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Allison Transmission awarded $162 million contract to provide X1100 transmissions to the U.S. Army through 2021

Apr 30, 2020

The contract awarded to Allison Transmission will support the sustainment of the Army’s Abrams Main Battle Tank fleet Full Story

Mercedes-Benz delivers 147 city buses equipped with Allison transmissions to Uruguay

Apr 29, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Brazil is exporting to Uruguay their new OH 1721 low-floor buses. Equipped with Allison Torqmatic® T 270R™ transmissions, the buses were delivered late 2019 and became operational early this year. Full Story

Hino Team Sugawara Praises the Allison Fully Automatic Transmission

Apr 28, 2020

Hino Team Sugawara competed in the truck division of the Dakar Rally 2020, one of the world's toughest off-road races. This time, the rally was held in Saudi Arabia over 12 stages from January 5-17, 2020. Full Story

In Rio, prototype buses with Allison automatic transmissions have already run over 1.1 million kilometers

Apr 15, 2020

With head offices in Rio de Janeiro, Caprichosa Auto Onibus has always been at the forefront of urban commuting buses technological advancements. In the quest for innovations to bring the business’s fleet to a new level of development, the company decided to see how a fully automatic transmission performs in their vehicles. Full Story

Allison Transmission Provides Update on Impact of COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today provided a business update in light of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. Full Story

COVID-19 Update

Mar 27, 2020

Allison Transmission has informed its workforce that due to reduction in supply availability, decreased customer demand and unforeseen circumstances outside of our control, difficult but necessary organizational changes including layoffs are necessary. Full Story

COVID-19 Update

Mar 23, 2020

Allison Transmission has been notified that we have an employee who has a presumed-positive case of COVID-19. We wish a speedy recovery and strong health to that individual and their family. Full Story

Allison Transmission introduces its newest product line at Busworld

Mar 20, 2020

Allison Transmission, a leader in propulsion solutions, introduced its most advanced technologies for midi buses, city buses and coaches at Busworld. Full Story

Allison Transmission cements its position with Hanson Cement

Mar 17, 2020

Hanson Cement, a leading cement company, committed to Allison fully automatic transmissions in its new fleet of Hino trucks because of their ease of operation and the need to attract drivers. Full Story

Isuzu’s New Gasoline-Powered Class 5 Truck Features Allison Transmission with Power Takeoff Option

Mar 11, 2020

To meet emissions regulations, Isuzu is offering its N-Series trucks with gasoline engines and Allison 1000 Series™ RDS transmissions Full Story