BOULDER, CO - The global economic recession has taken a huge toll on medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) truck sales in many regions. At the same time, the precipitous rise of oil prices has sent diesel fuel costs to near record highs in many countries.
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A homegrown fuel, propane autogas provides many environmental benefits, as well as decreased maintenance costs and increased engine longevity.
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The 2012 Class 3, 4, and 5 cabovers are a completely new design; engineered to provide both performance and fuel economy. One innovation is the use of a dual clutch automated manual transmission, a first for commercial trucks.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA - Online voting for the 2011 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year is open until Feb. 3.
Read More →COLUMBUS, OHIO - CK Commercial Vehicle Research has completed their annual fleet study for 2011, finding that one in four small, medium, and large for-hire, private and government fleets plan to add some capacity with new equipment.
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DEARBORN, MI - Ford is now offering the 2012 Super Duty F-650 with a gas engine - a class exclusive in the medium-duty truck segment.
Read More →SOUTHFIELD, MI - New commercial vehicle registrations (Gross Vehicle Weight 3-8) in the U.S. are set to reach 440,000 units for the 2011 calendar-year, an increase of 17.6 percent over 2010 calendar-year and a 33-percent uptick from 2009.
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These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.
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Choosing between gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks requires striking the right balance between performance, fuel efficiency, and budget.
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In today’s uncertain economic times, it is not unusual to push out truck replacement cycles. While an attractive short-term tactic, fleet managers need to be aware of the long-term consequences.
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