Modine Supplies High Performance Oil Coolers for Dodge Ram SRT-10
Dec 7, 2004
RACINE, Wis.--Dec. 7, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company , a worldwide leader in applied thermal management, announced today its Parallel Flow (PF(R)) brazed aluminum oil coolers are now used on the all-new 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10, which debuted this fall as the world's fastest production pickup truck. "Our PF transmissi ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck's Italian Fire Truck Subsidiary Awarded Contract by Saudi Arabia for 80 Rescue Trucks
Dec 6, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Dec. 6, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that its Italian fire truck subsidiary, Brescia Antincendi International S.r.l (BAI), has been awarded a contract to supply 80 mini-rescues to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The contract is valued at approximately $7 million, and delivery of the vehic ... Continue reading
Navistar Signs Collaboration Pact with German Truck and Engine Manufacturer
Dec 6, 2004
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 6, 2004--Navistar International Corporation and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG of Munich, Germany announced today that they have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on design, development, sourcing and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks, including a range of diesel engin ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 4WD Hybrid
Dec 3, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 4WD Hybrid ENGINE: 5.3-liter V8 plus Hybrid HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 295 hp @ 5,200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 157.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 246.6 x 78.5 x 70.8 in. TIRES: P25/75R16 ECONOMY: 17 mpg ... Continue reading
Truck Review : 2005 Ford F 150 4x4 Supercrew
Dec 3, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew ENGINE: 5.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm/365 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 138.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 224.0 x 78.9 x 73.1 in. TIRES: LT 275/65R18 all-terrain ECONOMY: 15 mpg city/19 mpg ... Continue reading
Cummins Enters Into Joint Venture Agreement for China Technical Center
Dec 3, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 3, 2004--Cummins Inc. has taken a significant step toward establishing its first technical center in China by signing a joint venture contract agreement with Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co. Ltd. (DCEC) for a facility that will open in the first quarter of 2006 in the central China city of Wuhan. The Cu ... Continue reading
2005 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Concept:
Dec 3, 2004
Dearborn December 3, 2004; Ford will introduce its new Explorer Sport Trac at the forthcoming Detroit Motor Show. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac concept delivers more of everything that helped the original sport utility truck launch one of the fastest growing segments in the industry. With a wider and longer stance and i ... Continue reading
Cost of Average-Priced New Vehicle Rose Slightly During Third Quarter, Comerica Reports
Dec 3, 2004
DETROIT, Dec. 2 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the third quarter of 2004 took 20.8 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.3 weeks less affordable than second quarter's revised 20.5 weeks. Total c ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2004
DETROIT, Dec. 2 -- Get ready to drop the hammer and race down to The New Detroit Science Center when Monster Trucks: An Xtreme Exhibit opens to the public on Jan. 15, 2005. This one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them will be at the Science Center through May 29, 2005. M ... Continue reading
Terion Announces FleetView Product Enhancement -- Active Geofencing
Nov 30, 2004
PLANO, Texas--Nov. 30, 2004--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 80,000 devices installed, today released the latest enhancement to its FleetView(R) 3 trailer management system. Active Geofencing provides increased visibility and control, resulting in improved operational efficien ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2004
NEW YORK--Nov. 29, 2004--Arotech Corporation announced today that its MDT vehicle-armoring subsidiary has received orders for armored vehicles valued at $4 million. Vehicles will be armored in MDT's Auburn, Alabama facility, and will be delivered to Iraq. "Demand for our armored vehicles continues to be strong and our ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2004
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 24 -- The SAE International symposium "Enhancing Heavy Truck Safety, Security and Efficiency Through Technology" will explore ways in which the trucking industry benefits from unique technological solutions to security, safety, and operational efficiency concerns. The symposium will be held Decemb ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company Announces Alliance With Stanadyne to Offer Diesel Fuel Filtration System
Nov 24, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23 -- Donaldson Company, Inc. , a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, today announced a Filter Alliance Agreement with Stanadyne Corp., a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of <meta name= ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2004
CHICAGO, Nov. 22 -- Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer of PACCAR Inc, a major manufacturer of Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and Foden-branded commercial trucks in North America and Europe, was selected today by the business journal Stark's Truck & Off-Highway Ledger as its 17th annual "Manager of the Year. ... Continue reading
Timken Makes Single-Point Lubricator Maintenance Easier
Nov 22, 2004
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 22 -- Timken has created an online tracking tool to assist customers in monitoring maintenance of their Timken single-point lubricators as well as, making ordering replacements easier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Plant maintenance professionals are looking for ways ... Continue reading
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