NEW CARLISLE, IN — The truck and engine manufacturer Navistar Inc. on Monday announced the opening of the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, IN where the company will test its entire portfolio of products, including its Class 5-8 trucks.

Recently purchased from Robert Bosch LLC, the 668-acre site includes a three-mile paved and banked oval.

According to the company, the facility will allow it to perform many different types of testing including for vehicle noise and handling, center-of-gravity, rollover and roof crush testing, grade-ability up to 60%, traction control and powertrain durability, among others.

“The new Navistar Proving Grounds is a strategic addition to our product development operations and will play an important role in our mission to deliver industry-leading uptime for our customers,” said Bill Kozek, president, Navistar Truck and Parts. “Beyond testing our latest vehicles and innovative technologies, we will also use the site as a customer center to showcase new products and give customers an opportunity to experience our vehicles firsthand.”

This new facility is located about 90 miles from Navistar’s headquarters in Lisle, IL.