Ok, so we all know that there are two things that can not be avoided \223death and taxes\224 You might want to add a third thing to that list and that being high gas prices. With the average gallon of gas finally costing more then a gallon of milk. The American consumer is getting hit hard in the pocket book. I mean look at the minimum wage worker, they basically have to work an entire hour to afford a gallon of gas (take out taxes from the 5.15/hour). ....
Nissan’s prowess as a passenger vehicle manufacturer is unquestionable, but the Japanese automaker has not held a reputation here in the US as a leader in commercial vehicle solutions. But soon Nissan will be aggressively moving into the same commercial vehicle territory that’s currently dominated by domestics
The distribution of Prima range of World Trucks from Tata Motors has begun. It was unveiled in May this year. The first product, the Prima 4028 S, is a 40-tonne 266-PS (Cummins ISBE engine) tractor with a 9-speed ZF transmission, and a matching trailer with new generation brakes, ABS and specialised axles for heavy duty and high speed application. The 4028 S tractor-trailer is ideal for carrying freight, such as steel, cement, and containers, up to 40.2 tonnes of Gross Combination Weight.
Ford Motor Co. is developing a 4.4-liter V-8 diesel engine for use in the F-150 pickup later this decade. The engine would be a scaled-up version of a 3.6-liter V-8 diesel Ford began producing for Range Rovers in April at a plant in Dagenham, England. Timing of the new diesel's appearance in the F-150 isn't certain. If the 4.4-liter engine is approved, sources say Ford would need at least two or three years to launch production.
Business Week laid out a comprehensive list of small cars that would win an award in a particular category for small cars if there were awards. It is sort of like the Oscars for small cars. While I can not attest for all the cars I will have to say that the category dealing with reliability is correct.
Chrysler and Nissan have been working together on new products since last year. Specifically, Nissan was going to build a small car for Chrysler, while Chrysler would build a new full-size pickup truck for Nissan
The estate of Barr Ashcraft, best known for his work documenting the Vietnam War with his camera, is selling over 50 classic motorcycles, 170 classic cars and trucks, and 70 classic tractors. The sale takes place July 6-7th in Massachusetts.
I try not to become too excited about concept vehicles because too many concept vehicles never become production vehicles. The Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports concept vehicle is different - thankfully
The 2008 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin will debut at this year's SEMA show in Sin City - Las Vegas. The 2008 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin's exterior design is inspired
Among the most versatile vehicles on the market are full-size pickups that feature four full size doors. Although many buyers are staying clear of trucks due to the preference of more economical vehicles, there’s still a huge need for pickups among a wide demographic
That black plastic lining sprayed on beds of thousands of pickups every year has gone to war \227 protecting everything from the Pentagon to Humvees. The discovery of military applications is creating a nice sideline business for two pickup bedliner companies: Line-X of Santa Ana, Calif., a chain of 560 truck-bedliner franchisees around the country; and Rhino Linings of San Diego, which has about 900 dealers in the USA. Both are privately held.
Another pick-em-up is for sale: this time, it's a Porsche. At only 1,100 Euros, it's a bargain if you're into that sort of thing ... not that there's anything wrong with that.
Highlighting the diversity of their commercial vehicle range, Mercedes today has taken a moment to showcase two unique Mercedes-Benz Econic semi-trailer equipped with tanker bodies that have just entered service at the London Farnborough Airport.
With all the hubbub over gas prices, and how SUVs are causing the problem. Here is a list of SUV\222s that get over 24 mpg, which is pretty good for the class. If the government gets their butts in gear this standard could be raised shortly.
Saving a few pennies each time you run to the grocery store is attractive, but for freight companies with long-haul distances, a hybrid engine can result in a huge savings. Volvo is looking to introduce hybrid engines for heavy trucks, resulting in as much as a 35% fuel savings.
SUPERCHARGED 2007 FORD F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH
- Ford F-150 supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission delivers 450 horsepower and 500 pounds-feet of torque.
- Ford responds to customer demand bringing F-150 performance concept to market in eight months. Ford-Harley co-branding partnership flourishes – with 60,000 pickups sold since 1999.
A truck driver gets lost in the Philadelphia suburbs and winds up with a $17,000 traffic ticket. It's not an urban legend - it happened and the NBC 10 Investigators have the proof.
Renschler highlighted the importance of the EVZ in integrating development and production: "The keyword at Daimler Trucks is networking. That applies not only to our different products and brands but also to the integration of development and production. Development and production need to work hand in hand from the word go.
oyota, which remains a distant fourth in U.S. trucks sales behind Detroit's Big Three, is trying to rope in buyers with a taste of the Tundra in hopes they will trade up after new models hit dealer lots in January.
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