Autocar Xpeditor ( Big Rig) Available At New Dealer Network

UNION CITY, Ind., Oct. 31 -- Autocar LLC is driving the Xpeditor out the door and onto the road with the creation of its dealer network. The company has signed agreements with Houston-based Lone Star Truck Center, the Oakland Truck Center of Oakland, Calif., Chicago Truck Center of Chicago, and General GMC & Volvo Trucks of Palm Beach, Fla., to market the Xpeditor, a class 8 low-cab-over-engine truck used mainly for refuse hauling. "As a new company, Autocar is committed to carrying on the rich heritage of its name," said Enright. "The Xpeditor is a rock-solid truck, and we've hand-picked dealers who are proven, industry professionals with excellent service reputations." As a medium- and heavy-duty full service dealership, the Lone Star Truck Center is a nationally ranked top volume dealer in both Volvo and GMC trucks. General GMC & Volvo Trucks of Palm Beach, Chicago Truck Center and the Oakland Truck Center boast solid reputations for quality customer service and high sales volume. "We're extremely pleased Autocar bought the Xpeditor line from Volvo," said Joe Chastang, owner, Lone Star Truck Center. "Trucks are Autocar's business and our business. It's good to know they understand trucks and will concentrate on the Xpeditor." "At the Oakland Truck Center, we are excited to be part of the new Autocar dealer network," said Jack Kane, owner, Oakland Truck Center. "After many years of building and serving the loyal customers for the Xpeditor product, this commitment by Autocar will set the stage for many more years of success. Autocar brings a highly recognized vocational brand for quality, durability, and support to this great product and its many customers." Autocar LLC was formed in July 2001, when parent company Grand Vehicle Works Holdings LLC purchased the Autocar name and the Xpeditor truck line from Volvo Trucks North America Inc. Autocar anticipates signing more dealerships to the network soon. Grand Vehicle Works Holdings LLC is a holding company whose subsidiaries are national leaders in niche transportation markets. Its headquarters are in Highland Park, Ill., and its manufacturing facilities are located in Union City, Ind., and Mexico.