Carrier Transicold has introduced the Vector 8600MT hybrid trailer refrigeration unit for multi-temp trailers. The company says its new model is the first commercially available multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit that meets the ...
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After joint fuel economy testing with ATDynamics, C.R. England will begin deploying TrailerTail equipment on 200 new trailers this November. ATDynamics says the adoption of their aerodynamic technology at C.R. England has the potential to ...
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Volvo Car Group’s new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 with 306 horsepower and the new ...
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The third-generation Audi TT has been spied testing in Germany, providing our first look at the current sports car’s upcoming replacement. Due to launch in 2014, the all-new Audi TT was spotted in prototype form by CarAdvice’s ...
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Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, the head of Daimler Trucks globally, was introduced to the North American trade press today, during a roundtable discussion held at the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. Bernhard ...
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Cummins has developed a new global engine platform, which it says will complement its existing engine line. The new G Series platform is an in-line six-cylinder engine, and will be available in 10.5- and 11.8-litre displacements for on- ...
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British automotive maker Ricardo has launched a new project, Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT), to bring low voltage concept intelligent electrification to diesel vehicle. The company has collaborated with Ford Motor, Control ...
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As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets. The API PC-11 engine oil category is slated to be rolled ...
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Navistar has announced it has re-launched the International TranStar regional haul tractor with the MaxxForce 13 engine with SCR. The TranStar has become the fifth heavy-duty International truck to transition to SCR since December 2012. ...
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General Motors has reportedly pushed pack the launch of the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze by 12 months as a result of engineering changes. According to a report from Reuters, sources with knowledge of the US car maker’s plans say ...
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NHTSA Administrator David Strickland At the Consumer Reports "Fuel Economy: Now and in the Future" event last week, the theme was easy to spot: No matter what kind of car you want, you can find one today that gets good gas mileage. And ...
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Small SUVs are one of the hottest vehicle categories. Their good fuel economy, easy access, all-weather traction, and plenty of passenger and cargo space make them an appealing choice for many car buyers. In this crowded segment, it can be ...
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Guida's Dairies has upgraded its fleet with a total of 19 vehicles that are equipped with a new technology, which lowers NOx emissions to near zero levels. The new technology, known as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), also delivers ...
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A night in a Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva’s Hotel President Wilson costs a staggering $65,000, which makes the $195,100 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 seem like positively good value. Each is as palatial – and large – as the ...
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US auto maker Chrysler has unveiled the redesigned 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) ahead of its global debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show to be held during 29 March to 07 April 2013 in the US. ...
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