USA – Since Quigley Motor Co., Inc. (Manchester, PA) retired its solid axle 4×4 GM products, the company has been developing, designing and testing a new product to take its place. Quigley now introduces the LIFS (Lifted Independent Front Suspension) 4×4 system. Compared to the standard IFS 4×4 system, the LIFS will incorporate a 3.0″ [...]

USA – Amtech LLC (Wapato, WA), a Blackford Capital portfolio company and diverse manufacturer of composite-based products and parts, announced a joint manufacturing agreement with Astoria Industries (Osceola, IA). Amtech has been recognized as one of the fastest growing and most innovative small businesses in Washington. The company manufactures custom parts and assemblies in the [...]

Germany – During the International Motor Show (IAA) taking place in Hanover from 23 to 30 September, Renault Trucks will be particularly highlighting two of its most important themes: the savings in energy achieved using Optifuel Solutions, plus the alternatives to the use of all-diesel energy, now known as “Clean Tech”. This 2010 edition will [...]

Germany – At the Germany grand prix in Nürburgring, the heat was not coming from the sky but from the track. More exactly from the stands, where over 200,000 truck racing fans had gathered from all over Germany. And sometimes from further afield still… With an audience already won over by this particular brand of [...]

China: In the first half of 2010, sales volume in China car market firstly surpassed 9 million units, which startled the world again. Of which, China’s car output hit 8.4722 million units, up 49% year-on-year, with growth rate going up by 34 percentage points. China’s car sales hit 9.0162 million units, up 48% compared to [...]

China – National Development and Reform Commission, MII and Finance Ministry announced the first batch 71 models of vehicles which have been chosen into fuel-efficient vehicle catalogue. 8 models of JAC vehicles have been chosen into the catalogue including 6 models of A-class sedan and 2 models of A0-class sedan such as A car Tojoy [...]

India: Ashok Leyland Ltd., the flagship company of the London-based Hinduja Group announced that it had reached agreement with Optare plc, a leading bus manufacturer in the UK, to subscribe for a 26 percent stake as a part of long-term strategic cooperation. The investment is estimated at about USD 7.5 million. The deal is expected [...]

India: Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, has registered a 156% increase in turnover to Rs. 2,347.98 crores (Rs. 918.07 crores) in the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Net Profit at Rs. 122.64 crores was up 15 times against Rs. 7.77 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Sale of vehicles for the [...]

Japan: Suzuki is Type II moped scooternew “V125S/V125S address basic”to be released on August 06, 2010. Address V125 series since its launch in 2005, “the easy maneuverability and compact body and lightweight,” “a powerful engine friendly” is a Class II moped scooters are very well received by others. The new “basic V125S/V125S address”the pursuit of [...]

Japan: Production June Results Domestic production for domestic, overseas markets both increased, the total exceeded the previous six consecutive months. Overseas production exceeded the previous 12 consecutive months. In June, reached its highest monthly basis. World production exceeded the previous year and 8 months in a row in June reached its highest monthly basis. Results-June [...]