New emissions-compliant equipment led the news at the huge Conexpo-Con/Agg construction equipment show here March 4-8 as every diesel-equipment supplier contacted was offering new emissions-compliant machinery. Jan. 1 was the deadline for ...
Tags: Transportation, Construction, Decoration
A 4-wheel-drive version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van will reach showrooms around the beginning of 2015. It will feature an all-new 4x4 system that functions without a traditional transfer case, Mercedes-Benz Van Operations General ...
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Desert landscapes provided the backdrop for Truck Fleet Management’s first test-drive here of the redesigned 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, General Motors Co.’s entrants into the competitive and increasingly ...
The forthcoming Chevrolet City Express small van was on display here during a press preview for General Motors' redesigned heavy duty pickups. While the van was not available for a test drive, journalists were given a sneak peek in ...
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GMC introduced a redesigned midsize Canyon pickup for the 2015 model year, the manufacturer announced. Available in extended- and crew-cab bodies, the Canyon will derive base power from a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces an ...
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Jasper Engines & Transmissions has appointed a new leader to its transmission division. The company announced that eight-year veteran Sara Schmidt will take over as the division’s manager. Most recently, she served as manager of the ...
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Construction employment increased by 122,000 workers in December 2013 versus year-ago levels, the Associated General Contractors said. Construction employment totaled 5.8 million people in December, an increase of 2.1% over year-ago ...
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Navistar Inc. said it has redesigned its online truck configuration tool to allow customers to virtually design several models. The tool allows users to view different configurations of International, ProStar, DuraStar and TerraStar ...
Selected Mitsubishi Fuso Truck dealers will sell Yokohama tires through a partnership the two companies have reached, Mitsubishi Truck of America Inc. announced. Through the program, authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealers will purchase and ...
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Nissan has introduced a taxi version of its NV200 small van for London with a redesigned front end tailored to mimic the looks of that city's iconic cabs, the automaker announced. The van's front-end styling features round headlamps, a ...
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General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. are expanding availability of in-vehicle communications systems that allow users to download applications directly from dashboard screens, the companies said in separate announcements. GM this summer ...
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General Motors Co. announced that the next generation of its OnStar in-vehicle communications system will feature 4G connectivity and enable vehicles to function as Wi-Fi hot spots. The rollout of the service, which employs long-term ...
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Transport Topics Publishing Group has announced the launch of Truck Fleet Management, a magazine and website focused on the ownership and operation of vocational, public, utility and other diversified commercial fleets. Formerly known as ...
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Italian automobile manufacturer Fiat SpA will acquire full control of Chrysler Group LLC in a deal worth a combined $4.35 billion, Bloomberg News reported. Fiat, which already holds 58.5% of Chrysler, will [delete word pay] acquire the ...
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The Detroit Three automakers posted sales gains during 2013, even as sales waned toward the year's end. For the year, General Motors Co. saw sales rise 7% to 2.8 million vehicles, even as December fleet sales declined 9% and retail sales ...
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