News By Topic: Big Rigs

GM Finds Problem With Transmissions in Some 2004 Pickup Trucks, Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans

Mar 15, 2004

DETROIT March 15, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. has discovered a problem with some 2004 full-size pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans that could cause transmissions for many as 8,000 vehicles already on the road to fail. The company said Monday it also asked dealers not to sell or deliver m ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck's Robotic Truck Qualifies for Pentagon's $1 Million Desert Race

Mar 13, 2004

OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 12, 2004-- TerraMax Truck, One of Just Seven Vehicles to Complete Obstacle Course, Is First Large Vehicle to Operate Autonomously over a Significant Distance Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today announced its robotic truck, known as TerraMax ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces 2007 Technology

Mar 13, 2004

DETROIT, March 12 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) will use exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filters on its heavy-duty engines to meet the EPA's 2007 emission requirements. This decision was reached after months of evaluation of all available technologies. EGR will be used on the DDC Series 60 ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - W/O March 12 2004

Mar 12, 2004

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 12 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 347,958 units, down 1.0 percent from the 351,594 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now to ... Continue reading

Interstate Equipment Leasing To Supply 3,000 Kenworth Trucks for Swift Transportation Owner-Operator Fleet

Mar 12, 2004

KIRKLAND, Wash.--March 12, 2004--Kenworth Truck Company announced today that Interstate Equipment Leasing will supply 3,000 new Kenworth trucks over the next three years for use in Swift Transportation's owner-operator fleet. The Kenworth trucks will be specified with many options desired by owner-operators and will fo ... Continue reading

Progress Continues with Torvec's Full Terrain Vehicle

Mar 12, 2004

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12 -- Torvec, Inc. announced today that considerable progress has been made by CXO on the GO, LLC (CXO) with the development of Torvec's business plan to commercialize and produce the Full Terrain Vehicle (FTV(TM)). A preliminary draft of the business plan has been presented to Torvec Executive M ... Continue reading

New NTSA Pickup Crash Test Results

Mar 12, 2004

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today posted New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash results for all model year 2004 pickups on the agency's World Wide Web site: www.safercar.gov. The redesigned Ford F-150 is the only 2004 pickup to earn the governmen ... Continue reading

Valeo Supports Research Project For First European Medium Sized Micro-Hybrid Diesel-Electric Commercial Vehicle

Mar 11, 2004

PARIS, February 26 -- Valeo is to collaborate with the UK Department for Transport, Ford Motor Company, Ricardo Consulting Engineers and the Gates Corporation on a EUR1.2 million government-funded research project. The "Hytrans" project aims to develop the first medium-sized commercial vehicle in Europe equipped with a ... Continue reading

A New Race of Robots Has Seagate 'Driving' Behind the Wheel

Mar 11, 2004

Seagate Provides Rugged Disc Drives for Red Team Robot Car in Darpa Grand Challenge BARSTOW, Calif., March 11 -- Hurtling across a rutted, punishing landscape, dodging boulders, the imposing vehicle hits a rise and catches air. Hits the ground ready to swerve and avoids a sand pit. Sliding a little sideways, it quickly ... Continue reading

ATA and AAA Oregon Demonstrate Safety Measures for Portland Drivers

Mar 11, 2004

Mack Truck's Program Visits Portland to Save Lives on Oregon Highways Thousands of Vehicles Travel I-5 Through Portland Each Day; Most Automobile Drivers Were Never Taught What They Can Do to Avoid Initiating an Accident with a Tractor-Trailer Who: Professional truck drivers, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), A ... Continue reading

Construction on TASUS Toyota Parts Plant Kicks Off March 18;

Mar 10, 2004

GEORGETOWN, Texas--March 10, 2004--TASUS Corporation officially marks the groundbreaking of its Georgetown manufacturing plant with a ceremony on Thursday, March 18. Construction on the plant is scheduled to begin in May and the plant is expected to be operational by January 2005. The plastic injection molding facility ... Continue reading

To Drive a Better Deal Get Financing Before Shopping for Car, AAA Says

Mar 10, 2004

ORLANDO, Fla.--March 9, 2004--Consumers could save millions of dollars on financing a new car if they shopped for a loan before ever stepping into a dealer showroom, according to AAA. New vehicle sales topped the 16 million mark again in 2003 - for the fifth straight year -- and are projected to reach 16.7 million this ... Continue reading

International Truck and Engine Partners with U.S. Army to Unveil SmarTruck III and International Commercial Utility Vehicle

Mar 9, 2004

DETROIT--March 8, 2004-- Dual-Use Platform Addresses Critical Needs of U.S. Troops, Delivers New Concept to Commercial Market International Truck and Engine Corporation and the U.S. Army today unveiled the next generation of military and commercial vehicles at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2004 World Congre ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - March 5, 2004

Mar 5, 2004

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 5 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 353,995 units, up 2.9 percent from the 344,138 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading

NAC ARMY SMARTRUCK III: America’s New Mobile Security Arm Unveiled at SAE

Mar 5, 2004

March 8, 2004 DETROIT – Imagine a truck that can detect an airborne bio-hazard and alert authorities before it can cause harm or havoc. Or spot and track illegal trespassers or attackers even in complete darkness -- and repel them should they try to disable the truck’s advanced surveillance and communicatio ... Continue reading