The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.
November 18, 2024Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Four New Technologies Added for 2026 Crash Safety Ratings
Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues
U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.
November 18, 2024Snow Removal Systems Save Time, Boost Safety for Fleets
More firms are buying or renting automotive snow removal equipment to not only quicken the time it takes to remove snow but also to ensure that trucks are conducting safe operations in winter.
November 18, 2024SmithCo Develops Kingpin Housing for Side-Dump Trailers
SmithCo Inc. has developed a patent-pending kingpin housing for its side-dump trailers that’s intended to improve durability and reduce maintenance costs.
November 15, 2024Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025
Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.
November 15, 2024General Motors Lays Off About 1,000 Workers
DETROIT — General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
November 15, 2024Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market
Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.
November 15, 2024Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move
Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.
November 14, 2024CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles
Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.
November 14, 2024Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025
Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.
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