Category: Breaks, Suspensions & Chassis

Chinese Truck Market Demand Started to Reverse Downward Trajectory in Q4’22

Chinese Truck Market Demand Started to Reverse Downward Trajectory in Q4’22

| March 27, 2023

ACT Research reports Chinese economic growth in Q4’22 was mixed as COVID cases negatively impacted activity due to a surge of infections after the pandemic control restrictions were lifted Chinese commercial vehicle demand presented a mixed bag of results into the end of 2022. While demand for heavy trucks, medium trucks, and tractors started the […]

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Workhorse Group Establishes Certified Dealer Program

Workhorse Group Establishes Certified Dealer Program

| March 21, 2023

Initiative to develop an official network of verified dealers that have passed the protocols necessary to safely repair and maintain the Company’s zero emissions vehicles Workhorse Group Inc. an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, launched its new Certified Dealer Program, an initiative to develop an official network […]

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Webfleet collaborates with Ford to offer integrated telematics solution via OEM.connect program

Webfleet collaborates with Ford to offer integrated telematics solution via OEM.connect program

| March 14, 2023

Ford and Webfleet make it faster, easier and cheaper for fleet managers to use telematics to maximize fleet performance and reduce operating costs Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, announced that Ford has joined its OEM.connect partner programme. Ford passenger cars and vans with line fitted connectivity are ready to connect with the Webfleet service platform, […]

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Class 8 Truck Orders at 23,600 Units in February, up 13% Y/Y

Class 8 Truck Orders at 23,600 Units in February, up 13% Y/Y

| March 6, 2023

ACT Research expects SA orders in a range of 15-20k in the near term Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in February were 23,600 units, up 13% y/y (+27% m/m), while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 17,500 units. Complete industry data for February, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in […]

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Volvo Trucks Launches Comprehensive Volvo Blue Service Contract to North American Customers

Volvo Trucks Launches Comprehensive Volvo Blue Service Contract to North American Customers

| March 6, 2023

Certified technicians have access to specialized equipment, diagnostic tools, and the database systems required to service vehicles and on-board software now standard on all Volvo Trucks vehicles Volvo Trucks North America rolled out Volvo Blue service contract — its adaptive, dealer managed service plan, which is paired with enhanced connectivity and covers all preventative maintenance, […]

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Modern Diesel in Austin, TX Continues Partnership with Universal Technical Institute to Bring on the Next Generation of Diesel Technicians

Modern Diesel in Austin, TX Continues Partnership with Universal Technical Institute to Bring on the Next Generation of Diesel Technicians

| March 3, 2023

Interns at Modern Diesel will have the opportunity to work on real trucks and get hands-on experience with the latest diesel repair techniques and technologies Modern Diesel, diesel repair announced its partnership with Universal Technical Institute, a trade school. This partnership is focused on bringing on the next generation of diesel technicians through internships offered through […]

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