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Chevy Launches Epic Hispanic Campaign For The New 2007 Silverado New Ads Feature Music by Man
- ebuild (10/19/2006)
- Building on its recent successful Hispanic marketing efforts, Chevy announced today the new 2007 Chevy Silverado Hispanic advertising campaign. The Campaign, "Una Marca que Dura" or "A Brand/Mark that Lasts," focuses on the duality of the word "Marca" which in Spanish means "Mark," as in "the mark one leaves behind; the mark that distinguishes a person." The word also means "Brand" in Spanish.
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Dodge Redefines Commercial Standard with Introduction of All-new 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
- ebuild (10/19/2006)
- DaimlerChrysler expands to the commercial chassis cab segment with the introduction of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. Supported by a supplementary $48 million capital investment, the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab will be built at Chrysler Group's Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico. The plant is being expanded by 120,000 square feet for commercial vehicle production and will accommodate new frame configurations.
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Ford's Breakthrough Clean Diesel Technology Recieves Top Engineering Innovation Award
- ebuild (10/19/2006)
- A group of Ford scientists who developed a breakthrough technology that will usher into the automotive world a new era of clean diesel engines are among the recipients of the coveted Henry Ford Technology Award for 2006. Ford Clean Diesel Technology will debut on the 2008 Super Duty F-Series, making it the cleanest, quietest diesel ever offered by Ford in a pickup. In addition to the clean diesel technology, additional innovations selected for Henry Ford Technology Awards this year include: Collision warning and mitigation by braking technology used on the new Volvo S80 and Ford S-max sold in Europe.
- Ford Rolls Out Big Guns ; Sport Utility Vehicles Have Staying Power
- Augusta Chronicle, The (9/29/2006)
- Here are details of models from Ford's divisions, foreign and domestic:The 2007 Edge is Ford's entry into the busy crossover utility vehicle segment that seeks to mix car and SUV attributes. The five- passenger Edge sits up higher, though, and has a new, 265- horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6.
- Concrete Truck Study
- CONCRETE PRODUCER MAGAZINE (9/1/2006)
- Producers can gain insights on the state of the concrete truck industry by reading a new report prepared by SpecialtyVehicles.net (SVN) of Modesto, Calif. The report covers the manufactures of trucks for concrete mix, concrete boom pumps, and volumetric mixers.The study examines the industry from the standpoint of manufacturers that fill the essential task of providing customers with a dedicated vocational vehicle for concrete transport delivery and placement. About 20 companies in the United States and Canada are analyzed with data on sales, production volumes, and employees. Details of major companies include descriptions of their business and key operating features.A detailed industry summary provides an overall picture of the size of the industry in terms of units and dollars. It also offers a breakdown of unit and market share for each of the four truck types discussed.
- Gm Rolls Out Pickups Early
- Augusta Chronicle, The (8/3/2006)
- DETROIT - General Motors Corp. on Wednesday unveiled two redesigned pickups, which the automaker plans to speed to showrooms ahead of their scheduled debuts as it rushes to generate cash and show investors its turnaround plan is working.Light-duty models now are scheduled to go on sale in the fall, while heavy- duty models will hit showrooms in the winter.Though sales of trucks have slumped this year, they continue to be a key part of the lineup for U.S. automakers.
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Kargo Master Pro II Series Universal Truck Rack
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/13/2006)
- The Kargo Master Pro II series universal truck rack, when installed on a pickup truck, helps contractors transport large materials and equipment like lumber, drywall, or ladders. The rack has a 1,700-pound cargo capacity and is available for most pickup trucks, but is designed to work with trucks outfitted with fiberglass or commercial truck caps. The racks have 6-inch extensions for the legs to accommodate truck caps with extra height. 800-343-7486.
- Green Machines
- REMODELING Magazine (5/1/2006)
- Because big trucks are among the worst gas-guzzlers, remodelers are feeling the pinch. Fortunately, the latest pickups offer increased fuel efficiency through alternate-fuel or “hybrid” gas/electric engines.
- Vantastic
- REMODELING Magazine (5/1/2006)
- There's a lot to be said for work vehicles that really work for you. A recent entrant to the work van market is the Dodge Sprinter (far right), which rolled out in 2005. Sprinter's three available wheelbases (118, 140, or 158 inches) and up to 473 cubic feet of cargo space offer flexibility.
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Tools & Equipment Review: Work Trucks
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/21/2006)
- Once upon a time, a truck was a truck. It looked like hell and smelled like sweat. You threw your tools in back, muddy boots in front, and headed off to the job. A work vehicle was just that–no frills, no fooling, maybe even no radio. But this is the 21st century. The hot pickup upgrade for 2006 is satellite radio and leather is standard on some models. Now, crew comfort is important, with rear-seat legroom growing and drop-down DVD movie players optional.
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