May 2, 2004
LONDON, May 2, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. specialty truck maker Oshkosh Truck Corp is tipped to win a three-billion-pound ($5.3 billion) contract from Britain's Ministry of Defence, The Sunday Times newspaper said. Oshkosh is understood to have pledged to create a European headquarters in south Wales to produce m ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Introduces Smart Vision(TM) Vehicle Monitoring System
Apr 30, 2004
Robust Multiplex System Serves as a "Heart Monitor" for Truck BRANDON, S.D., April 30 -- Many of a fire truck's critical functions are controlled by computers, so why not have a monitor just as advanced? That was the challenge that birthed the Smart Vision(TM) system, the next generation in vehicle monitoring. Fire tru ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Launches Brand Licensing Program
Apr 30, 2004
First Licensee to Make Spartan(R) Brand Furniture for Fire Stations, Consumers CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 30 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced the launch of a brand licensing program aimed at extending the well-recognized Spartan(R) brand and creating new marketing and revenue opportunities. The Charlotte, Mich.-bas ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Receives Large Class 8 Truck Order from Heartland Express
Apr 29, 2004
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 29, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc., a leading truckload carrier, has placed an order for 2,800 International(R) 9400i trucks to replace its current fleet of trucks over the next three years, International Truck and Engine Corporation announced. Russell Gerdin, Heartland Express's president and c ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2004
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 29 -- Spartan(R) is carrying on its reputation for innovation by introducing independent front suspension (IFS) and a full-color electronic display multiplex system on the Spartan Gladiator at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis today. (Booth #2537) Spartan Chassis ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
Apr 28, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Announces First Quarter 2004 Results CHARLOTTE, Michigan, April 28, 2004 - Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter 2004, highlighted by double-digit sales growth in RV chassis and the completion of several operating improvements. The Charlotte, Mich.-based ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2004
Customers Reveal Low Awareness Of Full Potential For Telematics In Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle telematics is forecast to be incorporated in 1.3 million new vehicles per annum, with the total market expected to have crossed the billion Euro mark in 2005. By 2009, the installed base of telematics-enabled vehic ... Continue reading
PACCAR Surges to Record First Quarter
Apr 27, 2004
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 27, 2004--"PACCAR Inc reported record results for both revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2004," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "This is a tremendous achievement that reflects the innovative contribution of PACCAR's 18,000 employees worldwide. Consistent ... Continue reading
2004 Pick-up Truck Crash Tests ( U.S.)
Apr 26, 2004
2004 Pickup Trucks http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncapPosted 04/22/2004 Make&Model Frontal Star Ratingbased on risk of head & chest injury Side Star Ratingbased on risk of chest injury RolloverResistanceRating Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4x2 Not Rated 2004 Chevrolet S-10 Crew Cab 4x ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2004
LIVONIA, Mich., April 26 -- World class products from TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., a TRW Automotive subsidiary, recently helped Ford Motor Co.'s 2004 F-150 Regular Cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew earn the top safety score -- five stars for both the driver and passenger side -- in the federal government's frontal impact ... Continue reading
ATA and National Safety Council to Demo Highway Safety Measures
Apr 22, 2004
Share the Road Program Visits Kansas City with Life-saving Highway Safety Tips Though up to 134,000 Vehicles Travel I-70 Through Kansas City Daily, Most Automobile Drivers are Never Taught What They can do to Avoid Initiating an Accident With a Tractor-Trailer Who: Professional truck drivers, the American Trucking Asso ... Continue reading
Global Auto Systems Appoints Christopher Dwight
Apr 22, 2004
IRVINE, Calif., April 22 -- Global Auto Systems Inc. has named Christopher Dwight director of global consulting and research. Based in Irvine, California, Dwight will be responsible for managing the company's international automotive consulting practice. Global Auto Systems provides industry analysis and insight to top ... Continue reading
AUTOENTHUSIASTICS WILL GO ANY WHERE FOR THEIR LOVE
Apr 20, 2004
CHICAGO (April 20, 2004) – It started with Sturgis. Then came the Saturn Homecoming and the Jeep Jamboree. More and more Americans are willing to drive hundreds, even thousands, of miles to rally around certain makes and models of automobiles. The proof is in the numbers: last year, 450,000 people attended the Ha ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production- Week Of April 16, 2004
Apr 16, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 16 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 313,612 units, up 11.0 percent from the 282,649 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
New SUV Review: 2004 Lexus GX470
Apr 16, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><p> MODEL: Lexus GX470<br> ENGINE: 4.7-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm/320 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 109.8 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.2 x 74.0 x 73.0 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,8873<p> The Le ... Continue reading
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