CVBN Newscast Nov. 4, 2025: Tech Advancements, Virginia’s Green Fleet, & Isuzu’s New Factory
The commercial vehicle industry is moving fast! Get the full rundown of the latest headlines in this week’s CVB Network Newscast.
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Tech Roadmap for Progress at the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit
Work Truck Solutions recently convened industry leaders for the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit, a forward-looking event focused on innovation, strategy, and the evolving commercial vehicle space. One of the standout sessions, “Tech Roadmap for Progress,” was moderated by Alex Young, Chief Product Officer at Work Truck Solutions. The...
New Commercial Vehicle Market Reflects Transitions in Q3 2025 Amid Pricing Adjustments and Inventory Realignment
(Work Truck Solutions: Chico, CA) — Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, has released its Q3 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, revealing a market in transition. Movement (sales), pricing trends, and Days-to-Turn (DTT) metrics suggest a recalibration phase as inventory levels and buyer behavior work toward equilibrium. New...
CVBN Newscast Oct. 17, 2025: CARB Flexibility, $500 EV Credits, & New Kestrel Work Truck
This week’s Commercial Vehicle News Update is packed with major shifts affecting fleet operations, from critical regulatory changes to new vehicle and charging incentives. Get the rundown on the top three stories driving the industry now.
U.S. Electric Truck Manufacturer Harbinger Launches Medium-Duty Vehicle Sales in Canada
(Harbinger: Garden Grove, CA) — Harbinger, a leading medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer, today announced that its medium-duty electric and hybrid-electric vehicles are now available for purchase across all provinces and territories in the Canadian market. The company is currently accepting orders through its Canadian dealer Safetek Specialty Vehicles,...
The Commercial Vehicle Market: Stable Growth Amid a “Messy Middle” of Disruption
The commercial vehicle industry is navigating a period of profound transformation, characterized by stable long-term growth yet significant disruption in technology, power, and workforce talent. During the 2025 Fall Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS), Kathryn Schifferle, founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions and Jameel Ghata, Chief Strategy...
New Propane Autogas Station Supports Clean Energy Access for Virginia Fleets
(PERC: Washington, D.C.) — Virginia’s clean transportation network took a step forward today as leaders from across the state gathered to celebrate the opening of a new propane autogas refueling station near Richmond International Airport. It will serve local fleets including Henrico County Schools’ propane-powered school buses and Park ‘N...
Isuzu Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Plant In South Carolina
(Isuzu North America: Anaheim, CA) — Isuzu North America Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new 1,000,000-square-foot production facility in Piedmont, South Carolina. This event marks a major milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the North American market. Groundbreaking Ceremony The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by numerous...
Turning Challenges into Progress
When the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) wrapped up this fall, one idea continued to echo long after the final session: challenges can become opportunities. That theme, “Turning Challenges into Progress,” wasn’t just a tagline. It captured the tone of every discussion, from conversations about shifting customer expectations to the...
Section 179: Turning Tax Benefits into Smart Business Decisions
Join host Steve Henning as he sits down with industry expert Gil Weiss (Training Team USA) to break down Section 179 of the IRS tax code. Steve and Gil discuss recent changes and explain how businesses can leverage accelerated depreciation to deduct the cost of commercial vehicles (including heavy SUVs...
