MATS: Mack engine family focused on fuel efficiency

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The latest generation of the Mack Econodyne engine family is designed to deliver more torque at low engine speeds for improved fuel efficiency and hill pulling performance.

Little change in 2010 slow sales forecast for heavy trucks

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- North American class 8 demand is still expected to rise ever-so-slowly heading into 2011 -- just 3 percent over 2009, forecasts FTR Associates.

Chinese undercarriage prods hit mainstream

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new and serious player has emerged in the business of manufacturing undercarriage components for medium and heavy trucks. Trax Mechanical Systems, based in Louisville, Ky., is now supplying steer, trailer, and drive axles, plus air suspensions, brakes, and trailer landing gear to both OE and aftermarket customers.

TRAX TRAILER AXLES

From newcomer Trax comes line of Traxium trailer axles and landing gear

KENWORTH T700

With dramatically smooth lines, the newest Kenworth produces much less aerodynamic drag

MEDIUM-DUTY AXLES

Dana's new line of Spicer drive axles is for mid-range trucks up to 19,000-lb GAWR

CUMMINS QUICKCHECK 5200

Handheld tool reads and writes to the engine ECM

VERSAJUST AUTO SLACK

New Bendix long-life, link-style automatic slack adjuster comes with extended warranty

NAVISTAR’S PROSTAR+

The improved International offers enhanced aerodynamics and driver comfort features

ALL-NEW DRIVE AXLE

The 'next generation' Meritor 14X linehaul drive axle offers efficiency, durability improvements

MICHELIN X ONE XDA

After 10 years of X Ones comes a new version that promises even better fuel efficiency

PETERBILT MODEL 587

Peterbilt's new on-highway Model 587 is an evolution of the 387 and it comes SmartWay-certifed

Daimler, Renault-Nissan form alliance

STUTTGART, Germany -- Daimler AG and the Renault-Nissan Motor Co. have joined forces to collaborate on small cars and the development of a commercial van for the European market.

Westport to ramp up production with Delphi deal

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations says it has reached high-volume scale production capability, thanks to a deal with Delphi Automotive Systems to supply Westport's proprietary HD fuel injectors.

Titan recruits Remorques to roll out trailers in PQ

MONTREAL -- Want to beat the competition? Invite them into your company. That's what Titan Trailers did when it recently welcomed Denis Marcoux, the owner of Remorques VDS in Montreal to join the Titan Trailer family.