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These five semi-truck brands are made in America. Here's what to know about each of these trucks that are designed with American roads and drivers in mind.
Volvo goes dark and fast with the 2025 EX40 Performance Black Edition — a fully electric compact SUV with 440 hp and a stealthy look. In this review, we test its acceleration, handling, and premium ...
Testing the VNL in the freezing arctic is one way Volvo proves the truck is designed specifically for the North American ...
Greensboro, N.C., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Red Dot Award is globally regarded as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for outstanding design and this year a big-rig truck has ...
The transmission in a semi-truck does a lot of heavy lifting, but how do they actually work? Here are all the types of transmission these heavy duty trucks use.
Established truck manufacturers Freightliner and Volvo strengthened their foothold in the electric truck market. Tesla began Semi deliveries in December 2022, with PepsiCo being the first customer ...
Semi-trucks cover millions of miles each year delivering everything from apples to zithers. How long does a semi-truck engine last with good maintenance?
Volvo teaches kindergartners at Sternberger Elementary School about Stop Look and Wave, truck safety Volvo officials say Stop Look and Wave prevents thousands of crashes a year.
Volvo took the wraps off its new VNR regional haul truck at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, touting a 7.5% improvement in fuel economy and new safety offerings. The truck is a ...
Generative artificial intelligence company Waabi and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have announced a partnership to develop and deploy autonomous semi-trucks. Volvo plans to integrate Waabi's virtual ...
The Volvo-Waabi agreement is the latest example of autonomous driving technology developers partnering with major truck manufacturers to integrate and ultimately mass produce self-driving trucks.
My hesitation to write about the history of the Volvo VN is more personal in nature. Because Great American Trucks is about the history of trucking.