Mexican commercial vehicle production doubled year over year in August to 16,389 trucks and buses, driven by increased U.S. freight demand. Year-to-date output reached 101,940 vehicles, exceeding 2025’s pace for the first time. Freightliner, International, and Kenworth accounted for 96.7%…
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The growth comes as fleets and manufacturers navigate proposed EPA emissions revisions that could ease…
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Mack Trucks have announced staggered rollout plans for revised diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software updates, following updated guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued in August 2025. The revisions aim to…
Cummins will begin limited production of its model year 2027 X15 and X10 engines in January 2027, phasing them in gradually to meet stricter EPA nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards. The Columbus, Indiana-based engine maker will continue producing current-generation X15,…
Mack Trucks is rolling out Lock & Leave, a new feature that lets drivers initiate over-the-air (OTA) software updates and then leave the truck unattended while the update completes. Scheduled for launch in fall 2026 pending final validation, Lock &…
North American Class 8 truck orders posted their largest year-over-year increase in seven consecutive months of growth, according to ACT Research. June orders skyrocketed 231% to 31,400 units, marking the biggest jump of 2026 so far and an 18% rise…
Global supply chains and overseas production have reshaped the auto industry, but heavy-duty trucks remain a bastion of American manufacturing. Several Class 8 brands continue to build their biggest rigs on U.S. soil, led by Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Western…
President Donald Trump visited Mack Trucks’ Lehigh Valley Operations plant, linking tariffs, energy policy, and manufacturing jobs to truck production. Trump said tariffs and relaxed emissions rules would protect domestic truck manufacturing, while Mack cited $400 million in plant upgrades…
Nestled in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum stands as a living testament to the brand’s deep roots in American industrial history. Housed in what was once the company’s engineering test and development center, the museum operates as an…
Mack Trucks has launched two new highway tractors—Pioneer and a redesigned Anthem—to replace its single-model strategy with a clearer division between longhaul and regional duties. The Pioneer targets over-the-road operations, while the new Anthem is optimized for regional and urban…