and Productivity +VIDEO

Nov 16, 2017

The self-driving truck, driving autonomously from one hub to another, is part of a development project exploring how automation can contribute to increased productivity, enhanced safety and lower environmental impact. It has for the first time been demonstrated to a broader audience in conjunction with the Volvo Group ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Titan, The Half-ton Pickup You May Have Been Waiting For +VIDEO

Nov 14, 2017

By Thom Cannell Has the world been waiting for Nissan’s new and improved Titan light duty pickup? Hardly. Time marched on and since Titan’s original 2004 debut Chevy, Ford, and Ram all delivered new half-ton trucks. Nissan was long overdue. Nissan calls 2016 The Year Of The Truck. They’ve launched the longer Tita ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL ROUNDUP - Mercedes-Benz, Indian, Keystone, Smeal

Nov 13, 2017

Washington DC November 13, 2017; Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 11, 2017

Nov 10, 2017

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan Midnight Edition Prices

Nov 10, 2017

Nissan announces pricing on expanded 2018 Midnight Edition lineup –nine models total with addition of three new Midnight Edition pickups ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

Nov 9, 2017

2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading

Truck Review: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E Review By John Heilig

Nov 9, 2017

The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-E ENGINE: 3.5-liter SOHC V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm/262 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm WHEELBASE: 125.3 in. ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Wins Sustainable Truck of the Year 2018 +VIDEO

Nov 8, 2017

STOCKHOLM - November 8, 2017: Volvo Trucks won first prize in the tractor category with the new Volvo FH LNG, which was introduced in Europe this autumn. "With the launch of the new LNG range, Volvo is definitely raising the level of natural gas-powered trucks," writes the jury in its assessment. ... Continue reading

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Closes on a Successful Note

Nov 8, 2017

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a successful note. We would like to thank everyone who joined us this ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS NOVEMBER 6, 2017: GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Audi; Infiniti

Nov 6, 2017

GMC, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Audi; Infiniti Recalls ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Tundra 4WD Limited Review By John Heilig

Nov 5, 2017

The Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup, and as such it competes with all the American full size trucks. In this case, the Tundra is close to being the biggest vehicle I have driven, at more than 20 feet long. And just because it says “Toyota” on the tailgate, this is a full ‘Murican truck, built in San Antonio ... Continue reading