Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol: DAI) is continuing along its path of profitable growth. In the second quarter of 2014, the Group achieved new record levels of unit sales and revenue and significantly increased its operating profit from ...
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Ford has unveiled new 2.7-liter EcoBoost and 3.5-liter V6 engines for 2015 Ford F-150 light-duty pickup trucks. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost, which is rated 325hp and 375lbs, is a substitute to the V-8 and can haul about 1,900lbs in the Lariat ...
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The first sod has been turned: Daimler’s wholly-owned commercial vehicle subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is starting construction of the new headquarters building on Swan Island in Portland, Oregon. The new building ...
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International automotive supplier Continental has developed a concept for an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) for drum brakes. It is especially tailored to the lower-priced automotive segment that, up until now, has had to make do with ...
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Global drinks major Coca-Cola has announced plans to invest over $8.2bn in Mexico, under a partnership with eight local bottlers. As part of the investment plan, Coca-Cola will add new production lines, refrigeration equipment, trucks ...
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US-based corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries has opened a new 72,000ft2 recycling facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The plant accepts both residential and commercial recyclables including paper, plastics and metals and ...
Chevrolet has unveiled 2015 Chevy Colorado, a mid-sized pickup truck with new interior, new style and improved power option. The new Chevy Colorado comes with three power option: a fuel economy 200-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder ...
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Transics International, a fleet management solution company, has signed a contract with Almarai, a Saudi-Arabia based dairy firm. The announcement was made by WABCO Holdings, tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry that ...
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Telogis, a cloud-based based location intelligence software platform provider, has launched fleet management package for Volvo Trucks. The software firm helps transportation companies increase safety, control cost and improve customer ...
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Beginning with the 2015 model year, Ram will become the first automaker to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 standardized tow rating practices across all three fullsize pickup truck segments, including the ½-ton ...
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US-based tire maker Toyo Tires is set to launch its new range of Open Country R/T in September 2014. The tire will be manufactured at the company's plant in Georgia, making it the first tire for the company to be entirely made in the US, ...
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US-based tire maker Toyo Tires is set to launch its new range of Open Country R/T in September 2014. The tire will be manufactured at the company's plant in Georgia, making it the first tire for the company to be entirely made in the US, ...
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Nissan has opened its second manufacturing facility in Thailand, which will produce the NP300 Navara, a new generation pickup truck. The 580,000m2 plant was built with an investment of THB3.7bn ($114.3m), and will support the region with ...
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It's the ultimate in floor space conservation. If your garage ceiling has enough clearance, you just might be able to park two cars in the same stall. Not two Range Rovers or two monster trucks, but two low-profile sedans or sports cars ...
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The 2014 Volvo Trucks Fuelwatch Competition South China Semi-final concluded in Guangzhou today, where the Volvo Trucks New FH/FM Product Experience took place after the visits of Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. In addition, 6 regional ...
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