Ford makes further cuts to truck production, plans smaller pickup as gas prices dent sales
May 21, 2008
DETROIT May 20, 2008; Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will further cut production of its pickups and large sport utility vehicles, which have seen sales plummet due to high gas prices and the slump in housing construction. The company, anxious to hold onto ... Continue reading
As Diesel Prices Rise, Biodiesel Offers Savings, Republic National Distributing Company Finds
May 21, 2008
GOLDEN, Colo., May 20 -- Diesel prices are escalating, rising by nearly a dollar per gallon over the last three months. As the cost of petroleum fuel escalates, shrewd fleet operators and drivers of diesel passenger cars are finding it even more economical to convert to Blue Sun Fusion, a premium B20 biodiesel. Republi ... Continue reading
Daimler AG's Freightliner SC plant gets 2,000 truck UPS order
May 16, 2008
WILMINGTON, N.C. May 15, 2008; Jim Brumm writing for Reuters reported that a large order for trucks, including hybrid electric vehicles, by United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will mean steady work for the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, over the next eight or ... Continue reading
UPS Places Largest Order for 'Green' Trucks Ever With Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)
May 14, 2008
- Milestone for Daimler's world-wide 'Shaping Future Transportation' initiative - UPS 'Green Fleet' to expand with 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles and 300 Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles GAFFNEY, S.C. and STUTTGART, Germany, May 14 -- The largest order of alternative-fuel and drive-train commercial vehicles to-date was pl ... Continue reading
May 12, 2008
Las Vegas, NV May 12, 2008; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry as part of the opening day of the 14th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo 2008. The awards honor excellence in individuals and/or organizations that have adv ... Continue reading
Sterling Trucks Introduces Natural Gas-Powered Vehicle with Cummins Westport Engine
May 12, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA May 12, 2008; Cummins Westport Inc. ("CWI") (Toronto:WPT.TO - News), a leading provider of high-performance, alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced today that Sterling Trucks of Redford, Michigan has launched a new Sterling® Set-Back 113, its first natural gas vehicle, fe ... Continue reading
Star Coaches Selects TireVigil(TM) Pro Tire Monitoring and Management System
Apr 30, 2008
TROY, Mich., April 30 -- TireStamp Corp. the leader in tire pressure monitoring and asset management solutions, today announced that after a 12 week trial Atlanta-based Star Coaches Inc. has selected TireStamp's TireVigil(TM) Pro system for monitoring the tires on its fleet of luxury motorcoaches. Star Coaches will rol ... Continue reading
GM: We Lost $3.5Billion 1Q 2008 BUT Operations Beat Expectations - Complete Details
Apr 30, 2008
First quarter revenue of $42.7 billion Positive adjusted automotive earnings before tax, with improvement of over $160 million Positive reported automotive earnings before tax, down by $118 million Adjusted net loss of $350 million, reported net loss of $3.3 billion Continued strong results in emerging markets Liquidit ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2008
DETROIT April 30, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp today posted a first-quarter loss due to a costly supplier strike, waning demand for its most profitable vehicles and charges related to struggling former subsidiaries, although results beat Wall Street expecta ... Continue reading
National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Fontana to Promote Safe Driving
Apr 29, 2008
FONTANA, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Life-saving highway driving tips were presented today as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour by top professional truck drivers. The Share the Road event served as the kick-off to GE's Trailer Sales Showroom Grand Op ... Continue reading
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
Apr 29, 2008
TONTITOWN, Ark., April 29 -- P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. today reported net loss of $2,828,326 or diluted and basic loss per share of $0.29 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. These results compare to net income of $1,264,931 or diluted and basic earnings per share of $0.12 for the quarter ended March 31, 20 ... Continue reading
GM to lay off 3,550 at SUV and Pick-Up Factories
Apr 29, 2008
DETROIT April 29, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that the dwindling U.S. auto market and an accelerating shift from trucks to cars has brought grim layoff news to four General Motors Corp. factories. The company announced Monday that it plans to cut one shift each at pickup truck and large sport utility ... Continue reading
2008 Ford F-350 4x4 DRW Review
Apr 23, 2008
FORD F-350 4X4 DRW (DUALIE) CREW CAB A Full Zoot Work Truck By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just over a year ago the Ford folks brought waves of journalists to Texas hill country to introduce the new Super Duty trucks - F-250, F-350 and F-450 series. After all, Texas is truck country and proud of it. I ... Continue reading
Iveco Trucks Look to Make Impact at Beijing's AutoChina 08 - TRUCK VIDEOS!!!
Apr 22, 2008
TURIN, Italy - April 22, 2008: Iveco is underlining the importance of its presence in China by appearing for the first time alongside its local partner, SAIC â Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, at Auto China 2008, the Chinaâs largest automotive trade show, which opened its doors yesterday in Beijing a ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces First Quarter 2008 Conference Call
Apr 21, 2008
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 21 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer, and ... Continue reading
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