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International’s new predictive cruise control optimizes truck performance in real time using GPS and route data
International Truck announced Wednesday it is now offering GPS-based predictive cruise control as an option on its ProStar and LoneStar trucks. International’s predictive cruise control uses preinstalled GPS maps and updated commercial route data to make adjustments to cruising speed without the need to pre-drive the route. “When [predictive cruise controls] originally came out, the systems kind of […]
July 14, 2016
Construction Equipment
Build and share your work truck online with Navistar’s new Web configurator
Navistar has launched new, re-designed online configurators for its International ProStar, DuraStar and TerraStar models, allowing customers to build their work truck to spec’ and see what it will look like before requesting a quote or placing an order. The online tool allows customers to design their trucks by choosing options for the truck’s cab, […]
January 15, 2014
Roadbuilding
Navistar ships first International ProStar units with SCR-based MaxxForce 13 engines
Navistar began shipping its first International ProStar units, which are powered by the company’s SCR-based MaxxForce 13 engine, late last month from truck manufacturing plants in Escobedo, Mexico, and in Springfield, Ohio. The company says it began shipping the units ahead of schedule. “Delivering our 13-liter engine ahead of schedule is another important milestone for […]
May 7, 2013
Business
Navistar officials tell ‘turn-around story’ at Mid-America Truck Show
With a current cash flow balance that’s better than expected, Navistar officials said the company is in the midst of a ‘great turn-around story,’ according to report from our sister publication CCJ. Newly appointed CEO Tony Clarke said Navistar has seen a 25-percent boost in stock price per share.  and are strong signals the company is […]
March 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
Latest ProStar+ a triumphant reunion for International and Cummins
I was in Columbus, Mississippi, visiting International dealer Waters Truck & Tractor, which had just taken delivery of one of the first ProStar+ daycab tractors to come off the assembly line. I was on hand to take the new rig, with a fully-loaded 53-foot trailer on a drive through middle-Mississippi and see what I could […]
March 4, 2013
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