According to the latest data from the Commerce Department, new orders for U.S. factory goods recorded their biggest increase in eight months in March, boosted by demand for transportation equipment. At the same time, it was noted that the underlying economic trend remained weak due to a strong dollar, which naturally makes U.S. exports more […]
In what was billed as “The Fight of the Century” and drew an undisputed A-list of celebrities on Saturday night in Las Vegas to watch what undoubtedly will be considered A-listless championship bout between unbeaten Floyd (“Money”) Mayweather and Manny (“Packman”) Pacquiao, one outcome was clear to this publication. Floyd “Money” Mayweather not only remained […]
International Truck has announced several enhancements to its OnCommand™ Connection telematics linkage system in advance of the MidAmerica Truck Show (MATS). OnCommand Connection, which works with a customer’s existing telematics provider pulling diagnostic-related data to create easy-to-understand vehicle health reports, will now be available as a standard, no-charge feature on all new International® trucks. In […]
We have glimpsed into the future of formula racing and it may very well electrify even the most diehard fans. Meet Formula E, a new FIA single-seater championship and the world’s first fully-electric racing series. The inaugural season kick-started in Beijing in September 2014 and runs until June 2015, competing in 10 of the world’s […]
Nissan has moved up five positions and achieved an above industry average ranking for vehicle dependability according to the 2015 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. In this year’s J.D. Power study of model year 2012 vehicles, Nissan jumped to 13th among brands with 128 problems per hundred vehicles (PPH). Nissan recorded 19 fewer PPH than […]
In preparation for the rollout of the new Ford F-150, the company has been implementing an intensive training program to prepare skilled trades and production workers at its Kansas City Assembly Plant. The skilled trades program –tested at Dearborn Truck Plant – includes more than 400 hours of in-class and hands-on courses training workers to […]
