Those are true statements. As to the Series 60,
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Daimler AG has announced that Detroit Diesel engines will no longer be available for motorhomes or fire trucks starting in 2010, according to National Bus Trader magazine.
Detroit Diesel powerplants after that date will be available only to Daimler-owned companies, none of which produce motorcoaches.
The primary RV manufacturer affected by the change in Germany-based Daimler’s strategy will be Prevost Car Co., Sainte-Clair, Quebec, which provides bus shells to motorhome converters.
The magazine said the announcement will accelerate Prevost’s strategy to offer Volvo engines to various coach markets. Prevost is owned by Volvo Bus Corp., Gothenburg, Sweden.
“Detroit Diesel has assured … that they will fully support vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel engines now and in the future,” the periodical reported.
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With Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar no longer available to Newell, the big Cummins was their choice for all 2011 Newells. Coach 1401, a 2010 model is, to the best of my knowledge the first Newell with the Cummins ISX650. They are mating it to the Allison HD4060MH 6-speed transmission.
A big welcome to NewellClassic.com. Did you purchase your coach from Newell about Oct of 08? Nice coach. Glad to see you posting. It is good to have additional members that have some of the newer coaches. We should all be able to learn from your experiences.