Honda Expands Transmissions-Flaw Recall

Ram's 2015 ProMaster City

The 2015 Ram ProMaster City is entering the competitive compact van market in late 2014 with class-leading cargo volume and a nine-speed transmission. The van will compete with Ford's Transit Connect, Nissan's NV200, and GM's Chevrolet City Express. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Fiat Chrysler.

Waste Haulers Exempt from HOS Regs Amid COVID-19

FMCSA expanded on hours-of-service regulations during COVID-19 as it relates to exemptions for waste haulers.

Tests Confirm XL Hybrids’ Claims Tied to Fuel Economy

The test was completed using a Chevrolet 2500 Express cargo van fitted with the original equipment manufacturer's 4.8 liter engine and 6 speed transmission over the light-duty Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS) test cycle, which represents city or urban driving routes.

Toyota Recalls 2022 Tundra Vehicles

The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather.

Cox Communications Takes Delivery of Enova Hybrid Vehicles

Enova Systems, a developer of proprietary electric, hybrid, and fuel cell digital power management systems, has designed, integrated, and delivered two service vehicles with Enova's Post-Transmission Parallel Hybrid Drive System to Cox Communications.

Jasper Changes Up Production Leadership Team

Jasper Engines and Transmissions announced changes to its production leadership team, including general manager of Jasper Innovative Solutions, division manager of the Power Drive Transmission Division, and production control manager for the production control team.

Cal Fire: PG&E Equipment Caused Camp Fire

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has concluded that the 2018 Camp Fire was caused by electrical transmission lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric.

XL Hybrids Announces Partnership to Certify Henley AAMCO Franchises for Vehicle Services

The XL Hybrids powertrain is designed for aftermarket installation. Commercial vehicle installation of the hybrid powertrain takes less than four hours without modifying or removing the original equipment manufacturer’s engine or transmission.