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American Axle Agrees to Rescue Deal with General Motors
from Crain’s Detroit Business
 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. agreed in principle to a rescue deal with General Motors Co. yesterday as the supplier works to restructure its balance sheet without seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Administration Plans to Wind Down Clunkers Program
from Yahoo! News
The Obama administration is developing plans to wind down the popular Cash for Clunkers program and could announce by Friday when the incentives will no longer be available.
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2010 Engine Test Fleets Weigh In
from Fleet Equipment Magazine
The 2010 diesel engine EPA emission compliance deadline for new builds is near. Several fleets around the country have been testing the new engine technology. Here’s what they have to say about the engines.
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Product Showcase:
ValuePlus Fleet Management (VPFM)
 IMT’s VPFM is a GPS-enabled, Web-based software application that supplies customers with important cost and utilization data they need to reduce operating expenses, maximize vehicle and equipment component utilization, and develop efficient replacement cycles. The software was designed to help guarantee customers are getting the most value for their dollar from their service vehicles. More info
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New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly to 576K
from Yahoo! News
The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly for the second straight week, a sign that jobs remain scarce even as other data show the economy is stabilizing.
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GM to Boost 2009 Output by 60,000
from the Detroit Free Press
General Motors Co. announced that it would build 60,000 more cars and trucks this year than it previously planned -- a move that will bring about 1,350 hourly employees back to work and provide overtime to an estimated 10,000 people.
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Housing Starts Decline in July
from Transport Topics
Housing starts fell in July for the first time in three months, the Commerce Department said.
Starts fell 1 percent to an annual rate of 581,000 units, Bloomberg reported.
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It Still Pays to Tailor Your Trucks
from ForConstructionPros.com
Given the current economic climate and the ready supply of available trucks, you may see some contractors press vehicles into unintended applications, such as mating tractors with sleeper cabs to dump truck bodies or using them to pull dump trailers. But the basic fact remains - there is no substitute for using the right truck for the job.
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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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