Ram Truck has increased the towing and payload capabilities of its 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups for 2016 through engine calibration, Ram has announced.
Ram 3500 models will offer increased torque ratings of 865 lb.-ft. and an increased payload of 7,390 pounds, while maintaining a maximum tow rating of 30,000 pounds.
Eaton and Cummins Westport announced an integrated powertrain package for the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine that will provide customers with the first automated transmission to be paired with a spark-ignited natural gas engine in the North American market.
The recall affects Cummins Westport ISL G and ISX12 G engines, which are used in a variety of commercial vehicles as well as public transit and school buses.
Diesel-powered engines remained the dominant fuel powering newly registered commercial trucks in 2013, as vehicle owners continued pushing adoption of natural gas powerplants, according to Polk.
General Motors has elevated Mary Barra as its new CEO to replace Dan Akerson, making her the first female to head a global automotive manufacturer.
Cummins Inc. has named Gino Butera vice president, managing director, and Africa ABO leader. Butera will assume his full responsibilities by June.
The first Cummins 9.3L engine has rolled off the production line at Guangxi Cummins Engine Company Limited, a 50-50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and LiuGong Machinery, marking the official start of operations in Liuzhou, southern China.
For the fifth consecutive year, Hino Trucks ranked the highest in customer satisfaction for the J.D. Power and Associates study on medium-duty truck engines and transmissions.
ISB6.7 G, a mid-range 6.7L natural gas engine, will run on compressed natural gas (CNG), though, the natural gas may be stored on the vehicle in liquefied natural gas (LNG) state or as CNG.