News By Topic: Big Rigs

Diesel Powers Four of the Top Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles in Annual Government Rankings

Oct 29, 2002

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- A new government report highlights the potential for clean diesel to help meet the nation's growing energy and environmental demands, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. In their annual fuel economy rankings for the new model year to be released tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ... Continue reading

NHTSA Publishes List of September 2002 Recalls

Oct 28, 2002

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in September 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems promptly fixed. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA ... Continue reading

For Advanced Powertrain Enthusiasts Only

Oct 28, 2002

If your into engines, budget lots of time to spend in ths special GM section. ... Continue reading

UAW Members Ratify New Five-Year Contract With International Truck And Engine Corporation

Oct 27, 2002

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Oct. 27, 2002; International Truck and Engine Corporation announced today that members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have approved a new five-year labor agreement that will enable the company to become more competitive. The contract was ratified by 54 percent of voting UAW members. It takes ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production

Oct 25, 2002

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 25 - Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 356,525 units, up from the 340,440 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 14,038,165 v ... Continue reading

Isuzu Motor To Cut US Presence; Focus On Truck Operations

Oct 25, 2002

TOKYO -October 25, 2002; Yumiko Nishitani writing for Dow Jones reported that Isuzu Motor Ltd., officially announced Friday it will slash drastically its exposure to the North American sport-utility vehicle market - a market that once boosted the company's growth but has since turned sour amid intensified competition. ... Continue reading

Release: Navistar, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement

Oct 25, 2002

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Oct. 25, 2002; International Truck and Engine Corporation and the leadership of the United Auto Workers union have reached tentative agreement on a new five year labor agreement, it was announced today. The agreement is subject to ratification by the UAW membership, which will take place on Sunday, O ... Continue reading

Ford says extra truck inspections are costly, Cheaper debuts is a goal

Oct 25, 2002

NEW YORK -October 25, 2002- Bloomberg News reported that Ford Motor Co. wants to avoid extra inspections of new F-Series pickup trucks when production starts next year, as the automaker tries to reduce the costs of vehicle introductions, their chief executive officer said. This year, the world's second-largest automake ... Continue reading

Ryder Announces Third Quarter 2002 Results; Net Earnings of $33.8 Million Improve From Deficit in 2001

Oct 24, 2002

MIAMI--Oct. 23, 2002--Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in supply chain and transportation management solutions, today reported third quarter 2002 net earnings improved to $33.8 million, compared with a net loss of $5.5 million in the third quarter of 2001. Earnings per diluted share were $0.54 compared with a $0.09 ... Continue reading

Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale

Oct 23, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 17 -- October 27th - 8:00AM-3:00PM at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana's largest all indoor Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale. Over 800 spaces (l0xl2) $40, Car Sale $40. ... Continue reading

China Seeks Arrest of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Executive

Oct 23, 2002

HONG KONG, Oct 23, 2002 Tan Ee Lyn writing for Reuters reported that Chinese authorities want to arrest auto executive Yang Rong, one of the country's richest men, for alleged involvement in economic crimes, in their latest crackdown on high-profile tycoons. China's largest van maker, Brilliance China Automotive Holdin ... Continue reading

Volvo Q3 sales, profit to jump but outlook cloudy

Oct 23, 2002

STOCKHOLM, Oct 23, 2002; Peter Andersson writing for Reuters reported that Sweden's AB Volvo, the world's second-biggest truck maker, is likely to announce on Thursday it swung to a third-quarter profit thanks to a jump in North American sales. But investors might not be cheering. The increase reflects purchases made b ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Record Third Quarter Earnings, Up 37%

Oct 23, 2002

DETROIT, Oct. 23, 2002-- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported record third quarter earnings of 70 cents per share for 2002. This represents an increase of 37% compared to the 51 cents earned in the third quarter of 2001. Sales in the third quarter hit a record le ... Continue reading

New Model Variant Of The "Van Of The Year 2002" - Spacious Transporter: Opel Vivaro High-Roof Van

Oct 22, 2002

FOR RELEASE: October 22, 2002 New Model Variant Of The "Van Of The Year 2002" - Spacious Transporter: Opel Vivaro High-Roof Van Opel Extends Commercial Vehicle Range Rüsselsheim - Adam Opel AG announced at the opening of the new production site in Barcelona, Spain yesterday that the latest Vivaro variant - the high-ro ... Continue reading

Clean Air Partners Dual-Fuel Technology Now Available for Diesel Gen-Set Peak Shaving

Oct 22, 2002

SAN DIEGO--Oct. 22, 2002-- Successful Truck Program Makes the Transition to Stationary Applications; Enables Increased Utilization of Standby Generators Based on the success of their patented Dual-Fuel(TM) Technology for trucking applications, Clean Air Partners (CAP) now offers the same benefits for diesel generators. ... Continue reading