World of Volvo Debuts in OEM’s Hometown
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars lifted the veil on the new World of Volvo city center, offering a glimpse of the company's vision for the future.
April 10, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Rivian Hosts R2 Event in Illinois at New Production Home
Rivian Automotive was back in Normal, Ill., on April 6 with its second-generation EVs and the promise of more activity at a now-bustling auto plant.
April 9, 2024DTNA Q1 Sales Fall 5% Year-Over-Year as Demand Normalizes
Daimler Truck North America sold 46,220 trucks and buses in the first three months of 2024, a 5% decrease compared with the first quarter of 2023’s total of 48,891.
April 9, 2024Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.
April 9, 2024Nikola Class 8 FCEV Truck Production Nudges Up to 43 in Q1
Nikola Corp. produced 43 and wholesaled 40 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, the truck maker said.
April 8, 2024CVSA’s Roadcheck to Focus on Tractor Protection Systems
During International Roadcheck on May 14-16, CVSA-certified inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems — and drivers who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
April 5, 2024Q1 Auto Sales Grow 5.1% Despite High Interest Rates
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed.
April 5, 2024Ford to Delay Production of New Electric Pickup, Large SUV
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
April 4, 20242024 TMC Photo Gallery
Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting March 4-7, 2024, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
April 4, 2024Class 8 Truck Orders End Two-Month Positive Streak in March
North American Class 8 truck orders fell year-over-year and from the previous month during March, according to ACT Research.
April 3, 2024