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Chrysler, Nissan Cancel Exchange of Vehicles
from the Detroit Free Press
 Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co. are ending a project in which they would have produced vehicles for each other. The plans, originally announced in early 2008, called for Nissan to make a compact sedan that Chrysler would sell in South America, and another small vehicle in 2010 that Chrysler would sell in other emerging markets.
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New Jobless Claims and Total Benefit Rolls Drop
from Yahoo! News
The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the number of people remaining on the rolls also fell, evidence that layoffs have eased.
Still, both figures remain above levels associated with a healthy economy, and analysts expect the unemployment rate to keep rising.
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CARB Changing California’s Trucking Landscape
from Fleet Owner
The recent spate of emission-control regulations issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is going to pose bigger compliance headaches for smaller fleets compared to their larger brethren, according to a recent analysis by GE Capital Fleet Services.
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Product Showcase:
CAS35WG
 The IMT CAS35WG (Compressed Air System 35 CFM Welder/Generator) is a compact, hydraulic compressor/welder/generator designed to increase productivity and decrease vehicle weight. Designed to mount on top of the service body’s left-front side pack, it saves space, allowing truck operators to enjoy more payload capacity on their mechanics trucks. More info
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GDP Declines 1 Percent in 2Q, Better than Expected
from Yahoo! News
The economy shrank at an annual rate of 1 percent in the spring, a better-than-expected showing and more evidence that the recession is drawing to a close.
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Consumer Confidence Rises in August
from Transport Topics
Consumer confidence increased in August, the New York-based Conference Board said. The group’s monthly index rose to 54.1, from a revised 47.4 reading in July. A record low of 25.3 was reached in February. The change comes from consumers being less worried about unemployment and the labor market, Bloomberg reported.
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July New Home Sales Rise 9.6 Percent
from Transport Topics
New home sales rose 9.6 percent in July, on the heels of a big jump in June, the Commerce Department said.
Sales grew to an annual rate of 433,000 units, the most since February 2005, Commerce said. June's pace of 395,000, an 11 percent rise, had been the highest in 10 months.
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Chrysler Cuts Powertrain Warranty to Five Years
from the Detroit Free Press
Chrysler Group LLC said that it is dropping its lifetime powertrain warranty in favor of a 5-year, 100,000-mile guarantee. Chrysler spokesman Rick Deneau said the decision was driven by market research that showed consumers prefer warranties with a fixed time period. Powertrain warranties typically cover repair or replacement of transmission and engine parts.
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Truck Tonnage Decline Slows in July
from Transport Topics
U.S. truck tonnage fell 10.4 percent in July from the same month last year, the best year-to-year showing since February, American Trucking Associations said.
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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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