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Hendrickson axle named standard for Pete, Kenworth medium-duty models
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced this week its STEERTEK NXT fabricated front steer axle has been selected as the standard front axle on the new Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models.
April 15, 2021
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Pete debuts four new vocational models
After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Designed for the Class 5 and Class 6 non-CDL lease and rental markets, the Model 535 and Model 536 were born from a clean sheet design and a development program that took five years.
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Freightliner makes eCascadia, eM2 available for order
DTNA announced Tuesday its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 are now available to order. The two trucks are the first all-electric models released by Daimler's North American brands.
April 6, 2021
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Isuzu, Gatik to develop fully autonomous MD trucks
Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks.
April 6, 2021
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Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe
Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.
April 5, 2021
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Navistar launches aftermarket parts product line
Navistar International Corporation is launching a new aftermarket product line, Diamond Advantage Diesel Parts, which will provide aftermarket parts for Class 2-5 diesel engines and engine components.
March 15, 2021
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Hino, Cummins announce new production partnership
Hino announced this week during the virtual Work Truck Show that it intends to offer Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines in Hino's L and XL Series models by the end of 2021.
March 12, 2021
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Fontaine to assemble specialty medium-duty trucks
Fontaine Modification announced Thursday its Springfield, Ohio, location has been approved for a bailment pool as part of the General Motors Fleet Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer program.
March 11, 2021
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Isuzu announces enhancements to N-Series diesel trucks
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced major running changes the company says will enhance its 2022 interim model year N-Series diesel trucks.
March 10, 2021
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The hot streak continues: Truck orders surpass 40K barrier once again
Despite supply chain issues hampering production, Class 8 truck orders remained robust in February, ACT Research and FTR reported Tuesday.
March 3, 2021
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Isuzu partners with Shyft Group for chassis production
The Shyft Group's Builtmore Contract Manufacturing will produce additional options in the F- and N-series lineups for Isuzu Commercial Truck, including the 2022 F-Series cab-over chassis and the new-in-class N-Series GVWR Class 5 chassis.
February 23, 2021
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Navistar brands announce Sourcewell contracts
The contracts are established for the next four years and designate International Truck, IC Bus and Navistar’s parts business as a verified seller to over 65,000 non-profit organizations – including state and local governments.
February 9, 2021
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Production underway on Isuzu gas NQR, NRR
The engine is matched to a six-speed Allison 1000 RDS transmission with power takeoff, marking the first time Isuzu has offered PTO in a gas-powered truck.
February 9, 2021
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DTNA makes Detroit ePowertrain announcement, invests in manufacturing facility
Daimler Trucks North America has announced the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2.
February 8, 2021
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Cummins, Isuzu announce engine collaboration
Under this global mid-range diesel collaboration agreement, Cummins says it will provide Isuzu mid-range B6.7 diesel platforms for use in medium-size trucks to meet global customer needs.
February 8, 2021
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ZF makes considerable investment in CV transmission manufacturing
Beginning in 2023, ZF will produce the ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission at the company’s manufacturing facility in Gray Court, S.C.
February 5, 2021
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Insurance
Volvo, Mack piloting insurance service digital platform
The service’s enhanced capabilities will soon enable Mack and Volvo customers to connect in real time with insurance companies for a more seamless experience.
February 4, 2021
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Daimler spinning off truck business, renaming auto operation
Daimler AG announced this week it will split its commercial vehicle business from its luxury car operation later this year, listing the former as a second unit and renaming the latter as Mercedes-Benz.
February 4, 2021
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