Hitting 200mph In The Bentley Continental GTC Speed. With The Top Down.

Ever wondered what it might feel like to hit 200mph? Ever wondered what it might feel like in a convertible? With the top down? Of course you have. You probably haven't had the opportunity to live out that dream just ...

2010 BMW 5-Series GT Replacing U.S. Wagon?

When it introduces the new 2010 5-series GT later this year to American shoppers, BMW may quietly wave goodbye to its traditional 5-Series station wagon."It's possible" that the new hatchback GT and its controversially shaped cargo area could take the ...

2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec VLong before Subaru introduced its WRX in the U.S. and Mitsubishi brought its Evo, Nissan sold the sporty SE-R version of its Sentra sedan. ...

Here’s the Story: 2010 Jaguar XJ In All Its Glory

With a "news" embargo finally expired, TuningTruck.com can bring you all the details and photos on the 2010 Jaguar XJ, unveiled tonight in a glitzy ceremony in London and set for a U.S. debut next month at the Pebble Beach ...

Megan Fox Forced To Wash Ferrari For Transformers ‘Audition’

Readers: we're sorry to report that Hollywood is, in fact, still sleazy. We've just received news that actress Megan Fox's audition for Michael Bay's original Transformers consisted of Bay filming Fox while she washed his Ferrari. We're not shocked by ...

Roush’s Latest Pony Car

Sometimes you run across something so bizarre, so outlandish, you just have to cover it even though it isn't all that relevant to new cars.So what do YOU think is the purpose of the rather, errrrr, unusual looking vehicle shown ...

Lexus to Build an IS F Convertible?

With the undeniable success of its recently introduced IS C convertible, it appears Lexus might be intent on capitalizing on the model's potential by offering the coupe/convertible in IS F guise with all the accompanying performance enhancements.The fine folks at Autoblog ...

Chip Foose builds a custom 2010 Ford Mustang

If you've ever seen Chip Foose at work, it's hard not to admire the guy. He's got more natural talent in his pinky finger than most of us car guys can dream of, and each of the vehicles he builds ...

Mazda MX-5 celebrate 20th birthday at Le Mans

It's hard to believe it's been two decades since Mazda first showed the world how to build a classic British sports car right. The roadster known as the Miata and MX-5 at different times and places around the world is ...

Daimler's Articles

Freightliner debuts RunSmart Predictive Cruise Control

Posted by admin on March 26th, 2009 at 15:22
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The next step in cruise control comes courtesy of Freightliner semis and GPS data company NAVTEQ. Freightliner broadened communication between the cruise control and map data: the GPS transmits information on the road ahead up to a mile, and then the cruise control computes the best speed at which to cover the distance with the greatest fuel efficiency. It's called RunSmart Predictive Cruise, and it employs slope data from the NAVTEQ

Daimler Trucks North America Opens Benchmark Plant in Saltillo, Mexico

Posted by admin on March 26th, 2009 at 14:43
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$300 million plant to create 1,600 jobs and 1,100 local supplier-based jobs
Greenfield site offers unique advantages, space for expansion
Saltillo to set benchmark standards for Daimler Trucks manufacturing facilities worldwide using its Truck Operating System (TOS)
Environmental protocols meet highest standards

Stuttgart, Germany / Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico – February 27, 2009 –

Daimler Freightliner Innovation Truck Latest Technologies

Posted by admin on March 26th, 2009 at 14:30
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Daimler Trucks North America Previews Latest Technologies on New Innovation Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show Building upon its extensive history in developing pioneering solutions, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is previewing the latest technologies on a new Innovation Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Innovation Truck features advanced technologies directly from