Trailer Boats Magazine Names Nissan Titan 2004 Tow Vehicle of the Year
Jan 24, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 24, 2004--Trailer Boats magazine announced the selection of the all-new Nissan Titan pickup as the "2004 Tow Vehicle of the Year" (March 2004 issue), beating out the redesigned Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500. The Titan is Nissan's first entry into the full-size truck market and went on sale in ea ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Nissan Titan SE 4x4
Jan 22, 2004
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - (c) 2004 - WEEK 03 2004 Nissan Titan SE 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup Titan: In ancient Greece, a member of a mythical race of giants, a personification of a force of nature. In astronomy, the second-largest moon in the solar system - the largest if you ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports First Quarter EPS up 159.4%
Jan 22, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 22, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that net income increased 163.0 percent to $29.7 million, or $0.83 per share, on sales of $493.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. This compares with net income of $11.3 m ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2004
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 20 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,455 in December 2003, up $251 or 11.4% from December 2002, and up 2.9% from November 2003. For calendar ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Establishes Commercial Vehicle Advisory Board
Jan 20, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 20 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today the formation of its first-ever Commercial Vehicle Advisory Board. This unique board is charged with advising on Polk's strategic position in the Commercial Vehicle sector, consulting on Polk's Commercial Vehicle product offerings, providing input on market ... Continue reading
Volvo's Mack Truck Chooses Enova for Hybrid Refueler Vehicle for U.S. Air Force
Jan 16, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2004--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA), Torrance, a developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems for military and commercial vehicle, transit, marine and stationary applications, announced today that it has received a contract from Mack Truck, Inc., ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Announces New Engine Sales in Egypt
Jan 16, 2004
VANCOUVER, Jan. 15 -- Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) announced today a follow-on order for 50 of its C Gas Plus engines to Egypt. This sale brings the total to 100 C series engines in use in Cairo's transit system. The Cummins Westport C Gas Plus low-emissions natural gas engines will be installed in transit buses manufac ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2004
DETROIT January 14, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that-- General Motors Corp. is expanding its popular and controversial Hummer lineup, adding a midsize sport utility vehicle that could go on sale next year. Hummer spokesman Pete Ternes said Wednesday that dealers learned about the new vehicle in Sept ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Product Innovation Earns Truck Sales & Leasing Terrific Twenty Award
Jan 14, 2004
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its new Spicer(R) E-series steer axle lineup and its recent LMSTM wheel-end improvements have been recognized as two of the 20 best product introductions of 2003 by Truck Sales & Leasing magazine. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) T ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 2.7 Million Older Model Vehicles Because of Floor-Mounted Shift Assembly Problem
Jan 13, 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. January 13, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 2.7 million older model vehicles to replace or repair the floor-mounted shifter assembly. The company also is fixing more than 20,000 new Dodge Durango vehicles with a throttle problem. Chrysler said Tuesday that ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Named to Forbes' Best Managed Companies in America
Jan 12, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 12, 2004-- Five-year average total return of 37.5% tops capital goods category Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that the company was named one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes Magazine. "These companies exude e ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Attracts More Than 6,500 Media From Around the Globe
Jan 8, 2004
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced that more than 6,500 journalists attended Press Preview Days, Jan. 4 - 6, 2004, making it once again one of the largest media events in North America. Media covering the show came from more than 60 countries, with about 34 percent bei ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Ford to Introduce Lincoln Pickup Truck
Jan 5, 2004
DETROIT January 4, 2004; Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce yet another Lincoln pickup truck, called the Mark LT, despite the failure of its earlier upscale pickup attempt. Darryl Hazel, president of Lincoln Mercury, said the 2006 Lincoln pickup will be introduced at the North American International Auto Show Monday. Th ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Honda...We Do Have A Truck!
Jan 4, 2004
January 4, 2004 -- Detroit, Mich. -- Good afternoon everyone. Well, for years we've told you we have no plans for a truck. Today, I'll tell you that we do. More accurately, a Sport Utility Truck. ... Continue reading
DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Now Which Way Is Up?
Jan 4, 2004
Looking for direction in Detroit Special Detroit Coverage from August Cole, CBS.MarketWatch.com www.cbs.marketwatch.com CLICK4MORE from CBS.MarketWatch.com SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 3, 2004; (CBS.MW) -- Imagine waking up in Detroit with a sun rising in the west and a toilet that flushes counterclockwise. Don't blame a late ni ... Continue reading
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