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NewsJune 12, 2017

Isuzu Produces 40,000th Gasoline N-Series

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of low-cab-forward trucks, announced that the 40,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors, Inc. facility in Charlotte, Mich.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2017

DOT’s Chao Wants Public to Help Cut Infrastructure Red Tape

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has asked the public to comment “on ways to identify and reduce unnecessary regulatory obstacles that too often stand in the way of completing important infrastructure projects across the nation.”

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJune 9, 2017

Solving Medium-Duty Upfitting Challenges

The number of available options, combined with getting exactly what is needed for your fleet, can be daunting at best. But, with some homework and research doing the upfitting job right can be easier than it appears.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJune 9, 2017

Overt & Hidden Costs of Extending Truck Replacement

Extending truck replacement cycling parameters beyond stated fleet policy is typically a short-term tactic used by senior management to solve a budgetary constraint; however, there are long-term fleet consequences to this strategy.

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NewsJune 8, 2017

VW Hires Ex-Hyundai Executive as Sales VP

Volkswagen's hiring of Derrick Hatami follows Hatami's abrupt departure from Hyundai's U.S. unit as sales chief.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

Ford Cancels SUV Plant Shutdown in Ky.

Louisville Assembly Plant will shorten its traditional summer shutdown period to produce 8,500 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles to match record sales.

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NewsJune 6, 2017

Hyundai Removes U.S. Sales Chief

Hyundai Motor America's U.S. sales chief, Derrick Hatami, is leaving the company after sales fell 18% in May.

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NewsJune 5, 2017

Buick to Offer Mild Hybrid LaCrosse in 2018

The new system features a compact lithium-ion battery pack for torque-assisted launch, regenerative braking, and a smoother stop and start. When paired with a four-cylinder engine, the eAssist system increases city fuel economy by 19% compared to the LaCrosse’s V-6.

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NewsJune 5, 2017

Hyundai Lowers Price, Repackages Santa Fe Sport

Hyundai is lowering the price and repackaging its 2018 Santa Fe Sport to offer additional value to buyers, the automaker has announced.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 2, 2017

Jeep's 2017 Compass

Fiat-Chrysler's 2017 Jeep Compass slots between the Renegade and Cherokee in the Jeep lineup and will do battle in the smaller compact SUV niche. Read more here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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