KBRA released research discussing the pandemic’s economic impact on aircraft values and lease rates. In this update to research published in April, KBRA provides its observations over the past four months and outlines its expectations for the industry moving forward. read more

SEP 22, 2020 - 5:25 am

Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned preliminary ratings to four classes of notes issued by Octane Receivables Trust 2020-1, a powersports equipment loan ABS transaction. read more

SEP 21, 2020 - 5:55 am

In the September 2020 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that class 8 and medium duty pricing were higher across the board in August. September should continue this recent trend. read more

SEP 21, 2020 - 5:50 am

Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 29,000 units were up 46% versus July and 96% better year-over-year, according to this month’s ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. read more

SEP 21, 2020 - 5:40 am

According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, the U.S. economy is recovering from the early-year pandemic-driven shutdowns but on a K-shaped trajectory rather than the earlier speculated V, U or L-like paths. read more

SEP 18, 2020 - 7:10 am

China’s heavy and medium commercial vehicle markets reported an uptick in sales during Q2/20, versus the ground lost from the severe setback in Q1/20 due to the COVID-19 virus, according to ACT Research’s China Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. read more

SEP 17, 2020 - 7:14 am

Preliminary information for August from ACT Research indicates that the U.S. trailer industry booked 27,500 net orders for the month, a 46% improvement from July and more than 150% better than August of last year. read more

SEP 16, 2020 - 7:00 am

GAMA released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings through Q2/20 (June 30). Piston, turboprop, business jet and helicopter deliveries declined across all segments during the first six months of 2020 as compared with the same period in 2019. read more

SEP 16, 2020 - 6:41 am

Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) were flat month over month in August, according to the latest preliminary data from ACT Research. Longer-term, volumes rose 46% compared with August 2019 and were up 21% when measured against the first eight months of last year. read more

SEP 16, 2020 - 6:38 am

Effenco Development, a provider of heavy duty vocational vehicle electrification and connected mobility, closed a C$10 million ($7.6 million) round of financing with the participation of the Business Development Bank of Canada and other investors. read more

SEP 15, 2020 - 7:15 am

ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook showed while other areas of the economy continue to suffer, North American commercial vehicle market metrics returned positive indicators. read more

SEP 14, 2020 - 7:22 am

ACT Research released the September installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report. Tim Denoyer, vice president and senior analyst of ACT Research, said, “higher freight rates are a one-way bet at this point.” read more

SEP 11, 2020 - 6:29 am

Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in August were 19,500 units, down 4% from July but up 75% based on a year-ago comparison, according to ACT Research. The NA Classes 5-7 market had orders of 19,400 units, up 16% month over month but 2% below their year-ago August volume. read more

SEP 3, 2020 - 7:15 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, economic indicators in recent months suggest the worst of the COVID-19 impact is in the rearview mirror. The report also explained the impact regulations will play on future commercial vehicle engine/powertrain demand. read more

SEP 2, 2020 - 7:01 am

Freight markets continue to be less impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the economy at large and a vaccine is seen as the key to unlocking a more broad-based recovery, according to the most recent Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest by ACT Research. read more

AUG 31, 2020 - 6:54 am