Chevrolet enters small cargo van segment
Set to arrive in dealer showrooms in fall 2014, the new Chevrolet 2015 City Express cargo van will mark the OEM’s first entry into the small van segment in the U.S. and Canada.
PacLease, Kenworth Sales and Blu LNG offer LNG rentals
Through a new program from PacLease, its Salt Lake City-based franchise Kenworth Sales Co. and Blu LNG, also known as TransFuels, fleets operating along the I-84 and I-15 corridors from Las Vegas through Utah, Idaho and eastern Oregon can now rent Kenworth trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Peterbilt recognizes medium-duty and PACCAR engine dealers
Rush Peterbilt Truck Center – Nashville was named the 2012 Medium Duty Dealer of the Year by Peterbilt Motors Co. during the OEM’s annual dealer meeting.
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Earlier this week Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Sprinter van. According to Volker Mornhiweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, “The new Sprinter is a pioneer in new technologies, offering lower cost of ownership and exemplary safety.” The 2014MY Sprinter Van has a new look and is now even more economical, safer and environmentally friendly.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. expands Newmar partnership
The successful product partnership between Newmar and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s (FCCC) SL chassis has been expanded. Newmar will now offer Essex motor home models on the SL chassis from FCCC.
Peterbilt enhances navigation and entertainment systems
SmartNav, the proprietary navigation and infotainment system from Peterbilt Motors Co., now features expanded audio controls and ten new virtual gauges.
Mack and Volvo announce collaboration with Shell
A collaboration with Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for heavy-duty commercial vehicles has been announced by Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks.
FCCC announces partnership with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles
Looking to expand into the growing paratransit market, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is partnering with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles on the co-development of a low-floor, rear-engine custom chassis.
Lowering fleet costs of ownership
Spec, operate and maintain light- and medium-duty vehicles correctly from the start to deliver the lowest cost of ownership.
Trailer service that keeps ‘em on the road
Consider mobile trailer service support to minimize downtime and road-side repair costs.
SuperTrucks showing promise
A look at where things stand roughly three years into the U.S. DOE Vehicle Technologies Program’s five-year SuperTruck Program.
Lightweight components
Trailer manufacturers offer advice on how to best optimize weight and payload capacity