MATS REPORT: Adaptive Cruise Control is Bendix’s next-gen technology

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says its new Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system rapidly slows trucks and maintains following distance in addition to engine dethrottling and engine brake (retarder) applications.

MATS REPORT: Peterbilt new ’08 lineup in production; more hybrids on the way

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt says its manufacturing plants are in full production with the company's new product lineup of 2008 models, which represent the largest product development investment in the nearly 70-year history of the company.

MATS REPORT: Reman growth industry for ArvinMeritor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- ArvinMeritor says going forward it intends to focus on its remanufacturing business under the leadership of Doug Wolma, general manager for ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA).

MATS REPORT: May the MaxxForce be with you, says International

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- International Truck and Engine has unveiled the specifications for its MaxxForce 11- and 13-liter "Big Bore' engines -- first announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2005.

MATS REPORT: Arvin rolls out Global Hub Reduction Axle Series

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- ArvinMeritor says its new global hub reduction axle family of single and tandem rear axles are ideal for heavy haul and construction, refuse, logging, concrete, mining vocational markets.

ABEX MEDIUM-DUTY LINE

The brake lineup now includes wheel cylinders, calipers, thousands of other hard parts

T800 GETS BIG RAD

Kenworth introduces large cooling package for T800 wide-hood heavy hauler

VOCATIONAL WESTERN STARS

Western Star Trucks features vocational upgrades at Mid-America

SYNTHETIC GEAR LUBE

Chevron Introduces Delo Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90

TRAILER SUSPENSION LOCK

The Meritor RideSentry trailer suspension with new PinLoc slider locking mechanism offers increased driver, public safety

THE COMPOSITE VAN

Great Dane expands product line with high-cube van for truckload markets

DaimlerChrysler Opens Sprinter Plant in Charleston, S.C.

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The DaimlerChrysler plant in Ladson, South Carolina, just outside Charleston, has officially kicked off Sprinter production.

Daimler ponders Chrysler split; Magna interested in unit

DETROIT -- Germany's largest vehicle manufacturer wants a divorce from its North American partner, enticing a Canadian auto parts giant to make a move.

ProStar recognized for eco-responsibility

WARRENVILE, Ill. -- The International ProStar has officially been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay eligible tractor for its significantly better environmental and fuel consumption performance compared to traditional tractors and trailers, the agency announced.

20-year run for Pete 379 comes to an end

DENTON, Tex. -- The final Model 379 Legacy Class Edition marked the end of an era for truckmaker Peterbilt Motors.