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The Cab of the Future Is Here

The times are changing, and quick: Cab passengers in New York City are now able to research restaurants, watch the news and pay by credit card.

National Vehicle Leasing Association Announces Executive Level Training Program Dates

Chevrolet Releases Image of the All-New 2008 Malibu

Photo released in conjunction with the announcement of a $208 million investment in the assembly plant that will produce the Malibu in Fairfax, Kansas.

International Engine Group Introduces I-6 Family of MaxxForce Engines

WARRENVILLE, IL – International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, has introduced its mid-range I-6 family of MaxxForce International Diesel Power engines for 2008-model-year trucks, and provided specifications and technical details.

Ford E-Series Van Updated for 2007

DEARBORN, MI – Ford's E-Series vehicles have been updated for the 2007-model year. Ford is expanding roll stability control (RSC) to its regular-length E-350 Wagon models with the 5.4L engine, offering RSC on about 85 percent of the company's passenger wagons.

Caterpillar C13 & C15 Engines with ACERT Technology for 2007 Certified by EPA

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. has received certification from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its C13 and C15 engines equipped with ACERT Technology for 2007. This technology positions Caterpillar to meet future EPA emissions regulations and provides a long-term emissions solution for the global on-highway engine market.

Truckers Vote Louisiana Roads the Nation's Worst

TUSCALOOSA, AL – Louisiana has the worst roads in the United States.

Freightliner Completes Field Operational Test With U.S. DOT to Improve Vehicle Safety & Reliability

PORTLAND, OR – Freightliner LLC has completed a three-year study with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) — a field-operational test of electronically controlled braking systems (ECBS) and other safety technologies. Conducted as part of the DOT's initiative to accelerate deployment of new safety technologies that reduce accidents and fatalities, the study's results will be used to improve truck safety systems' performance, reliability, durability, and maintainability.

Volvo Releases First Images of XC60 Concept

Design signals direction for future Volvo models, officials say.

Dept. of Transportation Contests Criticisms of Truck Safety Record

DOT issues statement to dispute recent New York Times articles that negatively portray the trucking industry, its safety record and alleged ties to the White House.