Production of Hummer SUV to be Cut
Aug 24, 2004
DETROIT, Aug 24, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. has asked the supplier of the mammoth Hummer H2 to cut production of the sport utility vehicle, whose sales have slowed over the past year, officials said on Tuesday. AM General, which builds the Hummer H2 in Indiana, in late October will cut back to a s ... Continue reading
Delphi Showcases Safety, Diesel Technology at IAA
Aug 23, 2004
TROY, Mich., Aug. 23 -- Delphi Corp. will highlight current and future commercial vehicle safety and diesel technology at next month's 60th International Auto Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles, held Sept. 23-30, 2004 in Hanover, Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) "Our display at Hano ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2004
More Than 1.5 Million Expected on Legendary Cruise Strip HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- On Saturday, August 21, 2004, the metro Detroit suburbs host the largest one day automotive event in the world, the Woodward Dream Cruise, celebrating its 10th anniversary. More than 40,000 classic street worthy cars will cruis ... Continue reading
Navistar Third Quarter Per Share Earnings Meet Guidance; Solid Future Profit Opportunities Forecast
Aug 19, 2004
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 19, 2004--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported substantially improved earnings for its third fiscal quarter and said that based on the current outlook, earnings for the fiscal year end ... Continue reading
Deere Reports 62% Increase in Third-Quarter Earnings
Aug 17, 2004
-- Quarterly net income reaches $401 million -- Business-improvement initiatives continuing to make strong impact -- Equipment markets in farm, construction and forestry sectors showing continued strength MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 17 -- Deere & Company today announced worldwide net income of $401.4 million, or $1.58 per share ... Continue reading
Ford Raises F-150 Rebate on In Stock Units
Aug 17, 2004
DETROIT, Aug 16, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. has increased cash rebates on two of its 2004 F-Series pickup truck models by $500 to cut inventories of unsold vehicles, a spokesman said on Monday. Consumers buying the F-150 regular cab pickup with no rear seat and the four-door SuperCrew version will get t ... Continue reading
Aug 16, 2004
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 16, 2004--The entire Cummins family joins today in mourning the passing of J. Irwin Miller, who led the Company for more than 40 years and oversaw Cummins' transformation from a small Indiana firm to a Fortune 500 company with business around the globe. The Company released the following statement ... Continue reading
State Tow Association to Set World Record for Longest Tow Parade
Aug 16, 2004
WENATCHEE, Wash.--Aug. 16, 2004--This Friday night, as part of the NW Regional Tow Show and Road-E-O sponsored by the Washington Tow Truck Association, the annual "Light Parade" will be the site for the World's Longest Tow Parade. The parade starts on the north end of the city of Wenatchee at dusk and will run through ... Continue reading
CLEAN DIESEL TUTORIAL; PLUS NEW DIESEL VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE U.S.
Aug 16, 2004
DIESEL VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE U.S. The following cars, pickups and SUVs are currently available for sale in the United States with a diesel-powered engine as an option: Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500 trucks Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks Ford Excursion Hummer H1 ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2004
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 13, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced best-in-class horsepower and torque ratings for the all-new 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup, which goes on sale at Nissan dealerships nationwide in December 2004. The completely redesigned Frontier comes equipped with an available 4.0-liter DOHC, 24 ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Agrees to Buy Ford Motor's Truck Leasing Unit
Aug 13, 2004
READING, Pa. August 12, 2004; The AP reported that commercial truck rental company Penske Truck Leasing Co. said Thursday it has agreed to buy Ford Motor Co.'s truck leasing unit known as AMI Leasing. Penske Truck Leasing, a joint venture between GE Equipment Management and Penske Corp., did not disclose the purchase p ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for 2005 Tundra, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser
Aug 10, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide th ... Continue reading
BIG, BAD AND BOLD: THE 2005 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPER DUTY A TRUE FACTORY CUSTOM
Aug 10, 2004
With a bold new look inside and out, the 2005 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-Series Super Duty cuts a figure of heroic, broad-shouldered proportions, dressed in black monochromatic paint with three appearance packages, including two new optional flamed paint schemes - the first factory-flamed trucks in the industry - an ... Continue reading
Paper Says Financier to Control Hummer Maker AM General
Aug 10, 2004
NEW YORK, Aug 10, 2004; Reuters reported that billionaire financier Ronald Perelman is close to entering a joint venture to give him operating control of AM General Corp., which makes the Humvee military vehicle and its civilian offshoot, the Hummer truck, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday. The deal values AM Gen ... Continue reading
Aisin Develops the World's First 6-Speed Automatic Transmission for Light Duty Trucks
Aug 10, 2004
Tokyo (JCNN) - Aisin Seiki has developed the world's first 6-speed automatic transmission for light duty (2-4 tons) trucks. The transmission has adopted a newly developed lock-up torque converter to enable improved fuel efficiency, acceleration, and driving power. About the size of a conventional compact 4-speed automa ... Continue reading
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