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Pickups

Report: Jeep’s new pickup revives Scrambler name, will have a diesel option

Jeep’s long-anticipated pickup, which is scheduled to roll out next year as a 2019 model, will be called the JT Scrambler and will be available with a diesel engine, according to jeepscramblerforum.com. The forum reports that it learned about Jeep’s new truck through the FCA dealer system. “The JT Scrambler and the JL Wrangler will […]

September 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

Mixer truck tumbles after bad turn into steep bank

It’s hard to make sense of what causes the tipover accident in the video below, other than poor driving and decision making. The actual accident occurs about one minute in when, after some shouting between some of the workers standing around a mixer truck approaching the top of a steep bank, the driver places the […]

September 21, 2017

Class 7-8

Mack unveils Anthem, a brand new on-highway tractor

Mack Trucks on Wednesday upped its ante in the company’s on-highway business with the debut of Mack’s newest, most driver-centric tractor to-date. The Anthem model was unveiled at Mack’s Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Penn. amid much fanfare and following nearly two months of teasers. “For me, this is almost like Christmas Day,” Volvo Group CEO […]

September 19, 2017

Vocational

Mack updates Granite, Pinnacle with redesigned cabs

Mack may have debuted a new tractor, but that doesn’t mean existing models are being overlooked. Mack Granite—the best-selling conventional straight-truck in the U.S.—and Pinnacle axle forward models will get all-new interiors and LED headlights, while Pinnacle axle forwards also get a new grille. Pinnacle axle back models are being replaced by the new Anthem tractor […]

September 19, 2017

Autonomous

Cat’s autonomous mine truck system will soon drive Komatsu 930Es

With 100 autonomous haul trucks expected to be working in mines across the world by the end of this year, Caterpillar is emphasizing its brand agnostic mining technology platform, part of its efforts to embed itself deep into a mine’s operation. “Autonomy is no longer an experiment,” said Denise Johnson, Caterpillar Resource Industries group president […]

September 18, 2017

Class 7-8

International to revamp interior of its distinctive LoneStar tractor

Trucking is steeped in legacy and tradition, with many modern tractor designs still drawing inspiration from truck models decades old. International has announced several enhancements to its LoneStar, one of the most visually distinct trucks on the highway and a truck Navistar Vice President of Product Development Dave Majors calls “an advanced classic.” For next […]

September 18, 2017

Class 7-8

Cummins unveils Aeos electric tractor concept powered by lighter, longer-lasting battery

Tesla may steal all the headlines but Cummins recently stole some of the Silicon Valley automaker’s thunder with the debut of its electric powertrain concept tractor. The Aeos Electric Commercial Vehicle Demonstrator, designed and built in collaboration with Roush, features a state-of-the art battery pack that is lighter and more dense, allowing it to hold […]

September 15, 2017

Class 7-8

Tesla delays unveiling of electric semi truck until October

Tesla has delayed the unveiling of its all-electric semi. According to a Tweet posted today by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the heavy-duty truck will be unveiled late next month. Musk had said in April that the truck would be revealed in late September. No explanation was given as to why the unveiling was postponed. Musk’s […]

September 15, 2017

Vocational

Asphalt hauler group seeks hours exemptions for drivers

By Matt Cole A group representing asphalt producers and haulers is seeking two hours-of-service exemptions for asphalt hauling truck drivers. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has requested an exemption to allow asphalt hauling drivers to use on-duty waiting time to satisfy the 30-minute rest break requirement and an exemption to allow the drivers to […]

September 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

Bollinger’s new four-door B1 gives modular electric truck more cargo space

It’s a little longer. It’s got more storage capacity. And it’s got four doors. Bollinger Motors has revealed the first image of the four-door version of its B1 all-electric sport utility truck. The image also shows off a new orange exterior color which will be available at launch. The B1’s removable panels allow it to be […]

September 12, 2017

Pickups

Ford recalls more than 140,000 F-Series trucks due to airbag, seatbelt defects

Ford has issued safety recalls for its 2017 F-150, 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab trucks. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 935 model year 2017 Ford F-150 and Mustang vehicles for ARC passenger air bag inflators. Ford was notified by Takata, a supplier that uses the […]

September 12, 2017

Pickups

Raptor Ranger confirmed in off-road test run by Ford Australia

Confession is good for the soul — and maybe for sales. After spy photos and stories emerged about Ford testing what appeared to be a Ranger Raptor, Ford Australia has come clean and has released a video showing a the truck tearing up some private proving grounds in the Land Down Under. The lucky driver […]

September 11, 2017