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NewsDecember 15, 2009

New Wireless Internet Available for Chevrolet Models

DETROIT - A new dealer-installed system now available for several Chevrolet models enables full Internet access inside the vehicle, and up to a 150 feet radius around the vehicle with a laptop or mobile Wi-Fi device.

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NewsDecember 10, 2009

Shell Asks Carmakers to Deactivate In-Car GPS Devices

In an attempt to prevent distracted driving, Shell has asked automakers to deactivate satellite navigation systems while a vehicle is in motion, meaning that voice instructions will come out of the system, but the screen would be blank.

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NewsDecember 10, 2009

Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Awards for 2010

Two turbodiesels (one each from BMW AG and Volkswagen AG) and two hybrid-electric vehicles (from Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.) made this year's list by achieving fuel economy of nearly 40 mpg in the VW Jetta SportWagen TDI and up to 55 mpg in the Toyota Prius in real-world driving.

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NewsDecember 9, 2009

Campbell Named General Manager of Chevrolet

DETROIT - General Motors announced Dec. 9 that Jim Campbell has been named general manager - Chevrolet, effective immediately. In his previous assignment, Campbell was general manager of GM's Fleet and Commercial Operations.

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NewsNovember 24, 2009

October Truck Numbers Point to Possible Pre-Buy

WASHINGTON - Truck sales jumped in October compared to the previous month, although they're still down from year-ago numbers.

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NewsNovember 17, 2009

Plustek Launches Document Scanners for Transportation & In-Truck Scanning

CERRITOS, CA - Plustek Technology Inc., a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer, professional, and office imaging devices, announced its line of document scanners aimed specifically at the transportation industry.

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NewsNovember 17, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles Announces Senior Management Team

KANSAS CITY, MO - Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. announced changes to its senior management team, including Kevin Kelly as CFO.

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NewsOctober 14, 2009

NAVTEQ Selected by Rand McNally to Power New Truck Navigation Device

LAS VEGAS - NAVTEQ Transport is powering the IntelliRoute TND 500, a new truck navigation device by Rand McNally designed for owner-operators and professional truck drivers.

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NewsOctober 14, 2009

ALK Technologies Updates PC*MILER Navigator Truck-Specific Software and Map Data

PRINCETON, NJ - ALK Technologies updated the software and digital map data for PC*MILER Navigator, the No. 1 selling, easy-to-use, portable navigation device for owner operators leased operators, and company drivers.

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NewsOctober 2, 2009

Navistar to Produce 400 Electric Trucks

WASHINGTON - Navistar unveiled an all-electric commercial truck to members of Congress Sept. 30 as a preview of the trucks to be built in 2010.

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