Navistar, GM partner to manufacture cutaway van
Navistar, Inc. and General Motors (GM) have reached an agreement to manufacture the cutaway model of GM’s G Van at Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio plant starting this year. With this multi-year contract, Navistar will add at least 300 jobs and recommission its second line at the plant. “We’re very pleased to partner with GM on this
Onboard telematics bring new capabilities to light-duty fleets
Telematics solutions are rapidly becoming a growing trend with light-duty fleets, as they begin to require more detailed views of their vehicles to more efficiently manage operations. For an example, just look at this recent announcement by General Motors: GM has launched a new platform specifically designed for small businesses to access key vehicle information
GM Fleet to offer 2.8L Duramax engine in Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana vans
General Motors Fleet has announced that the 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine will be offered in 2017 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo and passenger vans. Start of production will begin in the first quarter of 2017 (calendar year). This option will give business owners and fleet managers the ability to benefit from increased fuel
Alliance Autogas gains EPA engine certifications
Alliance Autogas, through their equipment developer Blossman Services, Inc., has gained EPA approval for the two of its medium-duty spark-ignited engine platforms, the 6.8 V10 from Ford and the 6.0 V8 from General Motors. Depending on the engine certification, model year coverage ranges from 2010 up to 2016. “With the development of these engine platforms we
GM to offer ‘box delete’ option on all truck classifications
Purchasers of Chevrolet and GMC trucks can now modify all sizes of trucks with a “box delete” option. General Motors is making the option available to fleet and retail customers on its 1500 two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive regular cab Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, completing the pick-up portfolio of box delete offerings. “We are in the business
Hybrid electric conversion systems continue to catch on
There are two indications of the growing use of the hybrid electric powertrain for new and existing Class 2 to 6 commercial vehicles offered by XL Hybrids Inc. One is the recent announcement that the company raised $10.5 million in venture funding. The other is the Boston-based company’s impressive customer list, which now includes FedEx
GM, Navistar reach commercial vehicle agreement
General Motors Co. and Navistar have reached a long-term agreement to develop and assemble future medium duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles, allowing Navistar to strengthen its product lineup and GM to expand its Chevrolet commercial truck portfolio. “Bringing medium-duty conventional cab trucks back into the portfolio strengthens Chevrolet’s commitment to providing commercial customers
Expanding lineup: Chevrolet unveils medium-duty low-cab-forward models
Recently, returning the brand to a segment of the commercial vehicle market, Chevrolet announced it will begin offering low-cab-forward medium-duty trucks in the United States in 2016. The news followed an agreement between General Motors and Isuzu Motors, under which Isuzu will produce the low-cab-forward models based on its N-Series vehicles, and GM will continue
Chevrolet re-enters low cab forward market with 2016 models
Chevrolet will offer low cab forward medium-duty trucks in the U.S. in 2016, returning the brand to a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market. The six new models – Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 5500 and 5500 HD – are based on the Isuzu N-Series, which General Motors will procure from Isuzu and distribute
CARB order opens door for XL Hybrids light-duty conversions
With corporate and municipal operations realizing a positive payback, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are a hot topic among a growing number of light-duty fleets these days. The quick fleet adoption rate is focused in part on HEV aftermarket technologies. Over the past year, for example, XL Hybrids has been realizing a steady expansion of its
