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News•October 21, 2009

California Bans Lead Wheel Weights

SACRAMENTO - California officially has banned the sale of lead wheel weights. Will a federal bill follow California's lead?

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News•October 21, 2009

2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty/2010 Dodge Dakota Take Top TAWA Honors

SAN ANTONIO - Dodge Ram Heavy Duty and Dodge Dakota took top honors at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) annual Truck Rodeo outside of San Antonio.

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News•October 21, 2009

Powered by SVT Raptor, Ford F-150 Named 2009 'Truck of Texas

DALLAS - The 2010 Ford F-150, powered by the all-new SVT Raptor, was named 2009 "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA).

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News•October 21, 2009

U.S. Economy Tops Trucking Industry Worries

WASHINGTON - The state of the U.S. economy is the top concern of trucking industry executives, according to a recent survey by the American Transportation Research Institute.

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News•October 20, 2009

GPS Causing Truck Crashes

ALBANY, NY - Gov. David Paterson recently proposed penalties including jail time and confiscation of trucks to come down on drivers who use GPS to take more hazardous routes and end up striking bridges.

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News•October 20, 2009

IIHS Studies Impact of Cell Phone Laws

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) recently sought out the impact of cell phone laws in changing patterns of driver cell phone use in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.

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News•October 16, 2009

Butsch Promoted to Joy Global Director of Fleet Operations

MILWAUKEE - Mike Butsch has been promoted to director of fleet operations for Joy Global, Milwaukee. Joy Global's business units include P&H Mining Equipment Inc., Joy Mining Machinery Inc., and Continental Crushing and Conveyor Inc.

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News•October 16, 2009

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

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News•October 16, 2009

Pirelli to Raise Tire Prices

ROME, GA - A 10-percent price increase on several Pirelli tires will go into effect on Nov. 1 in the U.S.

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News•October 16, 2009

Subaru Outback Named 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year

CHERRY HILL, NJ - The Subaru Outback has been named 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend magazine.

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