Mercedes-Benz Actros in MPG Challenge
Aug 31, 2014
The Mercedes-Benz Actros has made a winning start to a bold new initiative designed to prove beyond all doubt that as well as being the smartest, most reliable and driver-friendly truck on the road, itâs a champion at the pumps too. The Fuel Challenger programme invites operators to allow an Actros demonstrator to ... Continue reading
Ram Launches 2015 Heavy Duty Models
Aug 25, 2014
New Cummins 6.7-liter calibration adds 15 lb.-ft. of torque, edging out even Class 4 pickup competitors to a best-in-class 865 lb.-ft. 2015 Ram 3500 crushes the competition with up to 30,000 pounds of SAE J2807-spec. towing capacity, beating the closest competitor by nearly 1.5 tons 2015 Ram 2500 holds best-in-class 17 ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra Limited Rocky Mountain Review
Aug 11, 2014
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Toyotaâs versatile Tundra pickup hasnât received a major refresh since the 2007 model year â until now. For 2014, the Tundra isnât exactly all-new, but it represents an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary update to a very capable full-size pick ... Continue reading
ATA Applauds Senate Adoption of Short-Term Highway Funding Patch
Jul 30, 2014
Today, American Trucking Associations applauded the Senate for adopting a shorter term patch for the Highway Trust Fund in order to pass a long-term, well-funded highway bill sooner, rather than later and urged the House of Representatives to quickly follow suit. "ATA believes the quickly passing a long-term, well-fund ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Publishes 2015 Line of Atlases for Commercial Drivers
Jul 21, 2014
Rand McNally released today the 2015 edition of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, the #1-selling trucker's print atlas line. The printed trucking atlas, in its 34th edition, continues to be the trusted guide for over-the-road and other large-vehicle drivers. "The Motor Carriers' Road Atlas is the indispensable in-cab rou ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Review
Jul 2, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel KATRINA SAYS: While the 2014 Toyota Tundra 1796 Edition is certainly swanky, the half-ton crew cab in the SR5 trim with the same 5.7-liter engine meets functional, technical, and budgetary needs best. INTRO TO THE TUNDRA VEHICLE The Tundra has adop ... Continue reading
Major Environmental Benefits of Longer Truck Combinations
Jul 1, 2014
By driving with two full-length trailers, Scania reduces fuel consumption by up to 30 percent with an equivalent reduction in harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Following Scaniaâs request, the Swedish Transport Agency has now granted permission to operate rigs of 31.5 metres in total length between Södertälje ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra 4x4 CrewMax Review By John Heilig
May 8, 2014
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The recently-launched Euro-6 compliant version of the new FH16 will make its UK public debut
Apr 25, 2014
Volvo Trucks stand at Truckfest Peterborough (4th and 5th May 2014). The latest addition to Volvoâs Euro-6 line up will appear alongside other trucks from the range â which has been completely renewed in the last 18 months. Visitors will get the chance to get up close to the new FH16-750, which is being displ ... Continue reading
Annual Sales of Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will Reach Nearly 105,000 by 2020
Apr 15, 2014
Despite government support, such as funding under the United Statesâ economic stimulus efforts, the market for hybrid and electric trucks has struggled to expand beyond a narrow niche. Nevertheless, a significant number of players continue to develop hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( ... Continue reading
Isuzu Euro VI truck Will Be Unveiled at the CV Show
Mar 29, 2014
At this yearâs CV Show being held at the NEC in Birmingham, leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck will be unveiling four vehicles from it's recently announced 2014 range of Euro VI trucks. In addition the company will be launching a new parts club loyalty scheme â this is an initiative that is available to a ... Continue reading
2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 Trucks To Be Built In Ohio USA Not Mexico
Mar 12, 2014
Dearborn March 7, 2014; Ford today announced production of its all-new 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will shift from Mexico to Ohio Assembly Plant starting early next year, with the trucks on sale in spring 2015. As part of the production shift, Ford is investing $168 million to retool the Cleveland-area plan ... Continue reading
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