Mack, Allison sign auto tranny deal

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Mack Trucks is joining the Allison Transmission EDGE Program in making Allison's automatic transmissions exclusive in Mack Granite, Vision, Pinnacle, CH, and MR models.

Volvo fires up new hybrid heavy truck

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Volvo Group unveiled new hybrid heavy vehicles today, which the company says provides maximum fuel-saving effects.

Canada in need of freight transportation policy: Bradley to shippers

TORONTO -- Canada needs an economic policy that recognizes freight transportation issues while safeguarding public safety and the environment, not the other way around, Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley says.

Medium-duty softening, Class 8 nearing production capacity: Economist

NEW YORK -- February medium-duty truck sales are up from last year, but still not as strong as expected, according to transportation and investment firm Bear Stearns.

Feeding the Dragon: Niche Canadian exports fueled by China trade

OTTAWA -- Canadian resource exporters have helped turn China into the world's sixth largest economy, says a new study by Statistics Canada.

Dana hopes to re-emerge in 18 months

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Component maker Dana Corp. says it hopes to rebound from bankruptcy within a year-and-a-half.

Slumping auto sector makes manufacturing trends tough to call

OTTAWA -- Canadian manufacturing shipments continue to be erratic as the volatile motor vehicles and parts industries pulled down total shipments, despite strength in several resource-based industries.

International powers up with MaxxForce engine

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. has unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines. Beginning next year, International will offer its expanded line of on-highway engines under the MaxxForce International Diesel Power brand.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: NRCan rolling out national hybrid truck initiative

OTTAWA -- Truckers, both voluntarily and through legislation, have arguably led the way in the environmental initiative dept. across North America and Europe.

Volvo increases stake in Nissan Diesel Motor

TOKYO -- Volvo AB, the second largest truckmaker in the world, has acquired 13 percent of Nissan Diesel Motor Co. for about 1.5 billion Swedish crowns ($195 million US) to strengthen its Asian operations, reports Reuters.

MATS REPORT: Kenworth lifts curtain on new T660 truck

New class 6 T300 and special owner-op edition also announced

MATS REPORT: Western Star shows off new accessories and revamped hood design

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star Trucks put on display its EPA 2007 chassis and latest product enhancements at the 2006 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

MATS REPORT: Peterbilt rolls out new truck product lineup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Unfazed by a possible industry downturn in the New Year, Peterbilt Motors has unveiled an all-new product lineup, complete with upgrades, replacement models, and even a handful of completely new aerodynamic and medium-duty trucks.

MATS REPORT: Volvo unveils two new mid-roof sleeper trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo Trucks North America has added two new sleeper truck options to its product line for the premium owner operator market.

MATS REPORT: International unveils long-awaited flagship ProStar truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A year after first announcing it had a new flagship highway tractor under its tent, International Truck & Engine finally unveiled, literally, the new ProStar Series trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.