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While we widely think of the General Motors EV1—or its preceding Impact concept car—as starting the era of the electric car. But there were others in that era, that followed a similar formula and might have potentially come to market earlier. One of them came from Nissan. As recently discussed by Japanese Nostalgic Car (via […]

Nemechek, who won the pole earlier in the day, clearly had one of the fastest trucks but he was forced to pit a second time under caution early in Stage 2 for a loose wheel. By the end of the stage he had worked his back up front but then made contact with Christian Eckes […]

Truck transportation jobs in the U.S. rose by an amount in April that had not been seen in nine years. After the March report showed a drop in jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to February, the first decline since truck transportation employment began to climb out of the hole created in April 2020, […]

In acknowledgement of her many industry and community accomplishments, on May 3, professional truck driver Carmen Anderson was presented with the keys to a new Volvo VNL760 70-inch sleeper specially wrapped to help raise awareness of Special Olympics. The handover event was held at the headquarters of America’s Service Line (ASL) in Green Bay, a […]

According to Qurate Research’s research experts, “Global Roadside Assistance and Towing Services Market 2022 Insights, Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, Emerging Trends, Forecast to 2028.” The study is an anthology of in-depth research studies on many aspects of the global Roadside Assistance and Towing Services industry. It is an admirable effort to offer a true, transparent […]

Volvo Trucks North America is set to debut its next generation Volvo VNR Electric 6×2 tractor in its booth  during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, May 9-12. Volvo Trucks’ ACT Expo booth will for the first time also feature a long-haul VNL model, integrated with […]

Class 8 truck orders fell to their lowest level in seven months in April. Manufacturers, wary about ongoing supply chain disruptions, held off accepting bookings as they fret over how many trucks they can deliver in 2023. On a preliminary basis, truck makers accepted 15,400 to 15,800 new orders. That’s according to industry data trackers […]

In the 1940s pickup trucks were solely designed as work vehicles and not for recreational or everyday driving. However, as the ’50s ’60s, and ’70s came, people, started to see the practicality of having a truck. Soon, SUVs started to take over in the 90s and they were seen as a great towing alternative. As […]

This 1978 Ford F-100 “Eluminator” pickup truck is the oldest vehicle I’ve ever driven, and also perhaps the newest. That’s because, despite its vintage exterior, everything inside, from the drivetrain to the dash, is less than one year old. Oh, and it’s fully electric. Turns out what I’m really driving is a 2021 Ford Mustang […]

Jessica Friesen's family has been pumping gas in Ontario's Niagara Region for more than five decades. But as electric vehicles increasingly take over Canada's roads, some experts warn that her industry's days are numbered. Friesen, however, is unfazed. Since her grandfather opened the first Gales Gas Bar location in 1967, the family business has grown and adapted over the […]