The iconic American Ram pick-up truck is now available in right-hand drive for the Australian market – but it doesn’t come cheap. Having just received Australian Design Rule certification, Queensland-based vehicle importer ...
Tags: RAM Laramie, pick-up truck
The local Mitsubishi Lancer range has been updated with new specifications and added equipment for the 2014 model year. Likely to be the last update to the long-running fifth-generation model before it is replaced by an all-new model in ...
Tags: Mitsubishi, Sportback body styles
PeopleNet has announced it's the first and only telematics company to specifically support the natural gas trucking industry, with products available for both CNG and LNG trucks. Its system can deliver engine reporting in diesel ...
Tags: Natural Gas Trucks, Transportation
Ground transportation rates continue to decline, according to the Canadian General Freight Index. The index said rates went down 2.6% in June, compared to May results. The base rate index - excluding accessorial charges - went down 1.6% ...
Tags: Transportation, Freight
Statistics from CAAM show that in July, among all trucks, both production and sales decline in different degrees over last year but production of all trucks maintains growth over the same period of last year, especially semi-tractor market. ...
Tags: Truck Market, Transportation, Auto Parts
China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced today that the Dalian Public Transport Group ("DPTG") Tourism Branch is using engines manufactured by its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery ...
Tags: Yuchai's Engines, Group's Buses
From Jan. to Jul., FAW Jiefang Automotive Co. Ltd. Wuxi Diesel Engine Works (WXDEW) sees a year-on-year growth rate of 147% in terms of production and sales. It pioneers the reproduction of electronic fuel injector of engines in China ...
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According to one insider from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, after splitting from Dongfeng Motor Company Limited (), has been a secondary subsidy of Dongfeng Automobile (DFAC). Now DFAC is helping Donfeng Liuzhou Motor to get the qualification of ...
Tags: Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, trucks
Think you know truck bumpers? Alliance Truck Parts has announced a social media contest, starting today, that’ll reward those who can identify trucks based on photos of only the bumper. The #BumperStumper game will be played out on ...
Tags: truck bumpers, truck
Hino Motors Canada has announced the introduction of a new protection plan, available on 2014 model year vehicles at no additional charge. The Hino Premium Protection plan is available on all 2014 model year trucks contracted for retail ...
Tags: Hino Motors, Vehicles
Performance Innovation Transport’s popular Energotest trials of fuel-saving devices will be held Sept. 11-19 at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que. Among this year’s tests will be a head-to-head fuel economy ...
Tags: Fuel Economy, Trucks
Many truck operators still have concerns about the impact diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has on fuel economy, according to an industry survey conducted by PEAK Commercial and Industrial in August. PEAK is the maker of BlueDEF. It asked ...
Tags: Fuel Economy, DEF's Impact
The new-generation Porsche 911 Turbo will be cheaper than the model it replaces despite being quicker and more powerful than ever before. Originally revealed in May, the all-new auto-only 991-series 911 Turbo costs $359,800 before ...
Mark Webber has all but confirmed fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo will take his seat next season following his exit from the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team after seven years with the Formula One team. Speaking with Australia’s ...
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The second-generation Tata Nano will shift upmarket to become a “smart city car” as India’s largest automaker looks to take the new model to the world. Tata Motors managing director Karl Slym confirmed the Nano’s ...
Tags: Tata Nano, Smart City Car