Louisville/Kentucky – The U.S. economy is recovering better than was expected a few months ago, and truck markets in the NAFTA region recorded double-digit growth in 2010 (+15.1 percent). This growth is also reflected in the results at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), which saw figures at DTNA improve greatly last year, to 79,382 units [...]
Archive for April, 2011
Daimler Trucks North America Celebrates Recent Successes
Friday, April 8th, 201110 Best Reasons to Buy Used or New Cars from Japan
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Japan being world’s leading producer of all kinds of vehicles manufactures hundreds of new models every year with latest technology and features. Japanese manufactured vehicles are known for high quality and technology beyond compare throughout the world. New models with great fuel efficiency and eco-friendly technologies are launched frequently.
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href=”http://www.japanautopages.com/stock/used_vehicle_stock.php”>used cars</a> are [...]
Hino Trucks introduces HINO INSIGHT advanced telematics solution
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Novi, Michigan – Hino Trucks announces “HINO INSIGHT” – the most advanced, tailored, comprehensive web-based location and telematics solution in the medium-duty commercial truck market. Hino?s solution provides innovative GPS-based, remote fleet management capabilities to fleet operations of all sizes – driving efficiencies, safety, security, customer satisfaction and green initiatives.
Hino Trucks and their industry-leading telematics [...]
Volvo Trucks to boost production, recall 700
Thursday, April 7th, 2011“Customer response to our products - particularly the fuel-efficiency and performance of Volvo’s new near-zero emission engines - continues to be extremely positive,” said Ron Huibers, senior vice president - sales and marketing. “Combined with the improving economy, this response is helping us continue the momentum we established with our 2010 market share increase.”
Through [...]
Cummins showcases product offering for work truck market
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011INDIANAPOLIS, Ind - Cummins is showcasing its on-highway engines and technology at The Work Truck Show 2011 in Indianapolis, Ind., from March 8-10. A selection of Cummins products for work truck applications are on display in theCummins booth, including the ISB6.7 diesel engine, the ISL G natural gas engine and the QuickCheck 5200 handheld information [...]
Freightliner Cascadia Focuses on Low Cost of Ownership
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011LOUISVILLE, Ky – Freightliner Trucks showcased three 2010 Cascadia® models that feature lightweight spec’s and fuel efficient options in its booth #30115 at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show. Whether a customer’s operation requires a large sleeper for long-haul dry van applications, a mid-roof sleeper for bulk haul deliveries or a day-cab for regional hauls, Freightliner’s [...]
Freightliner Trucks Delivers First EPA 2010 - Equipped Car Haulers to Diversified Automotive, Inc.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011LOUISVILLE, Ky – Freightliner Trucks has delivered 40 Freightliner Business Class® M2 car haulers for Diversified Automotive, Inc. Featuring Detroit Diesel’s BlueTec® Emissions Technology-equipped DD13® engines, the trucks are the industry’s first EPA 2010 car haulers. The trucks, which are a complete factory-built solution, were developed in collaboration with Cottrell Trailers, one of the world’s [...]
Komatsu America Corp. Launches New HM300-3
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011CONEXPO-CON/AGG — Komatsu America Corp. introduces the HM300-3 articulated truck. With a flywheel horsepower of 325 hp (242 kW), the HM300-3 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a proven Tier 3 engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged its leadership in technology [...]
Renault Trucks Makes A Powerful Impression At The Samoter Show
Monday, April 4th, 2011With almost 100,000 visitors in five days, the Samoter International Earth-moving and Building Machinery Exhibition in Italy was a success. Renault Trucks was there, presenting its full range of worksite and site supply vehicles. The Premium Lander OptiTrack, given an exclusive preview presentation, caused quite a stir and was undoubtedly one of the stars of [...]
For Renault Trucks, Sustainable Development Is A Daily Concern
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011Renault Trucks’ sustainable development policy is first of all built around the environment. And in this field, there are those who talk and those who do. Renault Trucks has decided to belong to the second category.
A process begun in 2001, ISO 14001 certification - audited every three years - is now the standard governing operations [...]




