Western Star and Orion go to DaimlerChrysler

DaimlerChrysler and Canada's Western Star Trucks Holding, Ltd., announce that DaimlerChrysler AG through its US subsidiary Freightliner will take over the truck maker based in Kelowna, British Columbia/Canada. The transaction still requires the approval of the Canadian and US antitrust authorities and is to be completed by the autumn. Along with the premium truck brand Western Star the Canadian manufacturer's portfolio includes the Orion bus brand.