MONROE, MI – Monroe Commercial Vehicle replacement shock absorbers now include advanced application-engineered internal valving to deliver the OEM-specified ride and handling profile to any medium- or heavy-duty vehicle. The new Monroe application-engineered shocks include Monroe Gas-Magnum, Monro-Magnum, and Severe Service products.
Read More →COLUMBUS, IN – Cummins QSB3.3 engine earned the title of “Diesel of the Year 2007” recognition from a leading European publication. The award recognizes the technology that enables the 110-hp (82 kW) rated 3.3L engine to offer equivalent performance to that of larger 4.0 to 4.5L engines, but with a 30 percent smaller and lighter installation package.
Read More →ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index rose 3.9 percent in December after falling 3.6 percent in November. The December jump was the largest month-to-month increase in tonnage since January 2005.
Read More →MIAMI – In Ryder's Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), fourth quarter 2006 revenue totaled $140.2 million, down 2 percent compared with $142.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Read More →ANDERSON, IN – Remy International, Inc. has signed an agreement for the sale of its light and medium truck diesel engine and component remanufacturing business conducted by Franklin Power Products, Inc., and International Fuel Systems to Caterpillar Inc., for a cash purchase price of $150 million.
Read More →LONG BEACH, CA – SNUGTOP's “Super Sport” fiberglass cap is now available for the new Dodge Dakota Quad Cab V-bed pickup. The Super Sport features aerodynamic lines, large frameless side windows, a big all-glass rear door, and an integrated LED rear brake light.
Read More →FULLERTON, CA – Yokohama Tire Corporation is launching the 703ZL tire at the Technology & Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 6-8, at the Tampa Convention Center. The 703ZL is part of Yokohama's Z.environment line, which uses high technology to make more environmentally friendly tires.
Read More →DETROIT – Journalists throughout North America got behind the wheel of the new F-Series Super Duty and its new 6.4L Power Stroke diesel last month in Texas. Richard Truett and John Stewart were two journalists on hand for the test drive.
Read More →LADSON, SC – Midway Specialty Vehicles has opened a new Sprinter division facility in Charleston, S.C. Minutes away from the DaimlerChrysler Sprinter plant, ship-thru and drop-ship are available. Parking for 190 Sprinter vans is available.
Read More →AUBURN HILLS, MI - The new 2008 Dodge Dakota comes standard with a 3.7-L Magnum V-6 engine producing 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine also comes with electronic throttle control, and exhaust gas recirculation to help lower emissions.
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