Trucks

Rising diesel prices renew interest in fuel-saving technologies for trucks

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:20:52 -0500

Diesel fuel prices approaching $5 a gallon – and the resulting economic impact on products transported by truck – have created renewed interest in fuel-saving technologies developed during the past decade at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).

GM to Reduce Full-Size Truck Production

harminka — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:55:42 -0500

GM announced today that it is eliminating one shift of production at its full-size pickup truck assembly plants in Pontiac, Mich.; Flint, Mich.; and Oshawa, Ontario; and its full-size SUV assembly plant in Janesville, Wis. The decisions were made to bring production capacity more in line with market demand.

Indian Authorities Approve Joint Venture between Daimler Trucks and the Hero Group

harminka — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:34:02 -0500

The Indian government's Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) have both approved the establishment of the Daimler Hero Motors Corporation Ltd. joint venture by Daimler Trucks and the Indian company Hero Group in the first quarter of 2008.

Yulon Nissan Motor starts export of Cabstar to Mexico

harminka — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:36:55 -0600

Yulon Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has begun production and export of the “Nissan Cabstar”, light duty truck, to Mexico. This marks the first time for the Taiwanese domestic auto industry to export 3.5t class light commercial vehicles to Mexico.

Volvo Trucks issues recall in North America

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:52:46 -0600

Swedish truck-maker Volvo has announced a recall of some 125,000 vehicles in North America after faults were found in a lighting system that could cause fires.

Ford, U-Haul Launch Industry-First Fleet Of Eco-Friendly Vehicles

harminka — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:00:30 -0600

Ford Motor Company and U-Haul launched the industry’s first fleet of vehicles painted with Ford’s environmentally responsible new technology, which reduces greenhouse gases by 15 percent and cuts Ford’s production costs.

Nissan To Creat New LCV Engineering Division

harminka — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:31:21 -0600

Nissan Motor Light Trucks Co., Ltd (NMLT), a light commercial vehicle (LCV) company owned by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (85% of equity) and Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd (15% of equity), announced that it has created a new in-house division for the development of diesel engines for light duty trucks.

Trucktruth Launches Lift Truck Calculator

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:11:34 -0600

New online tool Lift Truck Calculator compares the costs of owning IC versus electric powered lift trucks.

Collision avoidance technology for mine haul trucks

harminka — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:47:40 -0600

Today’s mine haul tracks are massive vehicles in which drivers have limited vision and cannot see anything within around 30 metres. If a smaller vehicle on the mine site gets in the way of one of these monsters, the consequences can be dire.

GM Announces Record Global Third Quarter Sales, Up 4 Percent

harminka — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:50:57 -0500

General Motors sold a record 2.38 million cars and trucks around the world in the third quarter of 2007, a 4 percent increase compared with last year, according to preliminary sales figures released today. GM also reported record sales outside the United States, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales increases outside the U.S.

Ford F-Series Turns 60, Still Leading Pack

harminka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:36:24 -0500

On its Diamond Anniversary, the Ford F-Series celebrates a tradition of leadership and innovation. For six decades, F-Series trucks have set the standard in strength, durability and toughness. Ford pioneered the pickup, gave it the first V-8 engine and Crew Cab and went on to create a brand that has been the truck sales leader for 30 years.

2008 Ford F-150 Delivers Value

harminka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:59:18 -0500