MarketBook Western Star Blog Archive

    Detroit Introduces Its 2027 Heavy-Duty Gen 6 Engines
    Posted On: February 19, 2026
    The latest Detroit engines comply with 2027 EPA standards and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks. ...
    Detroit Reman Plant In Hibbing, Minnesota, Breaks Ground On Facility Expansion
    Posted On: May 19, 2023
    The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series With The Introduction Of The All-New 57X Long-Haul Truck
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the 57X is its most advanced, fuel-efficient truck yet, with nearly 6% greater fuel efficiency than the 5700XE. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Offerings With Introduction Of All-New 47X
    Posted On: September 30, 2021
    The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America & Portland General Electric To Build Large, Public Charging Facility For Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The facility is designed to offer charging that is four times faster than the current fastest light-duty vehicle chargers and will also be entirely carbon neutral. ...
    Detroit DT12 Vocational Series Transmissions & Safety Systems Key Features On New Western Star 49X
    Posted On: October 2, 2020
    The new transmissions give the 49X increased torque and a GCWR of up to 330,000 pounds, and new safety features make the truck safer for everyone around it on the road and the jobsite. ...
    Western Star 49X: The Next-Generation Vocational Truck Has Arrived
    Posted On: October 1, 2020
    The manufacturer says the 49X is “the next generation of tough”; the new truck’s chassis is both stronger and more than 350 pounds lighter than that of the 4900, and is designed for easier upfits. ...
    Western Star Teases Heavily Tested Next-Generation Vocational Truck
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    The Daimler Trucks North America brand tortured its prototypes, subjecting them to the equivalent of 1 million miles of harsh, real-world duty in less than two months. ...
    A Closer Look At The Western Star 4700
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    Earlier this year, the truck manufacturer updated this popular truck and made it safer and more productive. ...
    Western Star Shows Off Updates To The 4700
    Posted On: January 30, 2019
    New engine options, improved upfitting, a refreshed interior, enhanced safety features, and more were on display at World Of Concrete 2019. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 2026-10-23
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 2026-10-21
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Can-Am Introduces 2027 Outlander Max X MR ATV Configuration For Mudding Enthusiasts
    Posted 2026-10-19
    Can-Am recently unveiled its 2027 model year lineup of Outlander ATVs featuring a new configuration, upgrades, and an option for a 10.25-inch touchscreen display. ...
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    Combines Lead Canadian Used Farm Equipment Market Changes In September
    Posted 2026-10-19
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used farm equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Crawler Dozers Lead Value Declines Across Canadian Used Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 2026-10-15
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 2026-10-14
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Declines Observed In Canadian Used Truck Auction & Asking Values
    Posted 2026-10-14
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Leisure Travel Vans Introduces The All-New Wonder FX
    Posted 2026-10-13
    Built on the Ford Transit 350 Cutaway chassis, the Wonder FX offers two distinct living spaces, a nearly king-size Murphy bed, and an available dedicated rear office, all within 25 feet. ...
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    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 2026-10-12
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 2026-10-12
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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