Cummins '600' Powers Past the Competition With the Strongest Heavy-Duty Pickup Ever - why the "600"?
Dec 4, 2003
- New High Output Cummins "600" Turbo Diesel Produces Class-Dominating 600 lb.-ft. of torque - New Engine Tougher, Quieter and Meets 50-state Emissions Requirements - Best-in-class Towing, GCWR and GVWR AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Dodge, the brand that revolutionized the diesel pickup market when it launched the sta ... Continue reading
Texas Auto Writers' Association Names 'Truck of Texas'
Dec 4, 2003
- Ford Motor Company brands capture seven awards from the Texas Auto Writers' Association - more than any other automaker. - Ford named "Truck Line of Texas" for fifth consecutive year. DALLAS, Dec. 3 -- Texas and Ford trucks are a perfect fit -- and the Texas Auto Writers' Association confirmed Ford's lock on the full ... Continue reading
Nobodys Perfect - 2003 Recalls In Japan Reach Record High
Dec 3, 2003
NEW YORK December 3, 2003; Dow Jones reportes that the number of vehicles subject to recalls by automakers in Japan has already set a yearly high in the first eight months of this fiscal year, Kyodo news service reported Wednesday, citing government data. In the April-November period, automakers filed with the Land, In ... Continue reading
GM Reports November 2003 Sales of 363,181, Up 22 Percent
Dec 2, 2003
Truck Sales Up 30 Percent; GM Sets Monthly Utility Sales Record for Industry DETROIT – General Motors dealers sold 363,181 new cars and trucks in November, up 22 percent compared with November 2002. GM’s overall truck sales (214,149) were up 30 percent. Car sales (149,032) were up 13 percent. “GM̵ ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports November U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent
Dec 2, 2003
- Dodge Ram sales up 15 percent - All-new 2004 Dodge Durango has strong launch; dealer orders exceed 40,000 units - Chrysler brand sales up 23 percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 2 -- Chrysler Group reported sales of 157,212 units for November 2003, a 3 percent increase compared on a day-rate basis to November 2002. Ther ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports 4th Quarter Profit as Forecast; Strategies on Track for Solid Profitability in 2004
Dec 2, 2003
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Dec. 2, 2003-- Earnings At Top End of Guidance; Forecasts 16% Improvement In 2004 Industry Demand; Company Goal Is To Reach Or Exceed Volume Adjusted 17.5% ROE In 2004 As previously forecast, Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engi ... Continue reading
Ford Co. November 2003 Sales Down But F-Series Sales Rose 10 Percent
Dec 2, 2003
- F-Series sales were 64,737 - up 10 percent compared with a year ago. - Ford Escape sets November record as sales increase 14 percent. - Lincoln sales climb 17 percent. - Volvo sets November record as sales increase 37 percent. - Ford's overall November sales were down 2 percent, reflecting lower fleet sales. ... Continue reading
Auto Writers Select the Cayenne(R) S and Cayenne Turbo for Annual Awards
Nov 24, 2003
The Porsche(R) SUV Earns "Best in Class" Titles at the 2003 Mudfest and the Texas Truck Rodeo Competitions ATLANTA, Nov. 24 -- Members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the Porsche Cayenne S "Best In Class" in the Sport Utility Vehicle $45,001 and Above category at the 2003 Mudfest, the organi ... Continue reading
Cars for Tall People A Shortcut to Discovering Headroom
Nov 14, 2003
Cars for Tall People – A Shortcut to Discovering Headroom Its one thing to look at pretty pictures of cars…the wind rushing through the drivers hair as he takes curves on the PCH at “don’t try this yourself…professional driver on a closed and controlled course” speeds. It’s ano ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2003
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Nissan prices Titan pickup below Big 3 rivals
Nov 14, 2003
DETROIT, Nov 13, 2003; Justin Hyde wriuting for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Tokyo:7201.T - News) said on Thursday prices for its new full-size Nissan Titan pickup would run $2,600 to $4,200 less than sticker prices for comparable models from Detroit's Big Three, before incentives. The U.S.-built Titan, ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets 2004 Titan Pricing - Full-Size Truck Starts at $22,400
Nov 13, 2003
- Nissan's First Entry in Full-Size Truck Market Offers Power, Innovation and Value - http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/news/pricing/Titan_MY04_MS RP.pdf Full Pricing Sheet DETROIT (Nov. 13, 2003) - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of $22,400 and $25 ... Continue reading
Outdoor Channel Adds Four Wheeler TV and Hot Rod TV to 2004 Lineup
Nov 12, 2003
TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 12 -- PRIMEDIA and The Outdoor Channel (TOC) announce the addition of Hot Rod TV and the newly created Four Wheeler TV to the 2004 TOC schedule. "These exciting titles from the PRIMEDIA Automotive Enthusiast Group strengthen our association with the publishing giant and build on the success of ou ... Continue reading
Record Crowds Open Annual South Florida Auto Show
Nov 10, 2003
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 10 -- This year's South Florida International Auto Show set a new opening weekend attendance mark with an estimated attendance of 278,000 visitors, compared to the previous high of 268,000 in 2001. "It's great to see that people are getting out and enjoying themselves at our show," said Loren Sh ... Continue reading
World's Premier Commercial Vehicle Event Set to Open in Ft. Worth
Nov 8, 2003
WHO: Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) WHAT: 2003 International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exhibition WHEN: November 10-12, 2003 WHERE: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA The world's top commercial vehicle conference comes to Fort Worth next week! The SAE 2003 International Truck & Bus Meeti ... Continue reading
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