Jan 5, 2012
PwC's automotive analyst group, Autofacts, today announced that it expects 2012 global light vehicle assembly will exceed 79 million units, an increase of 6.8% from 2011's total. Although many market uncertainties will carry over into 2012, Autofacts remains optimistic that the global automotive industry outlook will b ... Continue reading
Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit at The Work Truck Show 2012
Jan 3, 2012
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit is held March 5-6, 2012, in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
Scania Will Lower Production Rate Due to Slowing Demand
Dec 31, 2011
Sweden--Regulatory News: The slowdown in Europe and the Middle East has continued. Meanwhile we are also seeing a lower rate of order bookings from other markets Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) foresees a continued slowdown in demand in various markets and, starting in January, will lower the production rate at its units i ... Continue reading
NHTSA INVESTIGATION : CHEVROLET EXPRESS
Dec 29, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model/ Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 1500 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2500 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 3500 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS LLC NHTSA Action Number : PE11040 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Date Investigation Opened : December 14, 2011 Date Investigation Closed : O ... Continue reading
2012 Ram Cargo Van Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 27, 2011
2012 Ram Cargo Van >A City-Friendly Holiday Helper By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (RM012_001CV.jpg) December 2011, Chicago, IL â The Ram Truck Brand Team made a Holiday Season stop in the Windy City to talk with the Midwest Automotive Media Association (M.A.M.A.) about their city-fr ... Continue reading
American Truck Group Brings Christmas to Gulfport!
Dec 23, 2011
The American Truck Group (ATG) decided to share a little Christmas cheer Monday. As part of their employee Christmas party, the trucking company, located off of I-10 and Canal Road in Gulfport, handed out hundreds of presents to children. They invited their families, customers, vendors and the Boys and Girls Clubs of H ... Continue reading
IIHS Names 115 Top Safety Picks For 2012 Models +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2011
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick Stronger roofs lead to another record year for award ARLINGTON, VA â The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. Fr ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2011
SpeedGauge, a leading provider of business intelligence and location-based analytics for the trucking and insurance industry, is taking speed monitoring to a new level. While SpeedGauge has long provided speed tracking on streets and highways around the world, today the company announced the release of SpeedGaugeAnywhe ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Becomes Member of American Trucking Associations
Dec 7, 2011
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) has joined the American Trucking Associations (ATA), a national trade association of the trucking industry. Members of ATA have the opportunity to help better the trucking industry and drive it forward. "I am excited about becoming an ATA member. TravelCenters of America pro ... Continue reading
November 2011 U.S. Auto Sales Rise Near Two Year High
Dec 2, 2011
By Detroit December 1, 2011; Bernie Woodall and Deepa Seetharaman writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales rose 14 percent in November, paced by gains at Chrysler Group LLC and Volkswagen AG, as consumers returned to showrooms even without the lure of a big year-end sale. Chrysler and VW posted the highest per ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD review by John Heilig
Nov 13, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Model: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Engine: 5.3-liter Vortec V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 221.3 x 791 x 76.6 in ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Ridgeline Adds New Sport Model, More Style and Fuel Efficiency
Nov 6, 2011
Updates include a new Ridgeline Sport model, new front styling and improved fuel efficiency on all models Text Only 2012 Ridgeline 2Nov2011B.doc Add to Basket Remove from Basket Printer Friendly 11/02/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda's four-door, five-passenger pickup receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel ec ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2011
It was green, cutting-edge, and crowded. SAE International's Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, which wrapped up at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., was one of the best attended in the eight-year history of the conference. The two-day conference saw 1,138 attendees pass through the door ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Named Truck of Texas - Yahoo!
Oct 24, 2011
Ford's 2012 F-150 full-sized pickup truck received top honors when members of the Texas Auto Writers Association named it the Truck of Texas in this year's nationally recognized competition. Â Its stable partner, the F-250 heavy duty received the award for its category, giving Ford a sweep this year, according to Lind ... Continue reading
SC Launch Presents 'Big Check' Investments at InnoMobility
Oct 19, 2011
SC Launch, an SCRA affiliate focused on high technology economic development, presented big check" investments to newest Portfolio Companies SmartTruck and Dannar during the InnoMobility Conference in Greenville yesterday. Based in Greenville, SC, and focused on increased fuel efficiency, SmartTruck is in its first p ... Continue reading
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