News By Topic: Big Rigs

International Truck Unveils Fourth HX Series Model

Apr 14, 2016

TORONTO, April 14, 2016 -- At this week's Truck World Show, International Truck unveiled its fourth model of the International® HX™ Series line-up, the HX520—a 120" BBC set-forward axle truck or tractor designed to serve the heavy haul tractor, construction dump and platform stake/crane markets. The HX Serie ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS April 11, 2016 - Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Ford, And Others

Apr 11, 2016

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. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Successful Journey for Volvo's Truck Convoy Through Europe

Apr 9, 2016

Gothenburg, Sweden - April 8, 2016: The Volvo Group's journey through Europe and participation in the EU Truck Platooning Challenge was a great success, with very positive reactions from decision-makers, politicians and the general public. Three Volvo trucks drove closely behind one another using wireless communication ... Continue reading

Future Propulsion And Connected Vehicle Systems - FEV Exhibit at 2016 SAE World Congress

Apr 8, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 8, 2016 -- The future of the automobile is changing at cyber speed. Just yesterday, the buzz was the electric vehicle, and now connected and autonomous vehicles have been added to the mix. Automakers are scrambling to keep abreast of the challenges inherent in this changing landscape in order ... Continue reading

$4.5 million Grant From U.S. Department of Energy To Cummins-led Team to Develop Volt-Like Plug-in Hybrid Truck that Reduces Fuel Use by 50%

Apr 7, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. today announced the company was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50 percent over conventional Class 6 vehicles. When fully loaded, Class 6 vehicles ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick

Apr 4, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick ... Continue reading

GM March 2016 US Sales-

Apr 1, 2016

GM’s retail market share increased one percentage point in the first quarter of 2016 to an estimated 16.4 percent Chevrolet’s hot hand continues: March retail sales up 7 percent year over year; first quarter retail share up about one percentage point Best March retail sales for GMC since 2005, up 13 percent B ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

Mar 31, 2016

AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2016 -- A truck driver who pulled an injured motorist from a burning car has been named the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from three finalists, Julian Kaczor of Utica, N.Y., today accepted the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is taking place this w ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

Freight Transport Emissions Management at G7 Summit

Mar 28, 2016

GREEN BAY, Wis., March 28, 2016 -- Breakthrough®Fuel will provide its insight at the G7 and Conference of the Parties (COP) summits. Breakthrough®Fuel was selected by Climate Change – The New Economy (CCTNE) to highlight the need for a global transportation emissions accounting system. This system will estab ... Continue reading

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - CHEVROLET, JAGUAR, VOLKSWAGEN, PORSCHE, MACK

Mar 28, 2016

SEE ALSO: RV Motoring Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall that creates a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your veh ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab Team, Saturday March 26 8A-10A

Mar 26, 2016

March 26, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 peop ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan TITAN Crew Cab Debuts At 2016 New York Auto Show

Mar 24, 2016

First public showing of TITAN Crew Cab half-ton model, following yesterday's world debut of the new 2017 Nissan GT-R supercar Nissan's full-size pickup lineup expanding to include two separate chassis sizes, choice of diesel and gasoline powerplants, range of cab and bed sizes, 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations and five ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Titan Prices Announced in NY

Mar 24, 2016

Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download 390-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 gasoline-powered TITAN XD Crew Cab goes on sale in early spring at Nissan dealers nationwide Pricing starts at $35,290 for TITAN XD S Crew Cab 4x2 model Advanced Endurance® V8 produces 390 horsepower, 401 lb-ft of torque Joins award-wi ... Continue reading

Ram 1500 Yellow Rose Edition Blooms in Texas

Mar 16, 2016

DALLAS, March 16, 2016 -- Ram Yellow Rose of Texas exclusive to Lone Star State Named after iconic No. 1 hit song Ram Yellow Rose of Texas blooms in April 2016 Ram Lone Star edition was the first Texas-only pickup Ram truck today unveiled Yellow Rose of Texas edition, a new, Texas-only addition to its half-ton lineup. ... Continue reading