Larger-Displacement 2.9L and 3.7L Vortec Inline Engines Deliver More Power
Jun 20, 2006
PONTIAC, Mich. - For the 2007 model year, GM's popular midsize trucks - Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon - as well as the HUMMER H3 SUV, feature new, larger-displacement inline four- and five-cylinder engines. The new Vortec 2.9L I-4 and Vortec 3.7L I-5 deliver more horsepower and torque than the engines they replace, ... Continue reading
240 HUMMERs Join HUMMER Homecoming 2006 Celebration
Jun 20, 2006
SOUTH BEND, IND. June 19, 2006; HUMMER owners from 34 states and provinces the United States and Canada, as well as members of a Japan-based HUMMER ownersâ club will converge June 19-23 in South Bend, Indiana â the home of AM General and the birthplace of the original HUMMER â for HUMMER Homecoming 2006. ... Continue reading
Isuzu for 2007: More Power for Pickups, More Safety for Ascender - But No Price Increase
Jun 19, 2006
New i-290 and i-370 Offer Larger 2.9- and 3.7-Liter Engines; Tire Pressure Monitoring System Added to Flagship SUV CERRITOS, Calif., June 19 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc., announced today that it will make significant improvements to its line of award-winning pickups and SUVs for the 2007 model year -- while keeping pr ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck Introduces First 4WD to Industry!
Jun 17, 2006
DALLAS, June 16 -- Today Tiger Truck introduced the first four-wheel drive capability into the light off-road vehicle category. "This 4x4 solution was probably the most sought option by our Dealer network and large Fleet operators," said Mike Ward, Founder and CEO of Tiger Truck. "We are pleased to continue our industr ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Achieves Milestone with Medium-Duty Engine
Jun 15, 2006
MBE 900 continues to grow in popularity in NAFTA market DETROIT, June 15 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has shipped its 100,000th MBE 900 medium-duty engine in the North American market. The MBE engine was delivered to the Freightliner Mount Holly, North Carolina, truck plant recently. Detroit Di ... Continue reading
Some Diesel Fuel Additives Not Appropriate for Diesel Engines
Jun 14, 2006
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=193616&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-25-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@afterma ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
TUSTIN, Calif., June 14 -- An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect example. In the first Ideal Vehicle Awards, announced today by automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, owners rate their new 2006 model year cars and trucks by how closely they come to their ideal. The cars or trucks that owners wo ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2006
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--June 13, 2006--Puradyn Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) today announced it has received the final results of the most thorough evaluation to date of the cost analysis and benefits of bypass filtration technology, conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Ve ... Continue reading
Breakthrough for Scania on the Chinese Market - Sales of 50 Tractor Units to Leading Gas Supplier
Jun 8, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 8, 2006-- Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) will supply the XinAo Group with 50 tractor units for the company's gas transportation around 18 cities in China. "Scania's sales in China are focused on operators who require vehicles with low operating cost and high uptime. XinAo Group represents this cust ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Arrange the World's Largest Competition for Workshop Personnel
Jun 7, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 7, 2006--The world's largest competition for workshop personnel is about to get underway. The organiser, Volvo Trucks, (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (BSE:VLV) is hoping for at least 12,000 participants from all over the world. The goal is to raise the level of competence of the personnel as well as th ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Secures $45 Million Contract to Supply Components for Iraqi Light Armored Vehicles
Jun 6, 2006
New Vehicle Program Will Help Protect New Iraqi Military from Threat of Explosive Devices CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 6 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has secured a role through BAE Systems to supply and integrate key chassis components and assist in the manufacturing of ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Broadens Product Range With Distribution Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 2, 2006
Gothenburg - June 2, 2006: Volvo, a manufacturer of long-haul trucks in Europe, is introducing two new models: the Volvo FL and the Volvo FE. The small and light model trucks are intended for a wider category of customers including bakers, fruit distributors and craftsmen. The trucks are a new business concept that com ... Continue reading
June 1 Marks Historic Milestone in Clean Diesel
Jun 1, 2006
* *News for Release: Thursday, June 1, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* June 1 Marks Historic Milestone in Clean Diesel * Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, DC - June 1, 2006) Starting today, EPA will require refiners and fuel importers to cut the sulfur content of ... Continue reading
Productivity Gap Among North American Automakers Narrows in Harbour Report 2006
Jun 1, 2006
* The labor productivity gap continues to narrow among all North American carmakers. * In-plant quality improvement has been the biggest driver of productivity improvement and is better for all automakers. * Nissan leads all manufacturers with 28.46 total labor hours per vehicle (excluding Mexico). * DaimlerChrysler im ... Continue reading
Green Light for 100 Percent Renewable Fuel; Scania's Engines Can Run on Fuel of Rapeseed Oil
May 31, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 31, 2006--Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) is meeting the increased demand for engines that can run on renewable fuels and is paving the way now for operation on 100-percent RME, Rapeseed Methyl Ester. After completing long-term tests, Scania can now guarantee operating reliability on 100 percent RME ... Continue reading
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