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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJanuary 2, 2014

New Van & Truck Products to Re-Energize the Upfit Market

The entry of all-new vans will generate a host of upfit packages, offering new shelving/bin options for walk-in applications and high-roof configurations. These new models, along with new pickups, will re-energize the upfit market.

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Articlesby Chris WolskiJanuary 1, 2014

2015-MY Colorado Will Have Work Truck Option

The all-new Colorado will feature a rear-seat delete and box-delete version specifically aimed at commercial fleets.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2014

Kenworth Offers a Complete Medium-Duty Lineup

With seven models, three gasoline engine options, and three alternative-fuel options, Kenworth is aiming for the medium-duty market.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2014

2014 Ram 1500 Features New 3.0L V-6 EcoDiesel

The small displacement 3.0L EcoDiesel engine offers V-6 capability with lower CO2 emissions, while the 240-hp turbo-diesel mated to the 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic enhances fuel economy and range.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2014

6 Questions to Consider When Evaluating Lightweight Materials for Truck Upfits

While lightweight materials have many benefits, fleet managers should pause and consider if they’re the right fit before spec’ing them.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Supreme Industries to Divest Shuttle-Bus Business

Supreme Industries, Inc., manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys, armored and specialty vehicles, announced that it intends to divest its shuttle-bus business.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Indianapolis Truck Fleet Switches to CNG

Republic Services, Inc. has announced the deployment of 79 compressed natural gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks that are now serving customers throughout greater Indianapolis.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Detroit Diesel Gets New Year's Name Change

Daimler Trucks North America has renamed its Detroit Diesel brand of products to better encompass a new powertrain-related component line as well as its well-known family of Detroit engines equipped with BlueTec emissions technology, according to the company.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Ford Predicts It Will Lead U.S. Sales for '13

The automaker is reporting a 15% increase in retail sales compared to 2012, when it outsold Toyota by 329,677 vehicles in the U.S. Through November, Ford held a lead over Toyota of 396,041 vehicles sold.

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NewsDecember 31, 2013

Navistar Reports Net 4Q Loss of $154 Million

Navistar International Corporation has announced a fourth quarter 2013 net loss of $154 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, compared to a fourth quarter 2012 net loss of $2.8 billion, or $40.13 per diluted share.

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