May 27, 2006
Nissan Primastar has won the award for Best Medium Van in the 2006 Commercial Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented to Nissanâs fleet sales director, Dave Murfitt, at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 18 May. The Commercial Fleet World Honours are presented annuall ... Continue reading
Get an Instant Overview of the French Truck Market, Including Market Estimates for 2006
May 26, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37547) has announced the addition of France Trucks 2006 to their offering. France Trucks 2006 provides 2005 year-end market data, with 2006 estimates and five-year forecasts. This report gives an instant overview of the Fren ... Continue reading
118 Volvo Buses Ordered for Colombia Transit System
May 24, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 24, 2006-- Volvo Buses has received an order for 118 articulated buses for one of the world's largest bus rapid transit systems in Bogota, Colombia. Currently, there are already 432 Volvo buses in Colombia, and Volvo's market share of articulated buses will now exceed 50 percent. The transit syst ... Continue reading
New Production Record at Mercedes-Benz Trucks - 200,000th Atego Delivered
May 23, 2006
* Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues Atego success story in impressive style * Atego's excellent reliability and economy key factors behind buying decision of W. & L. Jordan GmbH from Kassel, Germany * Managing director Jörg Ludwig Jordan cites first-class service offered by Kassel plant as reason for his company's long s ... Continue reading
May 18, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--May 18, 2006--USEIC/Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (HYFS) manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology, today announced the Company has completed development of one (1) 60 Series Detroit System for Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio's (SWACO) 200 ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International Signs Agreement to Purchase Manitex
May 16, 2006
WIXOM, Mich., May 16 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the membership interests of Quantum Value Management, LLC, a privately held company that owns through its subsidiary all of the outstanding equity of Manit ... Continue reading
More Trucks Being Repossessed - But They Resell Quickly
May 16, 2006
Nassau Asset Management Releases Long-Term Trucking Repo Trends; Reports Other Equipment Repo Results for Q1 2006 WESTBURY, N.Y., May 16 -- Repossessions and liquidations of tractor-trailer trucks nationwide have been high for the past five quarters, reports Nassau Asset Management. Yet, those same trucks are reselling ... Continue reading
The Internet Truckstop Reports Record Usage for CPR
May 15, 2006
NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho--May 15, 2006--The Internet Truckstop: Since launching the "C"arrier "P"erformance "R"ating (CPR) service one year ago to broker, 3PL and Logistics customers, The Internet Truckstop reports a record month of carrier performance reporting by brokers. In the month of April Internet Truckstop broker cu ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck - no truck is safer
May 12, 2006
The Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck shows what is possible nowadaysThe new Active Brake Assist (emergency braking aid) will save livesNumber of accidents with fatalities is declining significantlySafety features right up to a rescue guidelineThe safety technology of tomorrow is being developed todayBrussels, May 11, 2006 Th ... Continue reading
May 11, 2006
WASHINGTON--May 10, 2006--International Truck and Engine Corporation's engine technology for meeting 2007 diesel emissions standards - engineered into the company's new, fuel-efficient International(R) ProStar(TM) Class 8 truck - made its Washington debut with Congressional and U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP ... Continue reading
Navistar Results Expected to Exceed Current Expectations
May 11, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 10, 2006--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, said yesterday that earnings for its fiscal year 2006, ending October 31, 2006, are expected to exceed current analyst expectations in spite of challenges tied to hi ... Continue reading
Volvo: Renault Trucks Launches New Versions of Renault Midlum and Renault Premium D
May 9, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 9, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has launched new versions of the Renault Midlum and Renault Premium Distribution targeted for distribution applications. Among other features, the new vehicles are equipped with a totally new cab, new chassis and new driveline. The new generation of t ... Continue reading
May 8, 2006
WASHINGTON--May 8, 2006--Cummins Inc. today once again demonstrated its commitment to clean diesel technology by joining other leading engine-makers, industry groups and the EPA at an event designed to display the industry's readiness to meet the 2007 U.S. EPA on-highway emissions regulations. Ed Pence, Vice President ... Continue reading
Leading Engine and Truck Makers Demonstrate Readiness to Deliver Clean Diesel
May 8, 2006
Exhaust From New Diesel Trucks so Clean It Passes the 'White Handkerchief Test' WASHINGTON, May 8 -- "We're ready" was the message echoed today by all six leading diesel engine and truck manufacturers, as they declared themselves on-track to deliver the next generation of clean diesel technology beginning in January 20 ... Continue reading
FMCSA Report to Congress Labels Lane and Roadway Departures as Leading Causes in Large Truck Crashes
May 8, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 8, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that the results of a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strongly validates the ... Continue reading
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