PPG's Durabed(R) Sprayable Bedliner Wins Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award
Sep 8, 2006
TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- PPG is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award for its Durabed(R) sprayable bedliner. The award was presented to PPG at Nissan's annual Global Supplier Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan. The Global Innovation Award was established by Nissan last year to h ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY SALUTES THE KINGS OF THE ROAD
Sep 7, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin OâBrien (626) 358-1100 (714) 448-0346 cell IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY SALUTES THE KINGS OF THE ROAD ON TRUCKERâS NIGHT WITH A SIX RACE SCHEDULE IRWINDALE, Calif. (September 6, 2006) â The kings of the road will be celebrated this Saturday (September 9) on Fleet Services Custo ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2006
Addition of 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab expands Saltillo production capabilities to five vehicles Flexible manufacturing allows production of multiple vehicles at one plant $48 million investment for commercial vehicle production expands plant by 120,000 square feet Introduction of all-new 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2006
September 2, 2006: Studies in America and France show that traffic planning systems can make road transports much more effective than today. More than 10% of fuel consumption can be cut by better planning and smarter driving. The Volvo Group is introducing an updated version of its Dynafleet transport information aid a ... Continue reading
August 2006 Top Selling Vehicles U.S. Scorecard
Sep 1, 2006
Sept 1, 2006; Reuters compiled a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through August of 2006 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles fell 7.5 percent or -329,212 units to 4,072,044. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Audi Q7 Didn't Audi hear the news? SUVs are dead, right? Well, no. True, the SUV market has flattened out, but it's still a significant portion of the American personal-transportation marketplace. The SUV segments are changing, and the vehicles themselves are diversifying. SUV ... Continue reading
CMT and Ryder Partner for Second Season of 'Trick My Truck'
Aug 31, 2006
-Ryder to Provide Reliable Replacement Trucks During the Customization Period- MIAMI, Aug. 31 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has partnered with CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, as the preferred alternative truck solution for ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 28, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions announced today it has been awarded a program to supply exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers representing approximately $13.0 million in sales over five years to DEUTZ AG, one of the ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Opens New Facility in Kansas City, MO.
Aug 26, 2006
- State-of-the-Art Facility is Designed to Enhance the Customer Experience - READING, Pa., Aug. 25 -- Penske Truck Leasing announced today that it opened the first of its newly designed, state-of-the-art facilities at 1111 N. Century Ave., Kansas City, Mo. The facility, which incorporates new design elements and advanc ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 23, 2006-- Significantly Above-Average Scores for Quality and Warranty Give International the Highest Ranked Spot in the Category International Truck and Engine Corporation has received the J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Vocational Segment Class 8 Tru ... Continue reading
US Rules Car Makers Must Disclose Black Box' To Vehicle Buyers
Aug 21, 2006
New DOT Rule Requires Automakers to Tell Consumers if New Vehicles Are Equipped with Event Data Recorders Automakers will be required, for the first time ever, to tell new car buyers if an Event Data Recorder (EDR) has been installed under a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Transportationâs National ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Heavy-Duty Truck Brands for Customer Satisfaction
Aug 17, 2006
Class 8 Truck Quality Declines Due to More Problems With Low-Emission Engines WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- For a second consecutive year, Kenworth ranks highest in heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction for over-the-road trucks, pickup and delivery trucks, and dealer service, while International Truck and Engin ... Continue reading
Aug 15, 2006
Ultracapacitors' Burst Power Capabilities Improve Starting Performance, Extend Battery Life SAN DIEGO and DETROIT, Aug. 14 -- Alcoa AFL Automotive and Maxwell Technologies announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of a cold start system for the commercial tran ... Continue reading
Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 34% Over Diesel
Aug 14, 2006
S Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 11, 2006 Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 34% Over Diesel Tampa, FL - August 14, 2006: US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB: USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week ending August 11, 2006. US Energy manufacturers and market ... Continue reading
Aug 14, 2006
CLEVELAND--Aug. 14, 2006--Eaton Corporation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today showcased the first-ever hydraulic hybrid diesel urban delivery vehicle. The EPA's patented hydraulic hybrid diesel technology is achieving a 60 to 70 percent improvement in fuel economy and more than a 40 percent reduc ... Continue reading
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