GM's "Trucks for Texas" Campaign Debuts Austin Vehicle
Nov 21, 2004
Internationally Renowned Austin Native Bob "Daddy-O" Wade Creates Work of Art Celebrating Texas Wildlife Austin, Texas - General Motors Corporation unveiled the next iteration of its "Trucks for Texas" campaign, a 2005 Chevy Silverado, which has been transformed into a work of art by nationally-recognized Austin artist ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results
Nov 19, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 19, 2004--FastenTech, Inc. today reported improved net sales and operating income for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. The Company said that it is reporting the results from its Application-specific segment, which the Company is in the process of divesting, as discon ... Continue reading
Isuzu Motors Posts 44 Percent Rise in Half-Year Profit; Says Japanese Cos. Invest in Truckmaker
Nov 19, 2004
TOKYO November 18,2004; The AP reported that truckmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd. reported its profit for the first fiscal half year rose 44 percent, and said Thursday that two major Japanese trading companies are making investments in the company which is allied with General Motors Corp. of the United States. Isuzu president ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6
Nov 18, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6 If the desire for ever-larger items is not genetically-encoded in the human makeup, perhaps it's a meme in the collective consciousness of American society. For whatever reason, from clothing sizes to meal portions to car and truck sizes, everyt ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 12, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c9249) has announced the addition of Light Commercial Vehicles Market Review to their offering. Overall, the market for LCVs in Europe has stabilised over the past few years after a period of rapid expansion, a pattern which ... Continue reading
U.S. Light Vehicles in Use Will Grow to 234.4 Million Units by 2008, Reports R. L. Polk & Co.
Nov 11, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The number of light vehicles in the United States will grow to 234.4 million units by July 1, 2008, according to a forecast report released by R. L. Polk & Co. containing annual projections of total light vehicles-in-operation (VIO) for the United States. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Has Highest Overall Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study
Nov 11, 2004
Company Receives Highest Scores Among Used-Vehicle Independent Sites in 2004 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study ATLANTA, Nov. 11 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces important results in the 2004 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study from J.D. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Wins New Ford Diesel Exhaust Business
Nov 10, 2004
Company to Supply Exhaust Systems for F-250 and F-350 Diesel Super-Duty Trucks LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 10 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company has been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply the full exhaust system on Ford's Heavy Duty F-Series diesel pick-up trucks that will launch in 2006. The com ... Continue reading
Force Protection, Inc. Delivers Four Additional Armored Vehicles to U.S. Army
Nov 10, 2004
LADSON, S.C.--Nov. 10, 2004--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP), the leading U.S. manufacturer of mine and blast protected vehicles for military and security personnel, today announced delivery of four Buffalo blast protected and mine clearance vehicles to the U.S. Army, bringing the total to 17. "We are pleased that ... Continue reading
GM Offers to Lock Finance Rates on Next Two Car Buys for People Who Buy 2005 Models
Nov 10, 2004
DETROIT November 10, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that people who buy 2005-model vehicles with loans from the automaker's financing arm through Nov. 30 will also be able to lock in the interest rate on their next vehicle. General Motors Acceptance Corp.'s "Lock `n' Roll" loan program wil ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Mitsubishi Fusco
Nov 9, 2004
Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO Model : FE639 Year : 1996 Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200 Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333 Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS D ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum's New Armed-Forces Exhibit Will Blow You Away
Nov 9, 2004
VOLO, Ill., Nov. 9 -- The Volo Auto Museum will celebrate the grand opening of its armed-forces exhibit with a VFW flag dedication Thanksgiving weekend. "We have worked hard for nearly two years and invested all of our admission proceeds to properly honor the many contributions that military men and women have made to ... Continue reading
Kubota Corporation Consolidated Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2004
Nov 9, 2004
OSAKA, Japan--Nov. 8, 2004--Net sales of Kubota Corp. (hereinafter "the Company") during the six months under review were 445.8 billion yen, a 5.7% increase from the prior corresponding period. Domestic sales were 261.9 billion yen, a 3.3% decrease, resulting principally from the business transfer of building materials ... Continue reading
4CS Licenses iWarranty Software to Kawasaki Construction Machinery
Nov 5, 2004
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Nov. 5 -- 4CS, a leading provider of intelligent warranty software applications, today announced that its iWarranty software has been licensed to Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America. 4CS said that Kawasaki will use iWarranty software to help manage warranty processes, continuing to impro ... Continue reading
FedEx Hybrid-Electric Vehicles to Visit U.S. Communities
Nov 4, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Nov. 4, 2004--FedEx Corp. today launched "Operation FedEx Special Delivery," a program to support philanthropic efforts in U.S. communities during the holiday season. The program to benefit local charities was kicked off at FedEx Express World Headquarters in Memphis with the unveiling of a specially de ... Continue reading
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