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ZF has adapted its highly successful Powerline automatic transmission for vocational fleet applications up to 57,000 lbs., and is showing off a more advanced lanekeeping system it's working to get on commercial trucks.
Several experts say hand-over-hand steering isn't the safest steering method for two main reasons.
The safety recall covers 77 work trucks in the 2015 model year.
Wabco Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire RH Sheppard Co., a supplier of commercial vehicle technologies, including vehicle steering capabilities, such as active steering technology.
Certain adjustable track bars, manufactured by Carli Suspension, are at risk for detaching from the axle.
The recall covers more than 690,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks in the 2014 model year.
Stemco’s Qwiktie tie rod assembly is designed to fit more than 80% of the straight tie rod lengths and styles in the market, offering more flexibility for parts dealers and fleets.
Meritor’s expanded FastSet king pin kit offers 45 no-ream kits for aftermarket king pin replacement.
Ford is developing several next-generation driver-assisting technologies, including evasive steering that can steer the vehicle away from a collision if the driver doesn't respond and an alert that recognizes when a driver is heading the wrong direction on a road.
Ford's new adaptive steering technology that's been added to 2017 Super Duty trucks and the 2016 Edge mid-size SUV improves steering efficiency and effort so the vehicles are easier to steer at various speeds.