November 18, 2008
ELKHART, IN – LEER has announced the release of the 100R Series fiberglass truck caps and the 700 Series tonneau covers for the new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup.
Tags: 2009 Dodge Ram , LEER, tonneau, Truck caps
October 14, 2008
SANTA BARBARA, CA – The redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram is now on its way to dealers in a market that’s not as robust as it was even a year ago.
Tags: 2009 Dodge Ram , Dodge
March 5, 2008
ATLANTA – Dodge continues its commercial vehicle market offensive with a barrage of product enhancements, including the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cabs; the 2008 Dodge Sprinter; and the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan cargo van
Tags: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan , 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2008 Dodge Sprinter, 2009 Dodge Ram
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By Mike Antich Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.
By Mike Antich October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.
By Mike Antich
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In This Issue: Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty, Re-Rating GVWR: Why and How It’s Done, Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again) and much more…