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Daimler acquires autonomous tech developer to further push into automated driving
Daimler Trucks and Buses, global parent company of Freightliner, has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, supplier developer of self-driving software. The move is intended to push Daimler further in its goal to develop highly automated trucks.
April 1, 2019
Business
Small number of 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadias recalled
The company says some model year 2017-2018 Cascadias may have an upper steering pinch bolt that isn’t properly tightened, which could result in the mechanical disconnection of the steering wheel and the front wheels.
October 23, 2017
Business
Daimler recalls few dozen Western Star 4900 trucks for front axle weight issue
Daimler Trucks is recalling approximately 38 model year 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks in which the weight of the front axle could exceed the spring capacity.
September 11, 2017
Business
Daimler recalls nearly 700 Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks North America says approximately 698 model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks equipped with NFD rear tandem axles are included in the recall.
May 30, 2017
Business
Freightliner, Western Star trucks affected by two recalls
One recall affects approximately 1,000 Freightliner Cascadias with compressed natural gas engines, and the other affects approximately 150 Freightliner and Western Star trucks equipped with the wrong front axle hubs.
September 27, 2016
Business
Daimler introduces new electric truck concept
After introducing its electric drivetrain concept in July, Daimler continued the project with the introduction of the Urban eTruck, an all-new electric truck concept for short-radius, zero-emissions goods distribution.
September 21, 2016
Business
Daimler brings industry’s first electric-powered truck
Daimler Trucks, parent company of Freightliner and Western Star, introduced Wednesday the industry’s first take on an electric-powered truck, besting upstart Nikola Motor Company and electric vehicle maker Tesla, both of whom announced plans this year for a heavy-duty electric truck.
July 27, 2016
Business
Daimler announces mass layoff at Freightliner manufacturing plant
Freightliner parent company Daimler Trucks North America issued in late December layoff warnings to nearly 1,000 employees at its Cleveland, North Carolina, truck manufacturing plant.
January 5, 2016
Business
Daimler Trucks announces two new medium-duty engines
Daimler Trucks recently introduced its new DD5 and DD8 medium-duty engines, which will be manufactured at the Detroit brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich.
November 23, 2015
Business
Freightliner continues to increase market share
The company finished 2013 with nearly 38 percent of the overall Class 6-8 market share, also increasing to 30 percent of the vocational market.
February 18, 2014
Business
Daimler Trucks cutting up to 1,300 jobs
In a move that will leave 1,300 North American factory workers out of a job, Daimler Trucks North America is laying off 2,100 people worldwide, according to multiple reports.
February 1, 2013
Business
Daimler debuts advanced aero truck and trailer
Daimler Trucks announced an Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer initiative that it says provides a more fuel-efficient design between tractor and trailer.
September 19, 2012
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