VW Will Build I.D. Buzz Microbus as Lifestyle, Commercial Van
Volkswagen will launch sales s of its the I.D. BUZZ microbus will go on sale in 2022 in North America. It will be an electric vehicle.
Rate War Sunk Trucking Industry Revenue Last Year
A rate war sparked by too many trucks and not enough freight pushed U.S. trucking industry revenue lower last year.
Navistar, Paccar, Other Truck Firms Risk Obsolescence
Traditional trucking industry manufacturers could become obsolete if they don’t start moving more quickly into electric drive trains.
XPO CEO Jacobs Talks Up Profits, Acquisition Plans
XPO Chief Executive Bradley Jacobs said the trucking company is on the lookout of multi-billion acquisition targets.
2019 Ram 1500 to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
The new generation 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck will debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Ford Recalls F-150 Trucks, E-Series Vans to Fix Faulty Seat Bolts
Ford Motor Co. recalled 117,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, E-Series vans and Escape and Lincoln MKC crossovers to replace improperly tempered bolts in seats and seatbelts.
Freight Demand, Spot Rates Signal Trucking Rebound
Demand for trucking and freight services and the rates shippers are paying have improved to their highest levels in years, according to a key industry index.
Volvo’s U.S. Trucks Chief Nyberg Talks Platooning, Self-Driving Trucks
Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, talked to Trucks.com about Volvo’s new models, self-driving trucks and the future of trucking powertrain technology.
Volvo Unveils Redesign of Mainstay VNL Long-Haul Truck
Volvo Trucks unveiled the latest model of its Volvo VNL semi-truck Monday, the first full redesign of the trucking industry mainstay since its introduction in 1996.
New Truck Orders Continue to Outpace Prior Year
Orders for trucks in the heaviest Class 8 weight segment are pacing well ahead of last year, both month-to-month and year-to-date.