Hino Motors Opens California Truck Plant
Oct 20, 2004
LONG BEACH, Calif. October 19, 2004; The AP reported that Hino Motor Manufacturing opened a new southern California truck assembly plant Tuesday as part of parent company Toyota Motor Corp.'s effort to expand market share in the United States. The plant was constructed in part of a Toyota parts manufacturing facility. ... Continue reading
Starcraft Awarded New Program; Also Announces Expansion of Current Program
Oct 19, 2004
GOSHEN, Ind.--Oct. 18, 2004--Starcraft Corporation today announced the award of one new program and the expansion of an existing program to produce upfit appearance packages for General Motors trucks. A luxury Suburban package will be manufactured in the Company's Haslet, Texas facility beginning in July 2005. The pack ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Structure and Profitability of World's Truck Industry Analysed.
Oct 18, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 18, 2004--Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Worlds Truck Manufacturers 7th Edition to their offering This report is a proven and reliable industry reference tool and is an excellent resource for those involved in competitor analysis and strategic planning. The report covers th ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2004
ARMONK, N.Y. & STUTTGART, Germany--Oct. 18, 2004-- IBM's Open-Standards-Based Software Architecture Modernizes Telematics Solutions for DaimlerChrysler Subsidiary IBM announced today that it has developed a new telematics software platform for FleetBoard, a DaimlerChrysler subsidiary, as part of its strategic relations ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2005 Tacoma Pickup Truck Line
Oct 15, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 15 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2005 Tacoma pickup truck line which begin arriving at dealerships nationwide this month. The all-new Tacoma pickup truck line built at the New United Motor Manufacturing, In ... Continue reading
Supplier Team Selected by `HTUF' Utility Fleets for National Deployment of Advanced Hybrid Trucks
Oct 15, 2004
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2004-- Eaton and International Truck and Engine Will Build 20-Plus Medium-Duty Hybrid Trucks for 13 Utilities in Nation's Largest Hybrid Launch Utility and state truck fleets working together in WestStart's Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) program have selected the supplier team of Eaton Corpo ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2004
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2004-- Industry Testing Signals Significant Step Towards Commercial Availability International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation have been selected to manufacture diesel-electric hybrid trucks for a national pilot program serving the utility industry. The pilot truck program ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation Announce Pilot Hybrid Program
Oct 15, 2004
MARSHALL, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004-- WHAT: A major announcement of the largest ever fleet purchase and deployment of medium- duty diesel-electric hybrid utility trucks, to be made at a press conference during the national meeting of the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Kalamazoo, Mich. WHY: Diesel-electric hybrid technol ... Continue reading
2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Wins Magazine's 'Pickup Truck of the Year' Award
Oct 14, 2004
- Most capable production pickup truck delivers best-in-class off-road performance - Dodge Ram Power Wagon is fifth Dodge truck to claim Four Wheeler award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- The all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is Four Wheeler Magazine's 2005 "Pickup Truck of the Year." After a rigorous, in-depth series ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 13 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/) has announced the addition of The North American Vehicle Parc to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The number of vehicles on the roads of the N American region as of 1st January 2003, is es ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2004
New Hybrid Vehicles Increase Gas-saving Options for Consumers The number of hybrid vehicles available to consumers continues to grow as Ford Motor Company offers the first commercially available hybrid SUV, the Escape Hybrid, for model year 2005. Toyota Motor Corporation will also be offering hybrid versions of the Toy ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
Oct 12, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 12, 2004--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on Dec. 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on Nov. 16, 2004. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufa ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- A collection of the fastest, strongest, most powerful and capable trucks to ever wear the Dodge badge will be showcased in Dodge Legends: The Trucks, an exhibition of 18 legendary vehicles, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 - Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Not Selected for U.K. Ministry of Defence's Support Vehicle Program
Oct 12, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 12, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected MAN as the preferred bidder for the Support Vehicle Program. The MoD indicates that the ultimate contract will cover more than 5,000 vehicles as well as whole-life support for 20 years plus optio ... Continue reading
Thermo Fan and Freedom Motors Developing Small Diesel Rotary Engine
Oct 8, 2004
Compact Diesel-fueled Generator Set Under Development DAVIS, Calif., Oct. 7 -- Freedom Motors announced today that it has signed a contract to provide Thermo Fan LLC with a small rotary engine for use in its truck engine idling alternative. Using state-of-the-art technology, Thermo Fan provides the trucking industry wi ... Continue reading
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