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Trailers, heavy vehicles face traffic restrictions amid 2022 Woodward Dream Cruise
Read full article: Trailers, heavy vehicles face traffic restrictions amid 2022 Woodward Dream CruiseThe Woodward Dream Cruise wants to remind the general public of the weight restrictions for commercial trucks and trailers for August 20.
Video: Police regain control of Ambassador Bridge area following days of protests
Read full article: Video: Police regain control of Ambassador Bridge area following days of protestsOntario and Windsor police took decisive action Sunday morning as they worked to clear protesters from the Ambassador Bridge area by making arrests and moving vehicles that have been parked there for days.
Live stream: Windsor mayor addresses Ambassador Bridge backups amid protests
Read full article: Live stream: Windsor mayor addresses Ambassador Bridge backups amid protestsThe mayor of the city of Windsor in Ontario, Canada held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to address COVID-related protests that have shut down travel on the Ambassador Bridge.
NACTOY names 23 semifinalists for 2022 Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards
Read full article: NACTOY names 23 semifinalists for 2022 Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awardsThe North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced its list of semifinalists Tuesday at the inaugural Motor Bella event at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Reminder: Woodward Dream Cruise weight restrictions for commercial trucks, trailers in Oakland County Aug. 21
Read full article: Reminder: Woodward Dream Cruise weight restrictions for commercial trucks, trailers in Oakland County Aug. 21The following is a reminder from the Michigan Department of Transportation about vehicle weight restrictions during the Woodward Dream Cruise
Truck traffic returns to Detroit neighborhood near Stellantis plant
Read full article: Truck traffic returns to Detroit neighborhood near Stellantis plantWhen residents complained about loud trucks rolling through their Pingree Park neighborhood at all hours, they were promised the traffic would stop.
People living near Detroit Stellantis plant fed up with constant truck traffic
Read full article: People living near Detroit Stellantis plant fed up with constant truck trafficChrysler’s new plant on Detroit’s east side was a massive boost to the city’s economy, but neighbors living near it said it’s a nightmare.
Computer chip shortage creating long wait times for Ford pickup truck buyers
Read full article: Computer chip shortage creating long wait times for Ford pickup truck buyersThe computer chip shortage is forcing Ford Motor Company into a new round of production cuts at eight of its plants, including the one making the F-150 truck.
Considering a new career? Why truck driving might be the perfect fit for you
Read full article: Considering a new career? Why truck driving might be the perfect fit for youThe past year has been filled with new experiences, shortages of items at stores, slower delivery of items online, and just plain uncertainty.
Shortage of computer chips causes problems for auto industry
Read full article: Shortage of computer chips causes problems for auto industryDETROIT – A shortage of computer chips is causing problems for the auto industry. General Motors has warned that it is likely to lose around $2 billion this year as a result. READ: Why you should ask about ‘destination fee’s before purchasing a new vehicleFor the auto industry the problem is a supply and demand issue created by manufacturing. Because of the issue many automakers are having to slow or stop production to put the chips in vehicles. Or, if it’s something like a powertrain where every vehicles got it 100 percent of your vehicles have that powertrain chip, then you’re basically stuck,’ he said.
US probes complaints that Ford tailgate recall didn’t work
Read full article: US probes complaints that Ford tailgate recall didn’t workFILE - This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows the Ford logo on the front grill of a 2019 Ford Explorer on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)DETROIT – U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that a Ford pickup truck tailgate recall didn’t fix the problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 11 complaints that a recall of power tailgates on 300,000 Super Duty pickups failed to rectify the issue. The agency says it also has received reports from Ford about unintended tailgate openings after the recall repairs were made. Ford recalled the F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks in 2019 because the power tailgates could open while being driven.
General Motors makes $2 billion investment in electric car company working on trucks
Read full article: General Motors makes $2 billion investment in electric car company working on trucksDETROIT General Motors is making a massive pledge for the future of electronic vehicles, announcing a $2 billion investment in Nikola, an electric car company working on trucks. GM has the infrastructure for an electric truck, and so far, its planning two different brands. But the company is also hedging its bets in the electric vehicle space. GM has a truck platform that is perfectly suited for what Nikola needs, Abuelsamid said. Another unique note about Nikola: The company is working on hydrogen-powered electric trucks.
Study: Electronics could stop 40% of big truck rear crashes
Read full article: Study: Electronics could stop 40% of big truck rear crashesDETROIT Safety features such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warnings could prevent more than 40% of crashes in which semis rear-end other vehicles, a new study has found. This is an important countermeasure to that.Trucks with collision warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44%, while automatic emergency braking cut rear crashes by 41%, the study found. For automatic emergency braking, the figure was 12%. In October of 2015, NHTSA began the regulatory process to evaluate forward collision warning and automatic braking for heavy trucks. Some just warn the driver of hazards, while more sophisticated emergency braking systems will actually brake the truck.
GM invests $1.5B to build midsize pickups in Missouri
Read full article: GM invests $1.5B to build midsize pickups in Missouri– General Motors plans to build its next generation of midsize pickup trucks at a plant in Wentzville, Missouri. The plant will receive $1 billion for necessary upgrades to its paint shop, body shop and general assembly line including new tooling, machines and conveyors, according to GM. "Through this investment, General Motors is making a firm commitment to the State of Missouri, the City of Wentzville and the GM Wentzville team,” said GM president Mark Reuss. GM sells more pickups than any other automaker and we have aggressive plans to build on our strengths.”This move will help retain 4,000 jobs at the Missouri plant which opened in 1983. “Today’s announcement of a $1 billion investment will retain 4,000 jobs and shows commitment for a future mid-size truck in Wentzville.