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VW exec praises Navistar partnership, hints at takeover
VW Truck and Bus Chief Finance Officer Matthias Gruendler said Monday at a press briefing a takeover of the Lisle, Ill.-based truck maker “would make sense at some point,” according to Reuters. “The cooperation is working really well.”
April 16, 2018
Business
Electric truck, integrated powertrain on deck for Navistar-Volkswagen partnership
Top executives at Navistar and Volkswagen announced Tuesday joint initiatives planned for the coming years, including a proprietary integrated powertrain for the North American market. The companies also said they plan to introduce an electric truck by the end of 2019. Navistar also plans to develop a big-bore 15-liter engine in conjunction Volkswagen for use in International Trucks.
September 26, 2017
Business
Navistar closes deal with VW, accepts $256M for 16% stake in company
In the near term, the new partnership will focus on developing common power train systems that are set to be delivered to North American customers by 2019, according to the companies’ original announcement in September.
March 1, 2017
Business
Volkswagen to buy big stake in Navistar International
Navistar International Tuesday announced Volkswagen will be acquiring a roughly 17 percent stake in the company, opening the door to North America for the world’s largest automobile and truck maker and setting up a strategic powertrain alliance between the two companies.
September 6, 2016
Overdrive Radio
Podcast: What it’s like driving an autonomous truck, VW emissions scandal’s impact on U.S. truck market
What’s it like behind the wheel of a self-driving truck? And how do you get an autonomous endorsement for your CDL? Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts and OD News Editor James Jaillet talk details of automated trucking.
October 8, 2015
Overdrive Extra
The Volkswagen puzzle
Why the manufacturer needs a North American truck program — if only in medium duty — if they truly want to be the biggest automotive seller worldwide.
April 18, 2013
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Views from the Grandstand
Here are suggestions for perfect presents to the racing world.
December 1, 2011
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