Toyota Motor US Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2016 sales of 213,125 units, a decrease of 5 percent from August 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in August 2016 compared to August 2015, sales were down 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota div ... Continue reading
GM and U.S. Army TARDEC Project Will Field-Test Fuel Cell Capabilities
Sep 1, 2016
WARREN, Mich. 2016-08-30– General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C. The vehicle is being ... Continue reading
GM US Auto Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
DETROIT September 1, 2016; Despite very tight dealer inventories, General Motors sold 212,915 vehicles to individual or “retail” customers in August, down about 5 percent from last year, but in line with the industry’s retail performance for the month. Based on initial estimates, Chevrolet’s retail market share ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM August 2016 U.S. Sales
Sep 1, 2016
Jeep® brand posts 12 percent sales increase in August compared with same month a year ago Five Jeep brand models up in August, led by 41 percent increase in Jeep Cherokee sales Dodge brand up 5 percent; six Dodge brand vehicles log year-over-year sales gains in August Ram Truck brand up 2 percent; Ram ProMaster and Ra ... Continue reading
Cummins and Peterbilt to Team Up on SuperTruck II
Sep 1, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. announced today that it will partner with Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR to develop and demonstrate technologies under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. “Cummins and the entire team is focused on developing technologies that can transform the indu ... Continue reading
Ladies Wanting To Take Up Truck Driving On The Rise +VIDEO
Aug 29, 2016
LONDON - August 29, 2016: Over 79% of ladies are keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, and there is a rise in younger women wanting to take up driving – according to FTA figures revealed today. A Twitter poll carried out by the Britain's Freight Transport Association, asked ladies if they were willing to drive a 4 ... Continue reading
JAC’s Versatile Frison Pick-Up Wins Acclaim Across South America and Beyond
Aug 26, 2016
BEIJING—JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has continued to expand sales of its Frison pick-up across South America, which was newly launched in Uruguay this month. The Chinese auto maker aims to repeat the sales success the model achieved in Chile, where it quickly became the No.1 Chinese pick-up after its releas ... Continue reading
2017 Ford F-Series Super DutySuper Duty Brings Largest Fuel Tank in Segment
Aug 26, 2016
Ford, America's truck leader, is taking heavy-duty trucks to the next level with the all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty - empowering customers with the most towing and hauling capability and the most horsepower and torque of any heavy-duty pickup truck. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???paginati ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names 2016 GMC Canyon Best Midsize Pickup Truck
Aug 24, 2016
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2016 -- Cars.com put the current lineup of midsize pickup trucks to the test in its Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge to determine the overall best option for buyers. Contenders included the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 2016 GMC Canyon, 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 2016 Nissan Frontier and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. A ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans Earn Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada™ Awards
Aug 22, 2016
TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Vans have made another strong showing among Vincentric's list of Best Fleet Value in CanadaTM award winners. While 2016 marks the fifth year in a row that the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has won in the Full-Size ¾-Ton Cargo and Passenger categories, the Metris is making its inau ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2016
NHTSA RECALLS: August 16-22, 2016: Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Bentley, Jeep, Buick, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Others ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2016
* This middle week in August is the traditional time for two of the most important car events in the country - the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit and the Monterey Car Week culminating in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. The former celebrates the automobile and motorcycle interests of everyman with ev ... Continue reading
2016 ROUSH F-150 SC A Hot Rod Pickup Review
Aug 19, 2016
2016 ROUSH F-150 SC A Hot Rod Pickup ReviewThis Roush F-150 is wild step beyond even the fancy pickups. Getting the Roush treatment means being massaged by a company infused with the chops of racing legend Jack Roush who once worked for Ford. Roush and his company are still tightly connected with Ford but he went off o ... Continue reading
Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion
Aug 18, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Asko, which is Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The company will together with Scania start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehic ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2016
SASA, Israel, August 18, 2016 -- Working to maintain security during the 2016 Rio Olympics, police forces in Brazil are using a unique armored vehicle made by Plasan, a leader in the design, development and integration of advanced armored protection systems for all types of wheeled and tracked vehicles. The 4x4 vehicle ... Continue reading
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