Detroit Diesel Press Releases

Catch Up On Our Latest Announcements

There's always something new and exciting at Detroit Diesel. Keep up on the latest announcements about our company, and our innovative engines, axles and transmissions with these press releases.

2009 Releases

• Detroit Diesel Re-Engages the North American Bus and Coach Industry for 2010 and Beyond
  November 20, 2009
• Thomas Built Redesigns Saf-T-Liner(r) EF Cockpit
  November 18, 2009
• Freightliner Previews 2010 BlueTec Coronado at OOIDA Headquarters
  October 27, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Applies for EPA Certification of 2010 Engines with BlueTec Emissions Control System
  September 29, 2009
• Daimler Trucks North America Senior Executive Outlines Five Key Steps to a Winning Game for 2010 at TMC SuperTech 2009
  September 22, 2009
• Meijer Places First U.S. EPA 2010 Fleet Order with Daimler Trucks North America
  September 2, 2009
• Daimler Trucks North America Adds $9,000 Surcharge for 2010 Cummins ISX15 Engine and SCR Emissions Technology
  September 1, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Unveils New Two-Year Extended Warranty on Powerpacks Replacement Fuel Injectors
  August 17, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Continues Innovation and Environmental Leadership with Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaning and Recycling
  May 13, 2009
• Detroit Diesel DD15™ Wins TWNA Technical Achievement Award
  May 13, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Wins Modern Productivity Award for Manufacturing Plant
  May 6, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Launches New Green Initiatives
  May 6, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Delivers First BlueTec^® Customer Demo Units
  May 5, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Introduces the DD16™ Engine with BlueTec^® Technology
  March 19, 2009
• Detroit Diesel BlueTec^® SCR Technology Weathers 12 Million Miles of Testing
  February 8, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Previews its BlueTec^® SCR Technology at TMC
  February 8, 2009
• Detroit Diesel and ESOC Commercial Truck Develop Environmentally Safe Fuel System Priming Device for DD15™ and DD13™ Engines
  January 22, 2009
• Detroit Diesel Launches Advanced Diagnostics Features for DDDL
  January 20, 2009

2008 Releases

• Loyalty to Detroit Diesel and the Series 60 Runs Deep with McKevitt Trucking
  November 17, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Reaches BlueTec SCR Testing Milestone
  November 6, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Launches New Web Site
  August 25, 2008
• Powerful Detroit Diesel DD15™ Engine Now Available for Western Star
  August 21, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Unveils the All-New DD13™
  August 5, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Customer to be Featured on Trick My Truck
  May 14, 2008
• Detroit Diesel DD15™ Engine at SAE Government and Industry Meeting
  May 12, 2008
• Detroit Diesel DD15™ Engines in High Demand For Heavy-Duty Applications
  April 30, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Offers Free Upgrades to significantly Boost Fuel Economy for EPA '07 Series 60^® Customers
  April 18, 2008
• Detroit Diesel DD15 Demand It All Tour Travels Across Country
  April 3, 2008
• Detroit Diesel Adopts Daimler-Proven BlueTec^® System for All Heavy-Duty EPA 2010 Engines
  March 27, 2008

2007 Releases

• World-Class in Every Respect: Detroit Diesel DD15 Debuts
  October 19, 2007
• Detroit Diesel G2 Training Program Wins Training Magazine's Top 125 Award
  April 13, 2007

2006 Releases

• Detroit Diesel Offers New Rating for 2007 Medium-Duty Engine
  November 28, 2006
• Freightliner LLC Supports Customer Demonstration Vehicles Equipped with MBE Engines
  October 20, 2006
• Freightliner LLC Showcases Comprehensive Readiness Program for MBE Engines
  October 20, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Donates Engine for Second Season of CMT’s ‘Trick My Truck’
  September 27, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Making Progress for Introduction of New Rating for Australian Heavy-Duty Engine
  September 21, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Performs First In-Use Compliance Testing
  August 09, 2006
• Detroit Diesel’s Series 60® Rates No. 2 on ‘10 Best Diesel Engines Ever’ List
  July 31, 2006
• Detroit Diesel ‘Steps Up’ Engine Overhaul Capability
  July 10, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Launches Redesigned Web Site
  June 30, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Offers ‘The Real Deal’ When it Comes to Parts and Service
  June 27, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Joins Wayne County and Redford Township in Sponsoring New Splash Pad at Capitol Park
  June 26, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Achieves Milestone with Medium-Duty Engine
  June 15, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Launches New Engine to Support Australian Trucking Market in 2008
  June 8, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Reiterates EPA '07 Readiness at Diesel Technology Forum Event
  May 8, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Emphasizes MBE 900 and MBE 4000 Engine Readiness at Diesel Technology Forum Event
  May 8, 2006
• Detroit Diesel G2 Technician Program Offers Faster Service, Improved Quality
  April 17, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Conducts Testing for Motorcoach and Firetruck Applications for 2007
  April 6, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Reaffirms Commitment to Motorcoach and Firetruck markets
  April 6, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Displays 2007 Engines at WasteExpo
  April 5, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Says ‘We’re Ready for EPA ’07!’
  March 23, 2006
• Diesel and Freightliner LLC Demonstrate EPA ’07 Readiness with Extensive Testing and Close Collaboration
  March 23, 2006
• Detroit Diesel, UAW Local 163 &Redford Township Support Louisiana Community with Water Treatment System
  March 14, 2006
• Diesel and Freightliner LLC Demonstrate EPA ’07 Readiness with Extensive Testing and Close Collaboration
  February 24, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Selects Johnson Matthey Technology for Retrofit Program
  February 15, 2006
• Detroit Diesel’s Chuck Blake to Speak at Annual Technology and Maintenance Council Meeting
  February 14, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Donates Engine for CMT’s ‘Trick My Truck’ Show Participant
  February 13, 2006
• Detroit Diesel Announces New Director of Marketing
  January 17, 2006

2005 Releases

• Detroit Diesel &UAW Local 163 Partner with Redford Township to help community in Louisiana
  December 21, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Makes Significant Investment in Service Technicians
  December 15, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Strengthens Leadership Team with New General Manager
  November 30, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Practices the Ultimate Form of Recycling
  October 5, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Strengthens Sales Staff with New Structure; Personnel Appointments
  September 16, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Powers School Bus Transportation with Mercedes-Benz 900 Medium-Duty Engine
  September 16, 2005
• Freightliner to Transfer Ownership of Fire and Emergency Vehicle Operation
  September 7, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Says Remanufactured vs. Rebuilding is Really No Contest
  September 7, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Names New Plant Manager
  September 7, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Makes Efficiency Gains Through Heavy Truck Engine Project
  August 31, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Celebrates 75,000th Diesel Engine for Penske Truck Leasing Corporation
  August 15, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Announces Management Appointments
  August 5, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Continues Collaboration with U.S. Department of Energy
  June 7, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Announces Engine Readiness for 2007 Emission Standards
  March 31, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Enhances Vocational Offerings with New MBE 900 and 4000 Ratings and Features
  March 31, 2005
• Detroit Diesel to Feature New Product Offerings and Solutions at 2005 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
  March 31, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Launches Enhanced 14-Liter Series 60^® Engine
  March 31, 2005
• Detroit Diesel, Freightliner LLC Announce Plans for Major Upgrade of Redford, Michigan Facility
  February 23, 2005
• Detroit Diesel to Manufacture All New Heavy-Duty Engine at Redford Manufacturing Facility in 2007
  February 23, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Announces New Medium-Duty Engine Assembly Line to Debut at Redford Facility
  February 23, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Breaks Ground on New$8 Million Facility in Ohio
  January 26, 2005
• Detroit Diesel Announces New Power Guard^® Oil Specification
  January 13, 2005
• DaimlerChrysler Off-highway Solidifies Presence in North America with the Formation of MTU Detroit Diesel
  January 11, 2005