If ever you’ve seen the movie Smokey and the Bandit (1977), or watched any of the Movin’ On TV series (1974-76), you’ll be very familiar with the trucks we’re talking about here.
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Kenworth discontinues the classic W900 after 62 years in production
End of an era for the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 classic
Kenworth to limit availability of manual transmissions
Emissions limits require the brand to impose auto transmissions on most buyers
Back in the day, truck drivers were often referred to as gear jammers, because they would have to manually shift their way through 10, 13, 15 or more gears. That moniker seems to have faded into history, and one reason may account for that more than any other: industry figures estimate 90 to 95 per […] Read more
How to ace a roadside heavy truck inspection
Daily pre-trip inspections, knowledge and a good attitude are key
Every farmer has dealt with the frustration of a machine breakdown during peak seasons that stops field work in its tracks. But how much more frustrating would it be to have the farm truck put out of service on the roadside for an unrepaired defect that won’t pass a random spot check by police? Every […] Read more
Volvo, Westport team up on alternate-fuel engine tech
Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems announced a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization of Westport’s HPDI (high-pressure direct injection) technology for alternative fuels such as LNG and hydrogen for heavy truck and off-road applications. “We are confident that, we can bring sustainable solutions forward, using the internal combustion engine, running on renewable fuels now and […] Read more
Used prices slip for some machines
RB shows declines in truck tractor, skid steer prices
For anyone in the market for a used skid steer or truck tractor, now might be a good time to head to an auction sale. As the spring auction season ramps up, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB) just released its “Market Trends Report for Used Equipment and Trucks” for the first quarter of 2024 — and […] Read more
Auto dealership chain expands
Ag equipment dealerships are now dominated by multi-store retailers. Some of them, such as the Rocky Mountain CNH dealership chain in Canada and Titan in the U.S., have grown to become dominant in several regions, pushing dealership networks to previously unheard-of sizes. The same is becoming true in the automotive world. Edmonton-based Go Auto, which […] Read more
Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license
Alberta farmers and their family members now have the option to apply for a farm-restricted class one driver’s licence. It would allow them to drive almost any form of motor vehicle to and from the farm. These licenses with be issued with condition code “P” meaning the driver must comply with farmer restrictions. Applicants must […] Read more
B.C. company to offer hybrid conversions for farm trucks
Edison Motors pioneers the retrofit market for vocational heavy and light trucks
There’s an old saying that everything old is new again. When it comes to automotive and machinery design today, that seems to be true in spades. Diesel-electric equipment has been in use for decades, but until recently, that system had largely fallen out of favour with many equipment manufacturers, including heavy truck builders. “It’s weird,” […] Read more
Stellantis teams new aftermarket parts line with Mopar
The bproauto line is a new source for pickup truck and other vehicle parts
Any longtime Dodge enthusiast — or any automotive enthusiast, for that matter — will immediately recognize the Mopar name. Chrysler merged the words “MOtor” and “PARts” together in 1937 as a trade name for its line of antifreeze. In the 85 years since, Mopar came to be synonymous with high performance parts through the 1970s, […] Read more
Kenworth ready to deliver hydrogen-powered trucks in 2024
New fuel cell power a joint effort between Toyota and Paccar
Electrification and alternative fuels figure prominently in most of the news coming from major automakers right now, including in light- and medium-duty trucks. And the heavy-duty truck manufacturing landscape is no exception either. All truck segments are now seeing major alternative fuel development projects and commercialization of electric drives, all the way from pickups to […] Read more
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