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Allison Fully Automatic Transmission Proves Successful for New Zealand Truck Racing Team

07 Apr, 2022

A New Zealand truck racing team built a successful Freightliner Arogsy racing machine using a slightly modified Allison 4500 Series™ fully automatic transmission and is currently building a similarly equipped machine for an attempt on Land Speed records Full Story

BELL to Integrate and Evaluate Allison’s Newest Off-Highway Transmission for Upgraded Articulated Dump Truck

05 Apr, 2022

Based on Allison’s proven 4000 Series™ on-highway transmission, TerraTran is a purpose-built variant for off-highway applications Full Story

Allison Transmission Completes Acquisition of AVTEC’s Off-Highway Transmission Portfolio and Component Machining Business

05 Apr, 2022

Allison Transmission announced it has completed the acquisition of India-based AVTEC Ltd.’s off-highway transmission business and AVTEC’s Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) off-highway component machining business. Full Story

Skip Bin Operator Shifts Fleet to Allison Automatics to Ensure Access to Drivers and Efficient Operations

25 Mar, 2022

A Sydney based skip bin company is switching its entire truck fleet to Allison Automatics to ensure it can attract drivers in a difficult market, as well as for the enhanced driver control and efficiency that Allison fully automatic transmissions provide Full Story

New Logistics Center for Allison Transmission Japan Begins Operations

24 Mar, 2022

The new Logistics Center will provide more stable supply to meet growing demand for fully automatic transmissions and enhances company’s after-sales service for the domestic market Full Story

Sälen Buss Invests in New Buses with Allison Transmissions for Increased Capacity and Smoother Driving

22 Mar, 2022

Since 2013, the family company Sälen Buss has had an agreement with SkiStar to run recreation buses going between the slopes and the cabins within Sälen's four ski areas. Ahead of the 2021-2022 season, Sälen Buss acquired two new Isuzu NovoCiti Life buses with Allison transmissions for increased capacity and a smoother ride for drivers and passengers. Full Story

LiuGong Wide Body Mining Dump Trucks Equipped with Allison 4800 Off Road Series™ Transmissions Exported to Colombia

16 Mar, 2022

Chinese exports of Allison equipped trucks provide global customers with uncompromising productivity and efficiency in the harshest environments Full Story

Allison Transmission Announces Collaboration with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation on Walk-In Van Program

10 Mar, 2022

Uprate variants of Allison’s 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™ transmissions designed to integrate with the new GM 6.6L gasoline engine. Full Story

Allison Transmission Partners with Mack Trucks to Expand Medium-Duty Product Portfolio

09 Mar, 2022

Allison’s 3000 Rugged Duty Series™ transmission will be offered in Mack MD Series trucks with a Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating of up to 45,000 pounds. Full Story

Hino Trucks Begins Real World Testing and Validation of Allison’s Next Generation Fully Electric Axle on Track for Production Launch

08 Mar, 2022

The Allison eGen Power™ 100D e-Axle Commences Testing and Validation in Hino’s XL heavy duty vehicles. Full Story