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Focus On: Daimler’s Adaptive Cruise Control Works Down to 0 MPH [Video]

One of the new features of Daimler’s Detroit Assurance 5.0 relieves drivers of the stress of managing stop and go traffic. It’s called Adaptive Cruise Control Down to Zero. All the driver has to do is steer and keep an eye out for lane cutters.

Daimler Trucks Acquires Majority Stake in Torc Robotics

Daimler Trucks has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics as part of a strategy that will see the United States become the focus of the company’s autonomous technology development efforts.

Detroit Connect Adds Zonar-Powered Telematics

Detroit Connect, Daimler Trucks North America’s suite of connected vehicle services will now allow third-party telematics services to be integrated into the platform.

Daimler Opens Fuso Trucks Product and Design Center in Japan

At least some of the work done at the new Fuso product and design center in Japan will be focused on developing electric trucks.

Four Major Manufacturers to Present at HD Repair Forum

Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.

On the Spot... Detroit Active Brake Assist 5.0 [Video]

Detroit Assurance 5.0 from Daimler Trucks can bring a truck to a complete stop to avoid a collision or minimize the severity of the impact. Equipment Editor Jim Park shares this demonstration of Active Brake Assist 5.0 from Las Vegas where it launched earlier this year.

Commentary: Does Truck Platooning Have a Future?

Daimler announced that it would no longer invest in platooning but other manufacturers are still betting on the technology's benefits, so who's right?

AeroX Package Boosts Freightliner Cascadia Fuel Efficiency by 5%

With new aerodynamic options and upgrades, the New Cascadia tractor is now 35% more fuel-efficient than the first-generation Cascadia rolled out in 2007.

Daimler Sees Truck Sales Leveling Out After Record 2018

After a record-breaking year for truck manufacturing in 2018, global truck maker Daimler Trucks expects to see some moderation in overall economic growth in the U.S. through the second half of the year, along with a corresponding normalization in commercial vehicle sales figures.

Daimler Chief Talks Latest Truck Automation at CES [Video]

Daimler showed off Level 2 automation in its Freightliner new Cascadia for 2020. The company also announced its break from platooning development and that it’s targeting Level 4 autonomous trucks. Here’s what Daimler Trucks chief Martin Daum had to say about the company's future plans.