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For a second straight year, Tesla brought one of its battery-electric Semis to TMC, this time showcasing a model with a lower roof fairing.

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

The Salt Lake City-based commercial truck dealer described the move as a significant milestone in its ongoing growth strategy and long-term strategic planning.

Paccar is aiming for a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, set to be aided by tariffs and production plant flexibility, senior executives told analysts Feb. 10.

Paccar is set to unveil two engine platforms ahead of the introduction of tighter Environmental Protection Agency nitrogen oxide emissions in 2027, senior executives said Feb. 10.

Industrywide U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck retail sales totaled 233,000 units in 2025, Paccar said, and are expected to range from 230,000 to 270,000 trucks in 2026.

PacLease reported continued growth in 2025, adding 17 U.S. franchise locations as the company said it outperformed much of the broader lease-and-rental market.

Bendix’s Intellipark electronic parking brake system will be made available for all Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 and medium-duty models, the Paccar subsidiaries said.

Kenworth and Peterbilt continue to build out their battery-electric tractor and truck portfolios, launching three new models each Dec. 9.

Knight-Swift truck driver Michael Porter spent nearly a month hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 3,700 miles, culminating in the tree's delivery to the West Lawn of the Capitol on Nov. 21.