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
Boyd Bros. Reports Third Quarter Results
Nov 1, 2003
CLAYTON, Ala.--Oct. 31, 2003--Boyd Bros. Transportation Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2003. Operating revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003, rose 2% to $34,123,212 from $33,518,768 in the comparable period last year. The Company p ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2004 Frontier Pickup
Nov 1, 2003
GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 31, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealerships nationwide. For 2004, Frontier continues to provide customers with outstanding value, with its starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $13,2 ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2003
NEWARK, N.J.--Oct. 31, 2003--The Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers presented its highest award, the Leamon Mc Coy Memorial Award to M. Brian Maher, Chairman and CEO of Maher Terminals Inc. for his personal contributions towards the betterment of the Intermodal Industry during 2002. Mr. Maher was specifically recog ... Continue reading
Cummins ISB Available in Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner School Buses
Oct 31, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 31, 2003--Cummins Inc. today announced that its ISB engine will be available in Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EF school buses beginning in January 2004. The ISB release with Thomas Built Bus, a member of the DaimlerChrysler Freightliner Group, builds on Cummins leadership in the bus market, providing Th ... Continue reading
Nissan Confirms It Plans To Recall 1.02 Million Cars
Oct 30, 2003
Thursday 12:43 am ET TOKYO October 30, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co. plans to recall a total of 2.56 million vehicles sold in Japan and overseas due to faults in the engines, the automaker said Thursday. The firm expects to book a Y15 billion-Y16 billion recall charge this fiscal year through March, bu ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Volkswagen Touareg 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year
Oct 30, 2003
VW Wins Prestigious Honor from Field of 13 Contenders ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 29 -- MOTOR TREND, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Volkswagen Touareg as MOTOR TREND's 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year. "We are delighted to rec ... Continue reading
Cross Lander USA Celebrates by Unveiling Off-Road Vehicle Set to Make U.S. Debut in Spring 2004
Oct 29, 2003
MIAMI--Oct. 29, 2003-- Company Executives Reconfirm Commitment to Aro S.A. Agreement, Employees and Romanian Government Cross Lander USA formally celebrated its new operating agreement with Romania's Aro S.A. by unveiling two prototypes of the new Cross Lander 244X, a rugged off-road sport recreational vehicle set to m ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Fourth Quarter EPS up 48.0%
Oct 28, 2003
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 28, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that net income increased 26.9 percent to $75.6 million, or $2.16 per share, for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, on sales of $1.93 billion. This compares with net income of $59 ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Exclusive Diesel Engine Supply Agreement Extended by DaimlerChrysler
Oct 27, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 27, 2003--Cummins Inc. today announced that it has extended its exclusive supply agreement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Chrysler Group for diesel engines used in the Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup truck. Although specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the engine system agreement inc ... Continue reading
Oct 22, 2003
CANTON, Miss.--Oct. 21, 2003--Cheered on by the hundreds of employees who built it, the first Nissan Titan -- a red King Cab SE 4x4 -- rolled off Nissan North America's (NNA) assembly line here this morning. It was a significant moment in automotive history, as Nissan is the first manufacturer in decades to enter the s ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Excellent Sales and Earnings Results
Oct 21, 2003
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Oct. 21, 2003--"PACCAR Inc reported higher sales and net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003 compared with the same periods a year ago," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. Third quarter net sales and financial services revenues were $2.1 billion, compared ... Continue reading
New Diesel Emission Control Technology Cuts California Bus Emissions by 90-95%
Oct 21, 2003
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- With the successful test of a new diesel-emission control technology on its buses, the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) may be taking California a step closer to eliminating older diesel bus emissions as a major source of pollution in the state. Soot-spewing buses just moved onto the e ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero To Eliminate 241 Jobs
Oct 20, 2003
STOCKHOLM October 20, 2003; Dow Jones reported that AB Volvo said negotiations between Volvo Aero and its employee unions has been concluded and it will now issue termination notices to 134 employees and offer early retirement to a further 58. In addition, the number of employees is expected to be reduced during the ye ... Continue reading
The 2004 Dodge Durango: More Space, Refinement and Value
Oct 17, 2003
- The Most SUV Per Dollar AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Chrysler Group today announced pricing for the all-new 2004 Dodge Durango. With a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,920 (plus $645 destination), the new 2004 Dodge Durango is priced $1,000 below the 2003 Durango while delivering the power, ... Continue reading
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