The owner of DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt reported revenues of USD28.82bn, earnings of USD3.01bn and a net income of USD921.3m.

Paccar says that select Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built from 2024 onwards will be installed with Virtual Vehicle, an edge computing platform that provides access to telematics, real-time data and third-party applications directly from the vehicle.

The ‘389X’, available in day cab or 72”/78” Sleeper configurations, is a limited-run model with a distinctive black design of only 1,389 units, available to order from Peterbilt dealers.

The X15N, the newest in the X-Series of natural gas engines, will be offered in heavy-duty trucks manufactured by PACCAR subsidiaries Kenworth and Peterbilt.

The TX-18 series, which reportedly provides improved driveability and efficiency, is designed to work exclusively with MX engines in heavy-duty Peterbilt trucks.

Peterbilt's ARTech overlays technical information and objects on the real environment, using 3D and augmented reality views of chassis-specific trucks.

Meritor is ramping up sales of its electric powertrain for the North American market - the company is currently working with nine OEM partners. Outside of North America, Meritor is collaborating with partners in Europe, South America, and India.

Two Model 579EV trucks have been purchased by Kruger Energy and will begin operation in Quebec province by the end of the year.

Peterbilt Motors Company has delivered the first production Model 220EV to the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services in Anchorage, Alaska.

Peterbilt Motors Company of Denton, Texas, part of Paccar Inc, has launched a new range of medium-duty trucks, Model 535 and Model 536, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL (non-commercial driver-licence) lease and rental markets.

Peterbilt Motors Company, part of Paccar Inc, alongside its four new medium truck models, has launched the all-new Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission with updated Paccar PX engines.

Coinciding with the new medium-duty truck models for the Class 5&6 market segments,  Peterbilt Motors Company of Denton, Texas, part of Paccar Inc, has also  launched this new ‘medium’ truck design in the Class 7/8 market segments, under Model 537 and Model 548.