Mercedes-Benz Showcases ‘Vision Van’
It may have been the flashiest vehicle on display at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show.
November 17, 2016ATA Plots Future Course
LAS VEGAS — The more than 2,500 attendees of this year’s Management Conference & Exhibition arrived here with the expectation of gaining insight on how American Trucking Associations’ new leadership team will set the industry’s course.
October 10, 2016Freightliner, The Rolling Stones Get Truckers Rocking
LAS VEGAS — The Rolling Stones played a blistering 90-minute surprise set on Oct. 3 for 1,200 truckers at the 2016 Freightliner customer appreciation dinner here.
October 4, 2016Electric Is the Buzz at IAA
HANOVER, Germany — The loudest buzz at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show came from a technology not meant to be heard.
October 3, 2016VW-Navistar Deal to Yield New Engine Platform for 2021
HANOVER, Germany — The recently announced Volkswagen-Navistar deal will yield a new North American engine platform for 2021, the top executives with both companies said here.
October 3, 2016IAA Notebook: News From Cummins, Eaton, Dana, Volvo and More
HANOVER, Germany — The 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show featured more than 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world and more than 70 press conferences. Here are highlights, featuring news from Wabco, Continental, ZF, Cummins, Eaton, Volvo, Dana and DAF.
September 30, 2016Daimler Targets Urban Uses With Electric Concept Vehicles
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Trucks presented three electric concept vehicles ahead of the IAA commercial vehicles show here, signaling a focus on urban transportation.
September 26, 2016Daimler Shows Three Electric Concept Vehicles Focused on Urban Transportation
HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Trucks focused on improving urban transportation during its media event ahead of the IAA commercial vehicles show, presenting three electric concept vehicles.
September 20, 2016Freightliner Updates Cascadia; Boosts Connectivity, Efficiency
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Freightliner Trucks unveiled its new Cascadia model that executives said features major advancements in connectivity and fuel efficiency over the current version. (See video.)
September 12, 2016DTNA’s Daum Cautious on Speed Limiters, Autonomous Expectations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The growing importance of fleets being able to regulate the speed of individual trucks through remote, over-the-air engine updates should be taken into account as the federal government considers a mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicles to utilize speed limiters, the president of Daimler Trucks North America said.
September 6, 2016