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Aurora Opens Lidar Testing Facility in Montana

Located on Montana State University’s Innovation Campus, the office is designed to support development and testing of Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar technology.

December 13, 2024
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Daimler Truck Invests $285 Million in Michigan Plant

The investment, supported by state incentives, will modernize the 85-year-old Redford Township plant while expanding its research and development capabilities.

December 13, 2024
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Fleets Navigate the Challenges of Driver Acceptance of ADAS

Trucking experts say getting drivers to buy in to advanced driver assistance systems technology is key to making sure it is being correctly used.

December 13, 2024
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How Fleets Evaluate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Receptiveness to safety technologies depends on the specific technology and the understanding of it. Drivers tend to favor road-facing cameras but dislike cameras aimed at them.

December 13, 2024
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Automated Steering Shows Progress

What is the outlook for automated steering in big trucks?

December 13, 2024
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International CEO Recaps Eventful Year

The leader of International Motors said an eventful year marked by key product launches for the truck and engine manufacturer was encapsulated by a corporate rebrand.

December 12, 2024
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Class 8 Sales Mark Second Year-Over-Year Increase of 2024

Sales increased 3.3% to 19,658 units from 19,027 during the same time last year. They decreased 5.8% from the 20,859 units reported in October.

December 12, 2024
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Struggling Nissan Shuffles Executive Team

Nissan is overhauling its executive bench, seeking to bring in new talent to turn around the Japanese carmaker that’s facing eroding profits and a dearth of revenue-generating products.

December 11, 2024
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Continental CFO to Step Down for Mercedes Role

Continental AG Chief Financial Officer Olaf Schick will step down from his post next year to join carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

December 11, 2024
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Luxembourg-Based Faymonville Picks Arkansas for US Factory

The company specializes in oversized-load and special transport equipment, including semi-lowloaders, flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers and drawbar trailers.

December 10, 2024