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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Kenworth Names 2019 Parts Council

Leading parts directors and managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada serve on the council, which focuses on further enhancing parts quality and customer support for truck operators and fleets.

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Newsby Paul ClintonFebruary 26, 2019

FCA Invests $4.5B in Jeep, Ram Expansion

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will invest $4.5 billion in five Michigan assembly plants so it can build more Jeeps, including electrified models, and continue production of the Ram 1500 Classic pickup that has been offered mostly to fleet purchasers, the company announced.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

PacLease Expedites Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks

With truck sales strong, and backlogs growing, fleets looking to get into new trucks right away can avoid the wait through a full-service lease with PacLease.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Ford F-150 Ranked Top Pickup by Consumer Reports

Ford's 2019 F-150 has been selected as the top pick among full-sized trucks by Consumer Reports in its annual rankings that are viewed as a barometer of vehicle quality.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Hino North America Names President, CEO

Hino Trucks has appointed Shigehiro Matsuoka president and chief executive officer of Hino North America effective Feb. 1. Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Kenworth Names 2019 Dealer Council

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2019 Kenworth Dealer Council members, which features eight executives representing more than 410 Kenworth dealerships.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 20, 2019

New 2019 Ram HD Increases Torque, Towing & Payload

FCA introduced a muscular Ram HD that can generate 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque from the all-new 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel. In addition, the Ram HD has a maximum payload of 7,680 pounds and towing capability of 35,100 pounds.

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Newsby Paul ClintonFebruary 20, 2019

GM Invests in Transmission, SUV Plants

General Motors has invested $20 million two Michigan assembly plants to increase capacity to produce its 10-speed automatic transmission and crossovers such as the Chevrolet Traverse, the company has announced.

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Newsby Paul ClintonFebruary 19, 2019

Ram Prices 2019 HD Pickups, Chassis Cabs

Ram's Truck's 2019 Heavy Duty pickups will retail for at least $35,090, including a $1,695 delivery fee, for the Ram 2500 regular cab Tradesman with the long wheelbase.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Ford Halts Heavy Truck Business in South America

Ford is ending its commercial heavy truck business in South America, ceasing production of its Cargo lineup, F-4000 and F-350, as well as its Fiesta, and redirecting its focus instead on SUVs and popular pickups in the region.

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