Frito-Lay Debuts Pilot for Upcoming Electric Fleet

Frito-Lay announced a new electric fleet that will serve the Dallas Fort Worth area, and the first pilot Ford eTransit arrived just in time for Earth Day.

Ram ProMaster City: Small Van Trendsetter

Chrysler is rolling out the Ram ProMaster City to compete directly with the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200 in the burgeoning compact van market.

Geotab to Bring ELD Using Ford Pro Data Services to U.S. Market

The Geotab Drive electronic logging device (ELD) app allows drivers to record their Hours of Service (HOS) status from their tablet or smartphone.

Recall Roundup: Ford Steering Wheel, Paccar Steering Gear, Daimler Short Circuit

Here is a look at Ford Motor Company, Paccar, and Daimler Trucks announcing recalls on certain vehicles.

Ford Makes Rear Inflatable Safety Belt Available on 2014 Fusion Models

Ford is adding the rear inflatable safety belt to its 2014-MY Fusion, as well as to the 2014 Fusion Hybrid and Energi models.

Firestone Offers Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Kits for Ford E-150 & Transit Connect

INDIANAPOLIS - Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC introduced its Ride-Rite air helper spring kits for a range of commercial Ford applications, including the 2008-current Ford E-150 (not extended van), the 2009-current Ford E-150 (extended van), and the Ford Transit Connect.

Hydraulic Tool Control

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the EnPak Hydraulic Tool Control (HTC), which allows simultaneous use of a mechanics truck's hydraulic crane and 5- or 8-gallon-per-minute (gpm) hydraulic tools without needing to switch between crane and circuit controls.

Auto Sales Gain at GM and Chrysler; Ford Reports 7.4% Decline

Westport Acquisitions to Expand Ford Product Portfolio and Dealership Coverage

Westport Innovations Inc., a provider of natural gas engines, announced that it has acquired BAF Technologies, Inc. (BAF) and its subsidiary, ServoTech Engineering, Inc., subsidiaries of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for $25 million in Westport stock.