Oct 18, 2007
News Release Contact: Mike Knaack 574-294-8844 mknaack@taigmarks.com For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2007 Workhorse introduces new walk-in truck look UNION CITY, Ind. ââ¬â A lot has changed under the skin of the walk-in truck recently. Now it is also going to look a bit different. The premier delivery vehicl ... Continue reading
Nissan Completes Acquisition of Sweden's ATLET AB
Oct 17, 2007
TOKYO, October 17 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today the completion of its acquisition of ATLET AB on 16th through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., following approval from the European Commission. Mr. Toshio Aoki, General Manager of Industrial Machinery Division at Nissan Motor, is appointed as new c ... Continue reading
UPS Expands ''Green Fleet''with 306 Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Oct 8, 2007
ATLANTA--UPS today announced it was adding 306 alternative fuel vehicles to its "green fleet" by placing an order for 167 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery trucks while taking delivery of 139 new propane delivery trucks in North America. Additionally, the company has launched an initiative to use biodiesel fuel in ... Continue reading
Freightliner LLC Announces Company Name Change
Oct 5, 2007
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 5 -- Freightliner LLC today announced the upcoming change of its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Effective January 7, 2008, this corporate identity will reflect the company's role as steward of several highly regarded brands in a number of different industry sectors, and its rol ... Continue reading
UAW Notifies International Truck and Engine Corporation of ''Break'' from Negotiations
Oct 4, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--International Truck and Engine Corporation has been notified by the UAW that it has chosen âto take a break from bargainingâ in order to conduct a detailed examination of Internationalâs proposals, the company reported today. âWe are disappointed in the unionâs decision to br ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2007
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 3 -- The override of SB 540, which allows large tractor-trailer trucks to travel on rural, four-lane highways at the same speed limits as passenger vehicles, jeopardizes the safety of all of Illinois roadway users. Illinois had made significant strides in improving road safety, but yesterday's overri ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds Lower-Priced Tundras
Oct 3, 2007
Washington DC October 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. will add 13 more versions of its full-size Tundra pickup, including lower-priced models with fewer features, as Japan's largest automaker targets a bigger share of U.S. truck sales. Click here to see the Tundra in action. Changes for t ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has delivered five Volvo trucks that meet the stringent US10 truck emission standards to customer for field testing. The US10 standard becomes effective in 2010 and the trucks now delivered are equipped with the EGR and SCR emission-control systems. The VN model truc ... Continue reading
US Senate approves $23.6 bln for MRAPS for Iraq
Oct 1, 2007
WASHINGTON, Oct 1, 2007; Reuters reported that the U.S. Senate on Monday approved $23.6 billion in additional funding for mine-resistant armored vehicles as part of a mammoth defense spending bill for the 2008 fiscal year that began Monday. The bill passed by a vote of 92 to 3 and now heads into conference negotiations ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2007
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development and application of advanced technologies that help reduce traffic congestion and improve the safety of surface transportation systems, today announced that Melton Truck Lines, Inc., a premier air-ride flatbed carrier with significant international ... Continue reading
China's Sinotruck Begins Exporting Trucks To Vietnam
Sep 27, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 27, 2007: China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corporation (CNHTC or Sinotruck) started to deliver its first batch of trucks to Vietnam, Shanghai Securities News reported today. CNHTC, one of the largest heavy-truck producers in the world, has signed a long-term export contract with Vietnam automa ... Continue reading
World's Fastest Diesel at October 2 Motor Press Guild Luncheon
Sep 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, announces British construction equipment manufacturer JCB will have their DieselMax project team speak about its successful 350 MPH world-record run on the Bonneville Salt Flats. This advanced engineering ... Continue reading
Truck Showrooms Drive to New Locations, Literally - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 24, 2007
DETROIT - September 24, 2007: The ongoing real-estate slump is also causing a decline in truck sales, automakers report. As homebuilders look to tighten their expenses, many are using their current resources a little longer than they normally would. However, truck makers are hoping to open new doors, and new sales, by ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Right Technology for 2010
Sep 24, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cummins Inc. today announced its technology approach for on-highway engines to meet the more stringent 2010 EPA emissions standards. The company will use an evolution of its proven 2007 solutions to maintain power and torque with comparable fuel economy and maintenance intervals the same as today. Cum ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Competition Drives Large Pickup Truck Segment
Sep 19, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 19 -- Challenges within the automotive industry, coupled with fierce competition among automakers, are driving large pickup truck net prices closer together and leading to a 20-month high in market share, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The large pickup truck segment comprised 14 ... Continue reading
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