International Truck and Van of the Year Winners
Sep 28, 2016
Two of the most significant commercial vehicles introduced in the past 12 months have been named International Truck and International Van of the Year 2017. Scania’s brand new S-Series, with its flat floor cab, took the honour of International Truck of the Year 2017, while VW’s new Crafter won the prestigious Inter ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2016
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Fiat Professional Presents Complete, Refreshed Line-Up at The IAA in Hannover
Sep 25, 2016
HANNOVER, Germany - September 24, 2016: The 66th edition of the Hannover International Motor Show, the biggest European exhibition of commercial and industrial vehicles, takes place from 22nd to 29th September. The event gathers professionals and major vehicle manufacturers together, including Fiat Professional, in the ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2016
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22, 2016 -- AM General's designs for advanced postal vehicles have been selected by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Prototype awards. The awards were in support of the service's plans and need for the replacement of their aging fleet. AM ... Continue reading
2016 GMC Pickup Trucks, Medium, Large and Extra Large By Larry Nutson
Sep 22, 2016
2016 GMC Pickup Trucks Medium, Large and Extra Large By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_4066) GMC has pickup trucks of nearly all sizes…the new midsize Canyon, the full-size Sierra, and the heavy duty Sierra HD 2500 and 3500. A few years back when things weren’t going ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2016
“The award is the leading recognition in the industry that all our engineers and in practice the entire Scania organisation have done an excellent job,” says Henrik Henriksson, Scania’s President and CEO. “Our goal is to always meet our customers’ expectations and needs and the jury’s motivation is a clear ... Continue reading
The New Crafter is International Van of the Year 2017
Sep 21, 2016
HANOVER, Germany, September 21, 2016 -- The Crafter which was independently developed and produced was voted the best Van of the Year 2017 Developed according to customer wishes, selected by experts Economical, functional and suitable for everyday use - the new Crafter appeals in every respect An international jury of ... Continue reading
Hankook to Become Original Equipment Supplier for Scania
Sep 21, 2016
NEU-ISENBURG and HANOVER, Germany, September 21, 2016 -- Hankook is to be the OE supplier for various Scania heavy-goods trucks and buses in the future. Scania, based in Södertälje in Sweden, is a part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH - one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport ap ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2016
Sales of Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks are up 59 percent year-over-year through August 2016 – the best year-to-date sales total for Ford’s largest trucks since August 1997. A new dedicated tractor model is attracting growing interest from beverage fleets. Sales of Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks are up 59 percent year-ov ... Continue reading
Volvo Sells Electric Buses to Luxembourg
Sep 19, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas — September 19, 2016: Volvo has received an order for four Volvo 7900 Electric buses from public transport operator Sales-Lentz in Luxembourg. The buses will operate in the city of Differdange. Sales-Lentz, one of the largest public transport operators in Luxemburg, is a forerunner in the introduction o ... Continue reading
Drivers' Fuel Challenge Puts The World's Most Efficient Truck Drivers To The Test
Sep 12, 2016
28 finalists from around the world competed for the title “World’s most fuel efficient driver” in Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2016. GOTHENBURG - September 12, 2016: This past Friday, 28 truck drivers from all over the world gathered at Volvo Trucks' test track in Gothenburg, Sweden to participate in th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Honors Customers in Heart of Truck Country
Sep 7, 2016
TEXAS — Chevrolet today launched Truck Legends, an exclusive community recognizing customers in the heart of truck country who have helped make Chevrolet Trucks some of the most iconic trucks in America. Truck Legends is open to all Texas residents who have more than 100,000 miles on their Chevy truck or have purchas ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Review +VIDEO By Steve Purdy
Sep 7, 2016
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
Navistar (Nee International Trucks) And Volkswagen To "Partner"
Sep 6, 2016
Navistar expects significant synergies from both the strategic technology collaboration and the procurement joint venture. The company expects the alliance to be accretive beginning in the first year, and for cumulative synergies for Navistar to ramp up to at least $500 million over the first five years. By year five, ... Continue reading
Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks
Sep 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2016 - The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a petition that sought to rescind the current 30-minute rest break required under Hours of Service rules instituted in 2013. "The ... Continue reading
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