Recall Roundup: Paccar, Chrysler, Ford, & Proterra

This week, there have been recalls from Paccar Incorporated, Chrysler, Ford, and Proterra on airbags, service brakes, and more.

Recall Roundup: Chrysler, Nissan IVI System, Paccar Digital Display

Chrysler, Nissan, and Paccar are all featured in the latest recall roundup with the companies' latest announcements.

Chrysler Group Reports U.S. October Sales Increase of 11 Percent

Vehicle Depreciation Slips to 12.8% in 2013

Used-vehicle depreciation improved toward the end of 2013, and vehicles depreciated 12.8 percent in the year, a slight pullback from the 12.4 percent depreciation in the previous year, reports Black Book.

Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 3.3% in May

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from eight automakers increased 3.3% to 67,744 units, a reversal from several months of declining sales this year, according to Automotive Fleet data.

Used Vehicle Values Weakened in November

Five model years of used vehicles depreciated 2.3% in November, which showed a slight improvement from October and remained in line with the typical weakening of values at this time of year, according to Black Book data.

September Depreciation Flat, Truck Segments Show Strength

Used vehicles sold at auction declined 1.5% in value in September — a depreciation pace relatively unchanged from August — in a month that saw relative strength in some truck segments and compact cars continue their slide, according to Black Book.

Navistar Launches New Aftermarket Parts Product Line

The new Diamond Advantage Diesel Parts program will serve light- and medium-duty Class 2-5 truck engine and engine components.

AutoPacific Announces 2013 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners

Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific Inc. announced the winners of its 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVAs). Porsche, Chrysler’s Ram brand and Mercedes-Benz took home top prizes.