It’s been a long, hot summer, so relax this Labor Day and take a look at our hottest videos shot over the lazy-for-some season now drawing to a close
Hottest Videos of the Summer
It’s been a long, hot summer, so relax this Labor Day and take a look at our hottest videos shot over the lazy-for-some season now drawing to a close.
by HDT Staff
September 2, 2016
1 min to read
Start with the reveal of Freightliner’s next-generation Cascadia. We were at the event in Colorado Springs and got a quick look at the newest truck from Daimler and the thinking behind it.
We also give you in-depth looks at the latest systems designed to coach good driving in our Focus On… series with a video on Vnomics True Fuel with Equipment Editor Jim Park. We also check out some of the latest engines from Detroit and Cummins.
And Senior Editor Tom Berg looks at Peterbilt’s new 567 Heritage model, lending insight into the classic trim package, while Jim Park delves into the unique history of Cummins’ one-of-a-kind diesel powered Indy Car from 1952.
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