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Enhanced Bendix System Available in Kenworth Models

Bendix Commercial Vehicle System’s advanced driver assistance system is available for new heavy- and medium-duty Kenworth trucks, the company announced March 13.

March 13, 2020
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Kenworth Announces New Twin Steer Configuration

Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced a new factory-installed twin steer configuration for its Kenworth T880 intended for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-inch axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall load-carrying capacity.

March 11, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Kenworth, Meritor Partner on Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks

Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced it will collaborate with Meritor Inc. on electric powertrain development for its T680E model Class 8 battery-electric vehicles.

February 20, 2020
Business

Rihm Kenworth Adds Minnesota Facility

Rihm Kenworth announced it opened a 28,000-square-foot full-service and leasing facility in Mankato, Minn.

January 3, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Ontario Relocates Peterborough Facility

Kenworth Ontario-Peterborough has relocated its full-service dealership to a newly constructed facility to enhance customer support, the company announced in a Nov. 25 news release.

December 2, 2019
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Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks

ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

October 27, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Offers Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels

Kenworth Truck Co. announced the availability of the new Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with alternative styling for its heavy- and medium-duty conventional truck models.

July 25, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Papé Kenworth Northwest Adds Washington Location

Papé Kenworth Northwest announced it opened a 6,600-square-foot parts and service facility in Bellingham, Wash.

July 22, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Paccar Parts Makes Chrome Options Available

Paccar Parts has made available new chrome options for the Kenworth W990 model.

May 2, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Initiates $140 Million Expansion

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth Truck Co. on April 24 broke ground to officially start construction on a $140 million, 120,000-square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant.

April 24, 2019