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Honda Seeking Autonomous Vehicle Partners
After unveiling the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev. in some of the applications its has been deployed in during the past year, including firefighting,…
Kioti Tractor Opened New Canadian Facility
Kioti Tractor opened a new Canadian facility in Mississauga, outside of Toronto, Ont. Approximately 60,000 sq. ft. office and distribution space will reduce shipping and delivery times for Kioti Canadian dealers and increase support for…
Equipment Dealers Association: Beware Engine Software Overrides
A recent report from the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) reminds dealers that “right to repair” activists are misleading end users. EDA cautions dealers that any action to change or override emissions controls can lead to…
Textron Ceases Production of Dixie Chopper, Jacobsen Zero-Turns
Dealers have been notified that Textron Specialized Vehicles, the company that acquired Dixie Chopper just four years ago, has ceased production of Dixie Chopper and Jacobsen zero-turn mowers and Jacobsen Truckster L/M series utility vehicles.…
Kubota Announces New President & CEO
Kubota Tractor Corp. and Kubota North America announced Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida as the new President & CEO. Yoshida is a 37-year Kubota veteran. He most recently held the position of managing executive officer of farm…
NC Groups Partner With “Home For The Holidays” To Help First Responders, Vets Affected By Hurricane Florence
When Hurricane Florence slammed into North Carolina on September 14, 2018, as a category 1 rainmaker, it was clear that damage to the already rain-soaked state would be immense. As the state continues the recovery…