A survey of US-based fleets indicates more are looking to order Class 8 tractors in the next three months than were looking to do so the previous quarter. The Q3 Fleet Sentiment Survey, conducted CK Commercial Vehicle Research, found 65% ...
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Bosch opened a new plant in Chengdu, western China. In the future, the plant will manufacture safety systems such as the ABS antilock braking system and the ESP(R) electronic stability program for local customers. The new site covers a ...
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The most popular tablet size in the market is currently 7-inch, which accounts for about 70% of total shipments due to their low prices. The iPad is currently the best selling tablet series, but as Apple has not yet released its ...
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Cummins Inc. today reported results for the second quarter of 2013. The company said they expect full year revenues to be in line with 2012. Second quarter revenues of $4.5 billion increased 2% from the second quarter of 2012. Revenues in ...
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) via tote refills increased in price by an average of two cents per litre in July, according to the latest figures from DEF Tracker. In the US, meanwhile, tote refill prices fell one cent per gallon to US$1.96. ...
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Intermodal activity is up in Eastern Canada, posting a volume increase of 6.5% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year. The region’s share of total North American intermodal shipments increased one point to 8% in ...
Laser markets keep on an even keel 31 Jul 2013 Longbow Research finds vendors reporting no rude surprises, while fiber laser players continue to tussle. Materials processing The fortunes of US laser vendors during the second quarter of ...
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Phil Raymond, the popular founder of Parts for Trucks, passed away Aug. 1 in Halifax. “Phil is remembered as a person who had a deep faith in the ability of an individual to overcome obstacles,” his family said in an ...
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Linglong Tyre holds a work seminar themed at “green technology drives the future” in Beijing on July 20, 2013. At the seminar, Linglong Tyre demonstrates its latest R&D on new products, application and market promotion to tens ...
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“It’s worth noticing the unexpected declines in vehicle exports in the first half year of 2013,” Vice Chairman of CAAM Dong Yang says. The export of Chinese vehicles which grew very fast last year presents a declining ...
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In order to make clear the operation of Balong M7C of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd, www.chinatruck.org interviews a user of Balong M7C—Lu Yingjiang, a truck driver with over ten years of driving experience. Comfortable driving ...
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According to latest statistics of CAAM, in the first half of 2013, a total of 1,819,855 units of cargo trucks are sold, up by 7.44% year on year, entering a relatively stable development stage. 982,621 units of medium and light cargo trucks ...
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At the end of 2013, 30 semi port trailers exported to Saudi Arabia undertaken by SINOTRUCK Taian Wuyue Special Vehicle are successfully delivered. The semi port trailer is designed by SINOTRUCK Taian Wuyue Special Vehicle in accordance to ...
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"Innovation is the soul of SINOTRUK”, vice general secretary of SINOTRUK Wei Zhihai says. Technical innovation has been accelerating SINOTRUK’s leap development. In the global market, SINOTRUK yields fruitful results thanks to ...
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On August 6, 2013, SAIC issues interim report in July. The production of various vehicles is 378,808 units in July, accumulating 2,932,692 units from Jan. to July, up by 16.10% over last year. The sales volume of various vehicles is 352,983 ...
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