News By Topic: Big Rigs

Spartan Chassis Posts Record Fire Truck Orders in February

Mar 10, 2005

Demand Driven by Outstanding Dealer and OEM Efforts CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 10 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it secured 100 orders in the month of February 2005 for its custom fire truck chassis. Based in Charlotte, Mich., Spartan Chassis is a leading developer and manufactu ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Acquires Canadian Concrete Mixer Manufacturer, London Machinery Inc.

Mar 10, 2005

OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 10, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has acquired London Machinery Inc., a leading, privately-owned manufacturer of concrete mixers based in London, Ontario. "This acquisition of London provides us with an opportu ... Continue reading

Four Drivers Vie for Goodyear North America Highway Hero

Mar 9, 2005

AKRON, Ohio, March 9 -- Four professional truck drivers from Fayetteville, N.C.; Quaker City, Ohio; Diana, Texas; and La Grande, Ore., have been selected as finalists for the Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, the trucking industry's most prestigious award for heroism. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck to Expand New Product Development Facilities

Mar 9, 2005

OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 9, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it plans to acquire additional manufacturing facilities near its headquarters in Oshkosh, Wis., and to invest in a $5-million expansion of its new product development facility. "Th ... Continue reading

Pickups Plus Signs Rhino Linings of Mid Tennessee for its ValuGard Product Line

Mar 9, 2005

CINCINNATI--March 9, 2005--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a retailer and national franchiser in the light truck and SUV after market accessory industry, and wholly owned Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP), a single source provider to automotive dealerships for their new vehicle preparation, environmental protection package ... Continue reading

Navistar Wins Army Deal for Trucks to Be Used by Afghan Army

Mar 8, 2005

WARRENVILLE, Ill. March 8, 2005; The AP reported that Navistar International Corp., a maker of heavy duty trucks, said Tuesday that it won an Army contract for more than 2,700 vehicles to be used by the Afghanistan National Army. The company received an initial order worth $61.8 million for 374 trucks as part of the th ... Continue reading

National Study Shows Most Small Cars Are No Match for SUVs in Crash Situations

Mar 7, 2005

Safeco Comments on Results of New Crash-Test Study SEATTLE, March 7 -- After reviewing a new study confirming small cars are no match for larger sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), Safeco today urged SUV drivers to understand their risks and take additional precautions to keep themselves and others safe on the road. (Logo: ... Continue reading

NISSAN TO DISCONTINUE WORKS PARTICIPATION IN DAKAR

Mar 6, 2005

Nissan has decided to cease works motorsport activities of the Nissan Rally Raid Team. The decision, announced today, follows three fruitful years in Dakar (2003-2005 seasons). “Competing in the Dakar enabled Nissan to communicate its core strength and expertise in 4x4 technology and off-road durability,” c ... Continue reading

'06 Chevy Express and GMC Savana Full-Size Vans to Offer Duramax 6600 Turbodiesel

Mar 3, 2005

INDIANAPOLIS, March 2, 2005; General Motors announced today the availability of the Duramax 6600 turbodiesel engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana G2500 and G3500 series commercial models. This sophisticated diesel engine offers more horsepower and torque than the primary competitor, as well as a quieter ... Continue reading

Goodyear to Sell North American Farm Tire Assets

Feb 28, 2005

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has reached agreement with Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., to sell its North American farm tire assets, including its manufacturing plant, property and equipment in Freeport, Ill., and inventories, pend ... Continue reading

FORD POWER PRODUCTS INTRODUCES HYDROGEN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES TO INDUSTRIAL MARKETPLACE

Feb 26, 2005

DEARBORN, Mich., February 24, 2005 – Ford Power Products (FPP), a division of Ford Powertrain Operations, is introducing hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (H2ICEs) to the industrial marketplace. This move parallels Ford Motor Company's introduction of its first commercial hydrogen-powered shuttle bus. T ... Continue reading

Navistar Issues $400 Million in Senior Notes

Feb 24, 2005

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 23, 2005--Navistar International Corporation today announced it will issue $400 million of senior notes due 2012. Initially, the company had planned to raise $250 million to be used for general corporate purposes. The new notes will be sold in a 144A offering and priced to yield 6.25 percent. Th ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler to Invest $275 Mln at Truck Complex

Feb 24, 2005

Feb. 23, 2005; Rip Watson writing for Bloomberg reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S. truck and engine units will spend $275 million to expand a manufacturing and office complex near Detroit to take advantage of growing demand for commercial trucks. The investment in Redford, Michigan, includes new offices that will ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) to Manufacture All-New Heavy-Duty Engine at Redford Manufacturing Facility in 2007

Feb 23, 2005

REDFORD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has formalized plans to manufacture a family of all-new heavy-duty diesel engines. The new engine line is being designed and developed on a global basis by DaimlerChrysler with a strong focus on the North American market. The new engines will ... Continue reading

New Developments in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Markets

Feb 23, 2005

LONDON, February 23 -- Continuous development of new technologies in the heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) market in Europe is expected to be driven by the need to meet consumer demands for enhanced passenger safety and efficiency and to comply with changing legislative imperatives. At the same time, participants are exp ... Continue reading