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MaxxForce 15 Unveil at Mid-American Customers

MaxxForce 15 Unveil at Mid-American Customers

As the demand from the Canadian Customers, the Navistar International trucks has finally come out with 15 L MaxxForce engine that will deliver high horsepower applications. The company is also planning to introduced the high rate MaxxForce 13 that will generates 500hp and torque level of 1,700 lb-ft, possibly with 13 L of fuel tank. This will be sufficient in order to perform majority of the applications for heavy duty works. The MaxxForce 15 L is for those who demands big power applications for performing heavy duty works, as said by Jim Hebbe, Senior Vice President of Navistar’s. This new was been announced at the Mid American trucking show. Besides these it will be very useful in order to neglect the severe service market in the production line up of medium duty trucks. Navistar  [...]

Ford trucks faces shortage for pigment in Black and Red paint

Ford trucks faces shortage for pigment in Black and Red paint

He supply changes has been trembled because of the Earthquake occurred in Japan recently and this has not actually affected the Ford's assembly for sure. Then what it is all about that the Ford Motor Company is facing problems about the pigments paint in Black and Red paint. Remembered Henry Ford? Who is known for the way in the craving the perfect mechanism in the manufacturing process abd hence used the time to come up with the Black paint for his trucks. But today the company is facing some shortage of painting their trucks with Black and Red pigments. The automaker is now facing such problems with shortage of Henry’s Red and Black colors. The source has revealed that, it is missing the pigment because of the Xirallic component that is been called from the Japanese in order to enhance  [...]

Volvo Truck Fleet expansion continues via B&M Waste Services

Volvo Truck Fleet expansion continues via B&M Waste Services

The independent company for waste management B & M Service's expansion and still continuing the use of Volvo trucks, which they bought from the maker in last year Oct, 2010. The new trucks model FM- 370 8x2 comes with rear steer, I-shift automated gearbox, rear end loader, day cab and driving package, large 30 cubic meter Farid, Euro- 5 SCR Technology, which is well mounted on the Volvo Chassis. The reason behind choosing the Volvo trucks by the B & M Waste Management Services for the particular model 8x2 rears steer in comparison with the 6x2 is just because of the high tech features of the operating systems. The FM 8x2 is an ideal truck model for the purpose of work they perform. The maneuverability and turning circle are excellent, and helps in holding more waste and payload capacity  [...]

4×4 TerraStar introduced by Navistar at “Work Truck Show”

4×4 TerraStar introduced by Navistar at “Work Truck Show”

The Navistar Company recently introduced 4x4 TerraStar, which was showcased in the full range of trucks at the "Work Truck Show". The entry of the trucks has already broadened the applicability for the International trucks offering various amenities. The truck model 4x2 TerraStar gathered more attention when they introduced the model and this made the manufacturer to update the same model with enhancement and addition of several features. No doubt the trucks offered by the manufacturer are exceptional and is bonded up with various technical function and features. The durability, reliability and effective mechanism with super performance is what we can expect from the 4x4 TerraStar trucks models. The President of the manufacturer Jim Hebe said that they got excited when the sales productions  [...]

Model 382 & 587 production increased by Peterbilt

Model 382 & 587 production increased by Peterbilt

The Peterbilt trucks have recently announced the increased in the production for the two models 382 and 587 facility in the Denton. The launch of these models was high level of interest by the buyers, as they offer improved handling and fuel economy gains. The General Manager of the Peterbilt Bill Jackson says that, "There is strong demand from the buyers for Model 587 since it was launched late in the year 2010 and has build up with double rated reputation in the industries. The Model 587 is totally equipped with front air disc that are standard, steering geometry with updated designs and in addition to improve the curb-cub maneuverability. In addition to this he further told about the innovative forward lightning system which actually enhances the visibility consistency that is been distributed  [...]

Pricing announced for Amarok by Volkswagen

Pricing announced for Amarok by Volkswagen

The Volkswagen finally announced the information and pricing for the three trim levels that is been introduced in the Amarok midsize truck. Wait; don't be so enthuse, as the pricing has been only announced for the UK market, not for U.S. The two version introduced in the VW Amarok will offered turbo diesel engine of 2.0 L and that to be in the Highline, Trend line and Start line trims respectively. The prices for these trims are starting from the $ 27, 000 U.S., but they have not yet introduced the VAT. All the versions of the Amarok models are going to get a touch of the 4 Motion four wheel drives. The Startline Base provides a rear window, electric front, a single DC sound device, semi- automatic AC and finally the alloy wheels of 16 inches. Besides these it will offer Hill Descent  [...]

2012 Nissan NV2500 HD : First Drive

2012 Nissan NV2500 HD : First Drive

The introduction of the Nissan NV2500 HD is available in plenty if space and will be a great deal for the individuals with small fleet owners and is less than 15 vehicles. If you are looking for big space in the cabin and are more interested in buying huge amount of space type of truck, then make sure you don't over look the new series in the line production of the NV. The automaker has already done many research works in the market to get an extensive segment that are appreciated by the buyers. The NV line offers tremendous features similar with the Nissan Titan model including the transmission, engines and similar snout like appearance.  The NV models will be out in the market and mostly in the standard form offering the variants in NV 3500HD and NV 2500 HD. You can easily notice the  [...]

Saab to introduce First 2012 9-4X

Saab to introduce First 2012 9-4X

The Saab motor company has filled many suspense and doubts is been opened in the recent years and thus there is no longer in the history books. The "Quirkiness" of the Swedish brand company is been renowned by debuting the 2011 by offering first time newly 9-4C crossovers that are no more copies on way. The Theta platform that is been used through the Cadillac SRX is sharing sort of overall shape and some of its exterior similarities. Tough the Saab is now persuading towards the 9-4X models but still is going to perform the better product value for the same. At present the new model in the Saab is with 9-5 and hence is revising with the 9-3 that is totally new and is said to be the entry level that will hit the market soon. The Saab CEO and President Jon Ake Jonsson express his feelings  [...]

Ford Motor Company Revised 2011 Ford Super Duty trucks

Ford Motor Company Revised 2011 Ford Super Duty trucks

The Ford Motor Company is preeminent name in the trucking industries that were planning to revise the 2011 Super Duty trucks soon. The GMC has already planned to revise the heavy duty trucks and hence the Ford as well as the Blue Oval manufacturers is too in the race. The Blue Oval Companies has already revised its some of the models in the super duty trucks so that they to get more appreciation and good rankings in the towing capability. The Ford Company are going to revised models in the Super Duty trucks namely “F-350” and “F-450”. The towing capacity of the both the models are approximately 17, 500 pounds and are equipped with V8 engine and 6.7 L fuel tank. The market for the super duty trucks is on high demand and hence if not maintained properly they will soon be out. The extensive  [...]

Sales increased for Ford Trucks, whereas Lincoln SUVs still struggles

Sales increased for Ford Trucks, whereas Lincoln SUVs still struggles

The Lincoln, Ford and Mercury sales were raised to 13.3 % in the month of January, but not so good start in the month while selling the units of vehicles in the market. When compared with the sales in the last year's January month, comparatively no doubt it has steadily much improved. The Ford notes and retail sales got increased up to 27 % in the month of January for the year 2011. The discontinuation in the Mercury brand reflects the January figures and hence looking forward to the daily rental companies. The companies are still struggling to get noticed by the customers and more number of sales units of vehicles get disclosed in the up coming years. The Ford trucks and SUVs were amongst the strongest in the month of January for the year 2010 that offered high and superior performance. The  [...]