2007 Ford F-350 Vs. Ford F-450 Review - Evolution brings new monsters to the road.
Jul 29, 2007
We drive two new Ford Super Duty pickupsâF-450 & F-350. Another âShort Shiftâ* Review By Rex Roy Freelance Automotive Journalist For Hire Photos by the author and Ford Motor Company What monsters. In our âMine is bigger than yoursâ-obsessed culture, Fordâs new Super Duty pickups reign supr ... Continue reading
Penton's Truck Blue Book to Partner with DealerManage
Jul 25, 2007
NEW YORK--Pentonâs Truck Blue Book®, a leading provider of commercial vehicle identification and valuation information, and DealerManage, a premier provider of Web-based comprehensive truck and trailer dealer management systems, today announced a partnership to incorporate Truck Blue Book values into the Dealer ... Continue reading
Volvo Group; Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
Jul 25, 2007
Court Upholds Patent for Panelized Tarpaulin Systems
Jul 25, 2007
DETROIT--In a collaborative action between Sundance and Aero, The Federal District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan has affirmed the validity of Sundance, Inc.âs U.S. Pat.5,026,109 for panelized tarpaulin systems used on trucks and trailers. The jury found DeMonte Fabricating Ltd. and Quick Draw Tarpaulin ... Continue reading
Mine Resistant Military Vehicle Displayed on Capitol Hill
Jul 25, 2007
Advanced Design Protects Troops Against Roadside Bombs; Defense Secretary Calls Increased Acquisition Pentagon's Top Priority Why: According to the U.S. Department of Defense, more Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are required to increase survivability and mobility of troops operating in hazardous areas ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC:NAVZ) announced today that its military subsidiary, International Military and Government, LLC, has received an incremental order from the U.S. Marine Corps for 755 additional Category I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles valued at approximat ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Wins New Supply Contract for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP)
Jul 19, 2007
TROY, Mich., July 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has been selected by Armor Holdings, Sealy, Texas, to supply 1,170 vehicle sets of front and rear drive axles with brakes, drivelines, antilock braking systems and transfer cases, for the new generation of armored personnel carriers for the U.S. military -- the Mine Resistant ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Announces Quarterly Dividend
Jul 18, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share payable on September 4, 2007, to shareholders of record on August 10, 2007. Penske Automotive Group, Inc., headquartered in Bloo ... Continue reading
Accuride Introduces Bostrom's T-Series Plus Seat
Jul 17, 2007
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation introduced Bostrom Seatingâs new T-SeriesTM Plus Seat. âThe T-Series Plus offers a fully adjustable, sleek design allowing drivers to customize their seats for maximum personal comfort,â said Tony Pape, Accurideâs Vice President of Truck OEM and Export S ... Continue reading
2007 Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Review
Jul 15, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab 4WD Engine: 3.7-liter L5 Horsepower/Torque: 242 hp @ 5600 rpm/242 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 125.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 207.1 x 68.6 x 64.9 in. Tires: P265/75R15 Maximum payload: 1,516 lbs. Economy: 16 mpg ... Continue reading
Hot Fuel Web Site Launched to Educate Consumers
Jul 13, 2007
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo., July 13 -- Did you know you may not be getting your money's worth at the fuel pump? At warmer temperatures, liquids -- including diesel and gasoline -- expand, decreasing the amount of energy (Btu) per gallon purchased. The "Turn Down Hot Fuel" campaign will educate consumers on how "hot fuel" may ha ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Announces Winners of 2007 National Technical Challenge Event
Jul 13, 2007
READING, Pa., July 12 -- The 2007 Penske Truck Leasing National Technical Challenge featured a record-breaking 1,785 competitors from the U.S. and Canada, witnessed a repeat championship, and saw a young upstart winning it all during his first finals appearance. Penske's National Tech Challenge is a corporate competiti ... Continue reading
TUNDRA PROVE IT! Lets Consumers Test the All-New 2007 Toyota Tundra at the North Dakota State Fair
Jul 13, 2007
Tour lets drivers discover truck in person, while "proving" its top-of-the- line capabilities MINOT, N.D., July 12 -- Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour, "Tundra Prove It!" to the North Dakota State Fair in Minot on June 20- 28. Tundra Prove It! is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to exper ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck to Open Assembly Plant in Oklahoma for Chinese Trucks
Jul 10, 2007
POTEAU, Okla., July 9 -- In a ceremony announcing a milestone agreement today, the owners of Tiger Truck, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, State Senator Kenneth Corn, Poteau City Mayor Jeff Shockley and many other state and local officials, jointly announced the first Assembly Plant in the U.S. for vehicles designed by Ch ... Continue reading
Success of Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues with environmentally friendly diesel technology
Jul 5, 2007
Stuttgart, Jul 03, 2007; The DaimlerChrysler Truck Group has posted an outstanding number of orders for Mercedes-Benz Blue-Tec trucks. Customers from all over Europe have placed more than 100,000 orders for the vehicles since Mercedes-Benz became the worldâs first supplier to introduce the innovative diesel system ... Continue reading
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