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Cummins’ $1.5 Billion Atmus Exchange Offer Attracts Traders

Cummins Inc. plans to distribute its remaining stakes in Atmus Filtration Technologies about a year after carving out the unit in an initial public offering.

March 13, 2024
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Medium-Duty Sales Hit Fourth Month of Gains in February

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks increased 13.5% year-over-year in February, marking a fourth consecutive month of positive gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 13, 2024
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Class 8 Truck Sales Continue Downward Trend in February

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February continued a trend of year-over-year declines, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

March 13, 2024
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Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio

Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.

March 12, 2024
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Continental Sees 2-4% Rise in CV Replacement Tire Sales

Continental AG expects North American commercial vehicle replacement tire sales to rise between 2% and 4% year-over-year in 2024, the German tire manufacturer said.

March 12, 2024
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Apollo Tires Expands Longhaul Commercial Vehicle Options

NEW ORLEANS — Apollo Tires has launched a national account program for commercial longhaul tires that offers customers a standard cost per tire, the company announced March 4. 

March 12, 2024
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Anyline Showcases Tire Inspection App

NEW ORLEANS — A Vienna-based technology company recently showcased an app designed to help make pre-trip inspections of tires more thorough and easier to conduct.

March 12, 2024
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Volvo Group, Westport Fuel Systems Advance JV Plans

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems have put the finishing touches on their joint venture and are moving forward with deployment of a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system..

March 12, 2024
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Navistar Partners With Plus on Hub-to-Hub Autonomous Trucks

Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.

March 12, 2024
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Continental CFO Won’t Extend Contract, Will Leave Company

Continental Chief Financial Officer Katja Garcia Vila won’t extend her contract and plans to leave the auto supplier she joined nearly three decades ago.

March 11, 2024