OEM News Updates

The settlement is the latest in a series between truck and engine manufacturers and the California agency related to nitrogen oxide emissions.

For context, through the first four months of 2026, Mexican heavy-duty vehicle production was 21.97% lower year on year at 41,071 trucks and buses.

Attendees of the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo heard original equipment manufacturers welcome the prospect of IIHS ratings for larger vehicles.

While adapting to shifting emission regulations, equipment manufacturers are balancing investments in both diesel engine platforms and emerging powertrains.

The sale came about because General Motors is axing its Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty line, which is assembled at the Springfield, Ohio, facility.

PC-12 is touted as a regulatory-driven, technology-aligned upgrade while remaining backward compatible and manageable for fleets.

Construction of the South Korean company’s expansion of the Clarksville, Tenn., plant, which began in December 2023, is scheduled to be completed in June.

North American Class 8 truck orders jumped year over year in February, with ACT Research preliminary data showing orders rose 156% to 46,200 units.

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs jumped 11.5 points to 70.5, the highest level since overall inflation peaked nearly four years ago.