Category Archives: Industry News

Western Star 5700XE

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Eric

Last week I issued a bounty for photos of the new Western Star 5700XE in a “natural” environment. I was hoping to grab some shots of this new rig outside of the usual press photos that you can find all … Continue reading →

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Western Star 5700XE

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Eric

Early this morning Western Star unveiled their very first aerodynamic truck, the 5700XE. Months ago I received a teaser email from a Daimler rep promising a big addition to the Western Star line up. I was intrigued to see what an aerodynamic … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen to bid on Paccar?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Eric

Over the past decade Volkswagen has been on a mission to become the world largest producer of automobiles and commercial vehicles. By increasing market share through the introduction of new products and the purchasing of existing companies VW has managed … Continue reading →

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ChampTruck World Series

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Eric

I don’t want anyone to spool up their turbos prematurely but it looks like semi truck racing is making a return to the United States. The ChampTruck World Series is slated to host eight races starting in 2015 at various … Continue reading →

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Diggerland USA

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Eric

First there was Dig This, a heavy equipment playground in Las Vegas for adults yearning to free their inner doozer. Now, a more family orientated park is slated to open soon in West Berlin, NJ by the name of Diggerland … Continue reading →

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Alkane Truck Company

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Eric

Looks like there is a new truck manufacturer hitting the scene by the name of Alkane Truck Company. It takes a brave soul or a company with a truly innovate product to experience success in the mature business that is … Continue reading →

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Random Diesel Musings for Spring

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Eric

In the age of Photoshop can you ever be sure what you see on the internet is real? Take a look at this photo and let the conspiracy side of your mind run wild for a moment. What did you … Continue reading →

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Mack LR Series

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday Mack announced the latest edition to their truck lineup, the LR Series, a setup that is aimed straight at the heart of the refuse collection market. Available in 2015 the LR will be available with the Mack MP7 diesel … Continue reading →

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Pimp my Case 580 Super N Wide Track?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Eric

Welcome to another edition of Pimp My Backhoe…said no one ever. Inspired by the Ram Laramie Longhorn, Case Construction Equipment has taken an ordinary 580 Super N WT backhoe and dolled it up for ConExpo and other trade shows across the … Continue reading →

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New Trucks For Everyone!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Eric

It’s that magical time of year in which auto and industry trade shows pull back the curtain on new product releases. Usually the automobile industry steals the spot light but you can on me to ignore the latest Audi in … Continue reading →

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