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Chrysler Plans New Dealerships
from the Detroit Free Press
 Two months after terminating 789 dealerships, Chrysler Group LLC is approaching some of those dealers to compete for a chance to sell Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep cars again in one of 140 "open" locations throughout the United States.
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Truck Market to Stay Weak Until Second Half of 2010
from Trailer Body Builders
The demand for new heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles is expected to be off around 45 percent for the full year 2009 and remain at weak levels through the first half of 2010, according to ACT Research Co.
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GM to Lease Across U.S. Once Again
from the Detroit Free Press
General Motors Co., which saw its leasing dramatically curtailed last year and lost sales as a result, can again sell select cars and trucks to consumers nationwide with lease deals -- a move that could boost sales.
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Product Showcase:
Telescopic Hydraulic Cranes
 IMT telescopic cranes are designed to ensure there is an exact fit for each customer’s specific lift and reach task. The product line features lift capacities from 3,200 pounds (1,450 kg) to 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg), and offers anti-two-block protection, overload shutdown systems, cylinder holding valves, and tethered or radio remote controls. More info
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Retail Sales Dip Unexpectedly, Jobless Claims Rise
from Yahoo! News
Retail sales disappointed in July and the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week. The latest government reports reinforced concerns about how quickly consumers will be able to contribute to a broad economic recovery.
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Obama Patches Highway Trust Fund
from Fleet Owner
As anticipated, President Obama has signed into law legislation (H.R. 357) that the White House said “provides funding to cover expected shortfalls of the Highway Trust Fund” (HTF) as well as for other purposes. However, the $7-billion patch for the HTF contained in the legislative package is by no means the long-term solution for funding highway infrastructure being sought by trucking and other highway-user interest groups.
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DOT Freight Transport Index Plunges 14.2 Percent
from Transport Topics
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index fell 14.2 percent in June from a year earlier, the largest June-to-June decline in the 20 years in which it has been calculated.
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Product Showcase:
SoundOff Signal
 New 4" Round RD Series Stop/Tail/Turn LED signal lights are attractively priced for truck & trailer fleets to take advantage of low amp draw, reliability, better performance and reduced maintenance costs. Innovative optics design provides a wider angle of light resulting in greater side visibility. Light fits into common 4" round body cutouts. More info
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Product Showcase:
Elston Manufacturing
 ELSTON Traction Sanders are a convenient and effective way to improve your traction especially in icy conditions. Very useful when you need to drive before roads are sanded or salted or on roads that have areas where snow and ice remain. In addition, these sanders are an approved substitute for chains in some states. Available in three models that can be easily adapted to fit your tractor (truck tractor) or truck. More info
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Vanair is the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders and multi-drive systems.
www.vanair.com
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SoundOff Signal