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News•September 30, 2008

Navistar Introduces Industry-First Hybrid Battery Lease

DALLAS – Navistar is now offering customers “extra savings and peace of mind” when buying an International DuraStar diesel/electric hybrid truck. Among the new options is a 60-month battery-lease program, said to be the first of its kind in the North American truck industry.

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News•September 30, 2008

America’s Body Company Acquired by The Reading Group

COLUMBUS, OHIO – America’s Body Company (ABC) has been acquired by The Reading Group, LLC from Leggett & Platt, Inc. ABC has one of the nation’s largest networks of truck equipment distribution, installation and manufacturing facilities.

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News•September 29, 2008

Adrian Steel Announces New ADseries Van Shelving

ADRIAN, MI – Featuring ADjustable shelves that can easily be moved as needed, Adrian Steel's new ADaptable rail system allows shelving to be repositioned in the van without having to re-drill holes.

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News•September 23, 2008

Ford Plans Conversion for Michigan SUV Plant

WAYNE, MI – Ford Motor Co. will invest at least $75 million to begin converting a Michigan SUV plant to small-car production as part of its strategic shift to sell more of the fuel-efficient vehicles in North America starting in 2010.

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News•September 23, 2008

Alcoa Launches Three New Wheel Lines for Full-Size Trucks

CLEVELAND – Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a Cleveland, Ohio-based business has expanded their aftermarket catalog to include three new wheel lines for full-size trucks.

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News•September 23, 2008

Ford Plans Conversion for Michigan SUV Plant

WAYNE, MI – Ford Motor Co. will invest at least $75 million to begin converting a Michigan SUV plant to small-car production as part of its strategic shift to sell more of the fuel-efficient vehicles in North America starting in 2010.

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News•September 23, 2008

Trucks, SUVs Gain Market Share at GM, Ford

DETROIT– General Motors Corp. (GM) and Ford Motor Co. executives said sales of trucks and SUVs in August again made up a bigger share of total sales as gasoline prices continued to fall from record highs in July.

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News•September 23, 2008

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Adds Marketing Manager

REDFORD, MI – Greg Gusko has joined the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (FUSO) team as marketing manager.

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News•September 23, 2008

FMCSA Waives Hours Regs for Gulf States Drivers

WASHINGTON – Motor carriers and drivers providing emergency in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav will be relieved of federal hours-of-service regulations.

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News•September 23, 2008

Nikkei Business Says GM in Talks to Sell Truck Ops to Isuzu

TOKYO – General Motors Corp is in talks to sell its midsize-truck operations to Isuzu Motors but Japan’s No. 2 truck maker said it had received no such offer.

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