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ArticlesMarch 1, 2008

Test Drive: Kenworth Clean Power

Kenworth's Clean Power System is designed to provide managed comfort when the driver needs it.

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Articlesby Sean LydenFebruary 1, 2008

International TranStar

The test truck was the International TranStar in the new nomenclature - 8600 in the past. But the other new badges, high on the side of the hood, told the story: MaxxForce. This tractor was one of the International validation units for the new big-bore engines, destined for a high-mileage fleet to get fast results before the engine becomes commercially available around mid-year.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Sterling 360 Scoots Through Circles

There's a funny story about the Sterling 360's name. In a short bull session following a press conference last year, a couple of Sterling executives related that they considered calling the truck "AC 360," as in a circular 360 degrees, because the truck is "better all around," which became its marketing slogan.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Ford Redesigns Its popular F-150 For ' 09

Ford's F-150, America's perennial best-selling vehicle and part of a truck line that has claimed sales leadership for 31 years, may well keep that distinction, thanks to an extensive redesign for the 2009 model year.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Kenworth Hybrid: This Blue Truck Is Really Green

If you can't pass the higher costs on in surcharges, it's time to reduce fuel usage. And hybrid-drive trucks are capable of some serious savings.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2008

International TranStar

The star of this show was the MaxxForce 13-liter, 1,700 pounds-foot engine destined for a high mileage fleet.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Sterling 360 Scoots Through Circles

The nomenclature suggests a circle, and this truck will turn them with alacrity. Also Ford redesigns its ever-popular F-150 for 2009.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

Isuzu N-Series

New truck gets larger, more spacious cab with increased side-to-side and front-to-back room.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 1, 2007

Peterbilt's 386 Hybrid

Ignore the "viper green" paint and the "hybrid" labels, and this Model 386 looks like a lot of road tractors out there.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 1, 2007

Mack's New Large Car

The Pinnacle Axle Forward lacks a really long hood, but this madeover CH has traditional looks and terrific driveability, thanks partly to a new, bigger engine.

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