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Slippery Slope: Production Cars Making Jaw-Dropping Aerodynamic Gains

Mercedes-Benz surprised the automotive world earlier this year by boasting its new CLA sedan is the most aerodynamically efficient production car in the world, better than even the sleekest hybrid or electric vehicle.  

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Agency studying whether EOBRs can be used to harass drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting comment on a proposed survey examining driver harassment and coercion related to electric onboard recorders.

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Evolutionary Look Due for Next Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai says it wants to keep pushing the envelope on Sonata styling, but don’t look for the next-generation model to be a radical change from the current sedan. Hyundai struck gold in the U.S. with the current Sonata, introduced in 2010. The car saw sales spike to a record 230,605 units last year, despite a crowded midsize […]

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Lawsuits allege Navistar execs violated SEC, state laws

The recent lawsuits brought against truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. allege that former Navistar CEO Dan Ustian and current CFO Andrew Cederoth violated provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, along with a few state laws,

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Carriers give mixed feedback on fuel economy, maintenance costs of 2010 engines

A recent survey from acquisition firm Transport Capital Partners shows carriers have offered varying opinions on their experiences with engines equipped with 2010 emissions tech compared to those equipped with 2007 emissions technology, particularly relating to fuel economy and maintenance costs.  

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Daimler Trucks North America FREIGHTLINER / 2013-2014 Daytime Running Lights may not Reactivate

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from May 7, 2012, through March 2, 2013  

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Navistar, Inc. INTERNATIONAL / 2013 Wheel Separation may Result from Snap Ring Issue

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through January 2, 2013  

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Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO / 2012-2014 Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch.  

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PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH / 2013-2014
PETERBILT / 2013-2014 Seat Belt Buckle Attaching Cable may Fray and Fail

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats  

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