Dave Gilbert Named President of Clear!Blue Chicago
Oct 2, 2002
CHICAGO, Oct. 2 -- Dave Gilbert, former president of Golin/Harris International, has been named president of Clear!Blue Chicago LLC, a strategic communications and events company that is part of Clear!Blue LLC, a national company with international reach, based in Birmingham, Michigan. As President of Clear!Blue Chicag ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Delivers HEMTT Defense Trucks for Missile Defense System
Oct 2, 2002
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 2, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, has delivered two Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks with Load Handling Systems (HEMTT-LHS) modified for use as launch platforms for the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. These specia ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2002
DETROIT, Oct 1, 2002- Following are Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries). U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in September 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 23 selling days this month vs. 25 in the month last year, and 229 this yea ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2002
Tuesday 10:05 am ET WASHINGTON October 1, 2002; Reuters reported that truck maker Navistar International Corp. said on Tuesday it requested a voluntary safety recall of up to 90,000 hydraulic anti-lock brake system electronic control units in the United States and Canada. The recall, which was submitted by its Internat ... Continue reading
Light-Truck Owners are Learning the Hard Way About Spray-On Bedliners
Oct 1, 2002
PORTAGE, Wis., Oct. 1 -- "Horror story" seems to be a growing theme among consumers who have chosen to pay for an expensive "spray-on" bedliner to protect their light truck. From lack of protection against scratches and dents, to potential delamination of the lining material, to documented damage to the truck bed cause ... Continue reading
Navistar, union agree to 5-day contract extension
Oct 1, 2002
NEW YORK, Oct 1 Reuters reported that truckmaker Navistar International Inc. said on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with its union workers to extend their labour contract up to five days, averting a strike by 7,200 employees. The temporary extension comes as members of the United Auto Workers were set to walk out ... Continue reading
Fleet Capital Provides $55 Million to the Celadon Group
Oct 1, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 30, 2002--Fleet Capital Corporation, one of the nation's largest asset-based lenders, announced today that it provided a $55 million asset- based credit facility to the Celadon Group, Inc., , a leading provider and arranger of long-haul, time-sensitive truckload transport services. The facility will ... Continue reading
Cummins Receives Third EPA Certification
Sep 30, 2002
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Sept. 30, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it had received unconditional certification for its heavy-duty ISM engine from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA approval certifies that the ISM complies with the strict new emission standards agreed upon by the industry. "The ISM certif ... Continue reading
Volvo Receives Engine Approval from U.S. EPA
Sep 30, 2002
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 30, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given permission for Volvo to manufacture and sell trucks with Volvo's EPA02-compliant VED12 diesel engine after October 1, 2002. ``We believe this engine meets all applicable em ... Continue reading
Freightliner to close Wis. fire truck plant
Sep 30, 2002
CHICAGO, Sept 29, 2002, Reuters reported friday that Freightliner, the truck manufacturing arm of DaimlerChrysler AG , will close its Wisconsin fire truck manufacturing plant, resulting in the loss of about 155 jobs, the company said in a filing with the state. The Shawano, Wisconsin, facility will close in March 2003 ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Launches Clean B Gas Plus Engine
Sep 27, 2002
VANCOUVER, Sept. 26, 2002 - Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana and Westport Innovations Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, announced today the commercial launch of the low-emissions B Gas Plus engine for automotive markets. With up to 230 horsepower, the B Gas Plus is an advan ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2002
OSHKOSH, WIS.--Sept. 26, 2002-- Oshkosh Truck Corporation's President of Defense John Stoddart will join Gov. Scott McCallum, senior Wisconsin National Guard officers and other officials at a formal send-off ceremony today at the Oshkosh National Guard armory for the Oshkosh-based 1157th Transportation Company. One hun ... Continue reading
Patrick Dougherty New Dodge(DC)Commercial Vehicles Director
Sep 25, 2002
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sept. 25, 2002--DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, the US distributor of Sprinter Vans, has announced the appointment of Patrick W. Dougherty as Director, Dodge Commercial Vehicles. In this newly created position, Dougherty will succeed DC Vans President and CEO Tim A. Reuss and assume overall responsibility fo ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Presents Hot Music, Cool Cars And The Latest Trucks At The State Fair Of Texas
Sep 25, 2002
FOR RELEASE: September 25, 2002 Chevrolet Presents Hot Music, Cool Cars And The Latest Trucks At The State Fair Of Texas Chevy Driving Texas-Official Vehicle Of The Fair DALLAS - Whether you enjoy sliding into a sleek Corvette, hearing great tunes from today's hottest stars or seeing the latest in automotive innovation ... Continue reading
Mack School Tour Begins With Fall Swing Along East Coast
Sep 25, 2002
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 24 -- Mack Trucks, Inc. this month will kick off a tour of high schools along the East Coast to promote technical careers, visiting Conard High School in West Hartford on Sept. 26. Using its experience as one of America's largest truck manufacturers, Mack plans to illustrate the wide range of ... Continue reading
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