Jan 20, 2007
- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel effici ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Engines revving and horns blaring, the convoy of three brand-new trucks arrived with much fanfare at the headquarters facility of Forgotten Harvest in Southfield. Klaus Entenmann, President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC, piloted the first truck on snow-covered ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Presents Hybrid Technology in the US
Jan 11, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At an event being held at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLB) today is rolling out its internally developed unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles, I-SAM. The event is part of the Volvo Groupâs broad-based investment in commercially viable hybrid tec ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
Development vehicle offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, fewer emissions TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation, Bentonville, Ark., have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle, which is believed to be the f ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2007
What: DaimlerChrysler Financial Services (DCFS) will deliver three additional 2007 trucks with 18-foot refrigerated van bodies (see picture enclosed) to Forgotten Harvest, including one Freightliner M2 and two Sterling Acterra trucks. Forgotten Harvest is a Southfield-based non-profit organization which provides perish ... Continue reading
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp and Volvo Truck First With Factory-Installed Alcolock
Jan 9, 2007
TORONTO, January 8 -- Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp (ACS) will be the first ignition interlock manufacturer to provide its products directly to the assembly line of a major vehicle manufacturer. Unlike other aftermarket ignition interlock systems, the Volvo Alcolock(TM) will be installed into Volvo trucks at the ... Continue reading
2007 Roush Stage 3 Ford F-150 Review
Jan 4, 2007
Track Star By: Rex Roy Photos: The Author What we have before us is the latest creation from the Jack Roush racing and industrial empire. His personal and corporate relations with Ford have promulgated numerous offspring, including the recently released Stage 3 Mustang. This relationship is so close that these Roush pr ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2006
HONDA RIDGELINE International Truck of the Year By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Ridgeline is Hondaâs award-winning full-size pickup truck. And we really mean award-winning. Honda swept car and truck of the year awards this year at the major motor shows with the advanced new Civic and the innovativ ... Continue reading
Polk Study Finds Auto Industry Lagging in Building Loyalty Impressions Among Minority Customers
Dec 20, 2006
Findings presented at tri-city multicultural marketing seminar SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Less than 15 percent of African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic-American car buyers believe the auto industry is "best in class" at developing customer loyalty, according to a recent study by R. L. Polk & Co. "Auto manufa ... Continue reading
Umea's 2006 Eco-Award Goes to Volvo's Truck Cab Factory
Dec 19, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--The Volvo Trucks cab factory in Umea has received the local authority's eco-award for 2006. In its statement, the local authority cites the company's long-term environmental investments which have resulted in a reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide and solvents. Environmental Affairs manager Kj ... Continue reading
Prism's Truck Blue Book Launches Truck Blue Book Online $339.95 Per Annum
Dec 18, 2006
NEW YORK--Prism Business Mediaâs Truck Blue Book®, a leading provider of commercial vehicle identification and valuation information, today announced the launch of its new Truck Blue Book Online site, which provides instant access to 20 years of medium and heavy duty commercial truck valuation data via the Web. ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck Introduces Largest Capacity Off-Road Truck
Dec 16, 2006
DALLAS, Dec. 15 -- Tiger Truck began deliveries of the Champ 4500 today. This full-sized truck has a true useful load of more than 3,300 lbs. The cargo bed of the 2-door standard cab model is a generous 103" x 62" with no wheel hump and is easily the largest capacity bed in the category. A drive-away Champ starts at $1 ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Named 2006 Diesel Progress Newsmaker of the Year
Dec 14, 2006
WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 14 -- Oshkosh Truck Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. has been named the 2006 Newsmaker of the Year by Diesel Progress magazine. The award, announced in the magazine's December 2006 issue, is given annually to the company, person, technology, market or industry subject that made the most news in the preceding 1 ... Continue reading
Volvo Invests in Conductor Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Dec 7, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Semi-conductor material silicon carbide is one of the hottest substances today in the world of research into hybrid vehicles. Volvo Technology Transfer is now investing in a company that has developed an energy-efficient conductor made of silicon carbide. The conductor is used, among other things, wh ... Continue reading
Pickup Truck Buyers Influenced By Brand Origin and Styling
Nov 30, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Although the large pickup truck segment encompasses both domestic and import brands, vehicle brand origin continues to be a top reason new-vehicle buyers avoid certain large truck models, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Avoider Study(SM) released today.The study, whi ... Continue reading
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