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Voices

Bailouts: No more, no way, no how

Almost 80 percent of readers said no to a federal bailout of Detroit as it faces bankruptcy.

August 12, 2013

Custom Rigs

One serious Series 60 in action at truck pull in N.Y.

A look under the hood of owner-operator Erich Owens’ 2001 Western Star powered by a 12.7-L Detroit capable of pushing 2,000 horsepower at a truck pull, then moving back to freight hauling serving the mushroom industry.

July 25, 2013

Voices

Should U.S. taxpayers bail out Detroit?

Weigh in on the much-debated topic of late, part of our Hot Buttons series — should municipal bankruptcy protections be routine for the federal government?

July 24, 2013

Custom Rigs

Gale Banks / Mike Ryan Racing super-turbo rig at Pike’s Peak

“Attending the Pike’s Peak hill climb needs to be on everyone’s bucket list!” says reader Don Christner — more here on Class 8 racer Mike Ryan’s performance at the June 30 event.

July 8, 2013

Business

Detroit’s automated-manual transmission coming to U.S. market

The Detroit DT12 automated-manual transmission that will be available exclusively in Freightliner Cascadia models equipped with Detroit DD15 engines starting next month.

April 29, 2013

Business

How to speak DPF

There’s no need to panic when a DPF light signals routine regeneration — at least in most cases.

August 13, 2012