Mexican Heavy-Duty Production Climbs After 17-Month Slide
April 2026 marked the first month-over-month gain in Mexican Class 8 and bus output since late 2024, though year-to-date production remains down 22 percent.
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MicroVision Buys Luminar Assets for $33M, Targets Truck LiDAR Cost Cut
The Redmond sensor maker is applying automotive design-to-cost discipline to LiDAR after acquiring Luminar IP: aiming to make the tech pencil out for…
When Will Autonomous Trucks Scale Beyond Pilot Routes?
Driverless trucks are moving from test lanes to commercial launches, but hardware cost, sensor serviceability, and route constraints still gate wider…
Will IIHS start rating Class 8 ADAS? OEMs say yes at ACT Expo
Truck manufacturers at the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo welcomed the prospect of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ratings for heavy-duty…
Mack MP13 Gets 2027 EPA Nod, More Power, Better MPG, B20 Approved
The 2027-compliant MP13 adds horsepower and fuel economy while waiting on EPA warranty-rule clarity that could cut thousands off the sticker.
Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026
Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains, ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling…
Class 8 Orders Jump 201% in April as Freight Rates Firm
New truck orders surged in April as carriers bet on tightening capacity and recovering freight demand: signaling confidence in the replacement cycle.
Mack MP13 Hits 540 HP for EPA 2027, 20% More Engine Brake
New 13-liter delivers 1,950 lb-ft torque, 3% fuel gain in Granite, 75% NOx cut via redesigned block and aftertreatment.
OEMs Split R&D Between Diesel Updates and Zero-Emission Platforms
Truck makers are funding both 2027-compliant diesel engines and battery-electric production lines as emission rules tighten and fleet adoption remains uneven.
Why Small Fleets Are Buying Used Trucks 600+ Miles From Home
Regional sourcing patterns are breaking down as smaller carriers travel farther to find late-model units ahead of 2027 EPA changes, and Northeast buyers are…
Kodiak and Roehl Transport Launch Autonomous Freight Route in Texas
Wisconsin-based carrier partners with autonomous-truck developer for Dallas–Houston lane as Kodiak targets driverless operations by year-end.
Volvo D13 Hits 20:1 Compression, 35,000-PSI Rail for 2027 NOx Rule
New 14-wave piston and compacted graphite iron block deliver EPA 2027 compliance without power or fuel-economy loss, Volvo says.