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ArvinMeritor to Host Investor Luncheon at 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show

ArvinMeritor to Host Investor Luncheon at 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show

PR Newswire TROY, Mich., March 25, 2011 TROY, Mich., March 25, 2011 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president, and Jay Craig, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a luncheon with investors and analysts at the annual Mid-America Trucking Show on Thursday ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas to Make Donations for Earthquake/Tsunami Victims

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas to Make Donations for Earthquake/Tsunami Victims

PR Newswire LAKE MARY, Fla., March 25, 2011 LAKE MARY, Fla., March 25, 2011 -- "We are all compelled to respond to this tragedy of historic proportions," said Koji Hasegawa, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MPSA). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and its group companies are donating ... Continue reading

Volvo: Mack Launches Medium Heavy Version of Granite Model

Volvo: Mack Launches Medium Heavy Version of Granite Model

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: “Considering the current economic climate, many companies are focusing on exactly how much truck they really need” The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) The Volvo Group’s US subsidiary Mack is launching a new medium heavy version of its highly succes ... Continue reading

AutoChina International Reports Unaudited 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Financial Results

AutoChina International Reports Unaudited 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Financial Results

SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChinaâ& acir c;‚¬??? or the “Companyââ& amp; amp; #130;¬???) , China’s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarte ... Continue reading

Titan Introduces New Radial OTR Tires for Loaders

Titan Introduces New Radial OTR Tires for Loaders

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of new key sizes to its radial OTR tire lineup — the Titan LDR 250 and the Titan MXL. “The LD250 has been a proven performer in the Titan lineup for years” “Tita ... Continue reading

Titan Introduces the IT525 Tire to Lineup of Radial Backhoe Tires

Titan Introduces the IT525 Tire to Lineup of Radial Backhoe Tires

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of the IT525 Tire to their lineup of radial backhoe tires. The IT525’s versatile design allows for smooth rides and increased lifespan on hard surfaces, as well as superior traction in ... Continue reading

Titan Introduces the DTE4 Haul Truck Tire to Lineup of Mining Tires

Titan Introduces the DTE4 Haul Truck Tire to Lineup of Mining Tires

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of the DTE4 Haul Truck Tire to their lineup of mining tires. The DTE4 offers a radial construction and a deep lug tread pattern that provides enhanced durability, excellent heat dissipation and super ... Continue reading

Accuride to Host Investor Day at Mid-America Trucking Show

Accuride to Host Investor Day at Mid-America Trucking Show

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation , a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, announced today that it will host an Investor Day at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 31. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will feature presentation ... Continue reading

Sumitomo's Shirakawa plant resumes production after Japan quake and offers relief aid to the communities affected

Sumitomo's Shirakawa plant resumes production after Japan quake and offers relief aid to the communities affected

Please find an update from Sumitomo Rubber Industries and FALKEN relating to resumption of production and the announcement of relief aid to communities affected. Sumitomo Rubber’s Shirakawa Factory has resumed its operations on Tuesday March 22nd. The operations had been suspended since the earthquake an ... Continue reading

Norwegian Post Becomes First Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric in Europe

Norwegian Post Becomes First Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric in Europe

PR Newswire OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics announce that Norwegian Post becomes the first European customer of the Ford Transit Connect Electric with order of 20 units The all-electric, zero-emission Ford Transit Connect Electric van has a targeted ran ... Continue reading

Volvo: Update on the Situation in Japan

Volvo: Update on the Situation in Japan

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: A little more than a week after the devastating earthquake and the resulting tsunami in Japan, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) (STO:VOLVA) has been able to shape a preliminary impression of the consequences for the Group. The fatalities after the catastrophe include two Japanese ... Continue reading

National Truck Protection Supports Green Initiatives and Partners with Cascade Sierra Solutions

National Truck Protection Supports Green Initiatives and Partners with Cascade Sierra Solutions

CRANFORD, N.J.--National Truck Protection (NTP), the leading independent provider of used truck warranties today announced that the company has formed a partnership with Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing fuel consumption and harmful exhaust emissions from heavy-duty diesel ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Give Away an iPad Each Day at ConExpo, Booth N-1257

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Give Away an iPad Each Day at ConExpo, Booth N-1257

FULLERTON, March 21, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation will be exhibiting the latest of its OTR and commercial truck tires at the upcoming March 22-26 ConExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be giving away an iPad a day for five days at its booth N-1257. “People go to Las Vegas to win, so we’re trying to help mak ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-250 Lariat Review

2011 Ford F-250 Lariat Review

2011 FORD F-250 LARIAT DIESEL REVIEW A Road Trip Sans Trailer By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We expected to be towing a trailer for this 2,500-mile road trip with the luxurious F-250 Super Duty Lariat Diesel. Let me tell you that story. If you're just interested in the review skip down a half dozen pa ... Continue reading

Volvo CE plans to spend 100 MUSD in its North American operations and bring its regional sales and rental activities to Shippensburg, PA, USA

Volvo CE plans to spend 100 MUSD in its North American operations and bring its regional sales and rental activities to Shippensburg, PA, USA

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: “It makes sense, when possible, to manufacture products close to where our customers are” Over the next couple of years, Volvo CE plans to spend 100 million USD in its Shippensburg, PA, USA manufacturing facility and start production of Volvo wheel loaders, excavato ... Continue reading

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