Navistar, VW promise electric powertrain

ATLANTA, GA - Navistar will bring a medium-duty electric powertrain to the North American marketplace by 2019/20, drawing on technical expertise available through Volkswagen Truck and Bus. "There is an opportunity for electric and electric vehicles in the North American market," said Troy Clarke, chairman, president, and Chief Executive Officer, referring specifically to the Class 6/7 segment. "It is still in the early stages of the product development cycle there, but that's the target." Volkswagen officially secured a 16.6% stake in the company in March, and is already expected to bring a big bore diesel powertrain to North America by 2021 in addition to sharing other technologies. It won't be Navistar's first foray into electric vehicles. The company launched its Class 3 eStar van several years ago, but that model was ahead of its time, Clarke said in a presentation during the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. MAN, a European nameplate owned by Volkswagen, recently released an electric truck of its own in the form of the eTruck.

Top Techs compete in Navistar Rodeo

LISLE, IL - Four Canadian technicians were finalists in the 11th Annual Navistar Technician Rodeo last week. The competition challenges technicians from the company's dealer networks who go head-to-head in a series of stations designed to simulate service areas for air conditioning, brakes, drive train, electrical, and Navistar and Cummins engines.

Navistar loses US $30.8 million judgement

JACKSON, TN -- Navistar is disputing allegations that it didn't thoroughly test MaxxForce EGR engines, in a case that saw former executive Jim Hebe testify that the company "did not test sh*t", and a jury award a truck fleet US $30.8 million in damages.

Navistar ending medium-duty engine production

LISLE, IL - Navistar will stop producing medium-duty engines at its plant in Melrose Park, Illinois, beginning in the second quarter of its 2018 fiscal year. Most of the proprietary engines made in Melrose Park are nine- and 10-liter models for Class 6 and 7 trucks. Navistar reintroduced the option of a 6.7-liter Cummins engine in 2013, followed last year with the option of a nine-liter Cummins. Cummins engines for Class 6 and 7 trucks are produced in Indiana and North Carolina, while Navistar makes big-bore engines for Class 8 trucks in Alabama.

Navistar COO to speak at NACV breakfast

ATLANTA, GA -- Persio Lisboa, executive vice president and COO of Navistar, will be the keynote speaker of the 26th annual Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) Breakfast and Briefing, to be held during the new North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta.

Navistar’s Sass surveys the road ahead

As Navistar works to move past the mistakes of the past and looks ahead to the future, International Trucks' Jeff Sass opened HDT's inaugural Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange fleet networking conference in Phoenix this week with a peek at the future, from electric trucks to autonomous vehicles. HDTX is a new invitation-only event for select truck fleet executives co-hosted by an array of suppliers.

Navistar names Phil Christman president of operations

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced they've promoted Phil Christman to president of operations. Reporting to Persio Lisboa, Navistars's chief operating officer, Christman will now oversee procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain.

Donaldson named Diamond Supplier by Navistar

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Navistar has named American filtration systems and parts manufacturer, Donaldson Company, as a Diamond Supplier for the second consecutive year in a row.

Navistar’s Fleet Charge celebrates 30th anniversary

LISLE, IL - Navistar is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its private label purchasing program Fleet Charge. Originally launched in 1987, the program provides customers with guaranteed pricing, consolidated billing, and a dedicated credit line and is accepted at more than 650 International and IC Bus dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Navistar expands telematics, offering ELD

LISLE, IL - Navistar has unveiled its new OnCommand Connection Telematics, including hardware and software to support all Class 6-8 trucks with J1939 or J1708 diagnostic ports.

Navistar reports $62 million first quarter loss

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million. Declining 6% compared to the first quarter of 2016, revenues in the first quarter of 2017 were $1.7 billion. The decline is attributed to lower truck volumes caused by soft Class 8 heavy industry conditions and decreased global sales. "Our results are on track with our plan for the year, and demonstrate our ability to effectively manage costs at a time of persistent Class 8 industry headwinds," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navistar International Corporation.

Navistar, Volkswagen Truck and Bus close alliance deal

LISLE, IL - Navistar International has finalized its strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus, which gives the German manufacturer a 16.6% stake in the business. "This alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus marks a significant milestone in our company's history, and we expect it will create multiple benefits for both companies in both the near and long term," says Troy Clarke, Navistar's chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer. Now that the deal has closed, the company will be working quickly to collaborate with its new partner, he said. The companies' alliance will involve sharing technology, and is expected to bring a Volkswagen powertrain to North America as early as 2019. Navistar expects business synergies to save US $500 million over the first five years.

International unveils new A26 engine

NASHVILLE, TN - International has launched a new 12.4-liter engine, known as the A26, drawing on an engineering project that became known internally as Project Alpha - as well as selected European components.

Navistar board names Clarke chairman

LISLE, IL - Navistar has elected Troy A. Clarke, the company's president and Chief Executive Officer, as the latest chairman of the board. Clarke replaces the retiring James H. Keyes, in a shift that became effective at the company's annual shareholder meeting on February 14. Keyes has served as non-executive chairman since April 2013. General Stanley A. McChrystal (ret) was elected as an independent lead director. "It has been a pleasure to serve on the board for the last four years, and I am honored to have been elected chairman," said Clarke. "This is an exciting time for Navistar, as we pursue our growth strategies highlighted by significant new product launches and our pending strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus.

Navistar honors 34 Diamond suppliers

LISLE, IL - Navistar has recognized the top 2% of its supplier base through the manufacturer's annual Diamond Supplier Award, handing trophies to 34 top-performing companies.