Category Archives: Industry News

VW – The Empire Grows

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Eric

This past spring the rumor surrounding Volkswagen and it’s global heavy truck desires called for the potential purchase of Navistar, parent company of International Truck. So far this rumor has remained just a rumor. However, across the Atlantic VW has … Continue reading →

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Peterbilt 386 LNG – One Smart Truck

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Eric

Green energy.  Energy independence.  Energy efficiency.  Whatever the buzz word used, talking about energy is all the rage now.  Most of the ideas won’t materialize for many years but others are already working to make better use of existing resources for future generations.  Case in point, … Continue reading →

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One Truck to Rule them All – The CT600

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Eric

This past spring Caterpillar unveiled their newest product line, the CT600 Class 8 vocational truck.  Some may say that making inroads into the already competitive commercial truck market with a new and unproven product during an economic downturn is a big challenge, if not … Continue reading →

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Truck Sales – On the mend

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Eric

The economy may still be in the dumper but truck sales appear to be climbing out.  For the month of August class 8 trucks sales increased by 70% over the year prior.  Sales reached their highest level since March 2007. … Continue reading →

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Finally! A cool hyrbid.

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Eric

Finally! A cool hybrid. And to think, out of all the global vehicle manufactures it was Volvo! The Mean Green is a 1900 HP turbo charged asphalt eater with a 200 HP electric motor. You will not find a meaner … Continue reading →

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Freightliner Fuel Conscious

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Eric

With the new EPA fuel standards for large trucks looming on the horizon all the major OEMs are now stepping up their fuel economy programs.  Freightliner for instance has laid plans to increase fuel economy on the Cascaida by 5% … Continue reading →

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Custom Big Rig – WesternStar “Wanted”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Eric

Have you ever dreamed of building your own custom big rig?  A big task for sure, probably more complex than your average street road or muscle car project.  Western Star assembled a crew of the best craftsmen in the industry … Continue reading →

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More small diesels on the horizon

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Eric

Take a trip to Europe and you will find that the diesel is common among passenger cars. Travel back to the US and you will find only one viable choice, the VW Passett TDI. Many US consumers remember the failed … Continue reading →

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iPad – Severe Duty Rated

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Eric

Jumping head first into the digital age Freightliner dealers can now use a specially designed iPad application to help potential buyers spec the right truck.  Using the app, sales specialist can calculate potential fuel savings, pick the right transmission and … Continue reading →

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Need a Ride? CAT has your back.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Eric

This isn’t your normal car give away.  True to Caterpillar style you can now have a shot at winning their brand new highway truck the CT660.  Visit DriveCat.com and submit your application explaning how your life will improve with the … Continue reading →

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