Sister OEMs Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks Inc. are rolling out a new service tool for their customers
Both companies are using a new process called MVASIST, which is designed to provide customers with faster, more accurate service estimates and write-ups when trucks need service. It’s an Internet application, according to Dave Albert, Mack […]
General Electric said that it has tested a hybrid version of a haul truck, the kind of giant Dump truck that’s used at a mine or to haul away mountains of dirt.
The system works just like a Toyota Prius, more or less. The engine feeds electricity to a battery that runs the drivetrain. During braking, […]
A man was hospitalized after his pickup rear-ended a sander truck last night on Route 6, state police said.
State police cited Gordon Campbell, 39, of West Yarmouth for speeding after his pickup truck struck a Crowell Construction sander driven by Brian Holmes, 35, of South Yarmouth, according to Trooper Paul Thomas of the South Yarmouth […]
Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. is pleased to announce that their first commercial “dry box” truck has been shipped from American Cargo Products (www.americancargo.com) to a Chevrolet truck dealer in Pennsylvania. As originally announced, this truck was manufactured utilizing Exousia’s RPA(R) sheets and TRUSSCORE(TM) panels.
Mr. Barney Simon, President of American Cargo said, “The RPA(R) and TRUSSCORE(TM) […]
Aiming to improve its environmental and technology image, Chrysler LLC today gave journalists a glimpse at sketches and specs for three electrically powered concept vehicles to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
The concepts boost three different forms of electric powertrains based around lithium-ion batteries.
The Dodge ZEO concept is […]
Automobile dealerships are worried that 2008 sales will be worse than this year’s. Amid these concerns they are not ordering as many new cars and trucks. This is the worst vehicle sales slump since 1998.
“I’m certainly being more cautious,” said Carl Galeana, president of the Galeana Automotive Group. “I’m reeling in what I’m stocking and […]
The Ford Crown Victoria has held the honor of being the number one car used by police departments in the US. But that may change with the introduction of the new sporty Dodge Charger. The Charger’s speed and handling have caught their attention.
“We’ve been steadily gaining market share and acceptance for the police vehicle since […]
Daimler, the world’s largest truckmaker, has reached an agreement with a partner in India to jointly produce Heavy trucks in the world’s second-most populous nation.
“We have found a partner and we will make an announcement very soon,” said Andreas Renschler, who heads the division , in an interview in Tokyo on Thursday. “If you move […]