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Photo Galleriesby Lauren FletcherJune 6, 2019

Modern Light-Duty Trucks in Photos

The Toyota Tacoma came in as the lightest of the mid-size trucks at 5,600-pounds GVWR while the Ford F-150 offers the most payload of the truck models at 3,270 pounds (when properly equipped).

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJune 6, 2019

What's Current with Light-Duty Trucks?

Encompassing mid- and full-size work trucks, the light-duty truck market is growing, with a bevy of new technology, available engines, and enhanced towing and payload capabilities.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

FCA Pulls Merger Offer with Renault

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has retracted its offer to merge with Renault a week after submitting the offer because Nissan declined to support it, according to reports.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

2019 Sprinter Vans Recalled for High-Beam Issue

Daimler Vans USA is recalling its 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans equipped with high-beam assist because a software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.

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StatisticsJune 3, 2019

2018 Electric & Hybrid Truck Applications

A number of electric off-highway trucks were launched in 2018. While lithium is important to battery technology production, chemistry and vehicle architecture are also critical.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

Work Truck Solutions Adds to Team

Work Truck Solutions, an automotive e-commerce platform for commercial dealerships, announced that Gerry Ogris has joined the company to advise them in their business development.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

Chevrolet Details 2020 Silverado 1500's New Diesel Engine

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s available 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo-diesel engine is the first-ever inline-six turbo-diesel offered in Chevrolet’s full-size light-duty trucks.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherMay 31, 2019

Service Bodies Top Commercial Dealer Buying Interest

Work Truck Solutions released its 2018 search data on commercial body types, with service bodies coming up as the most searched for.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2019

Ram 1500 Named 'Official Winter Truck of New England'

The 2019 Ram 1500 has earned the Northeast’s top truck honor, claiming the New England Motor Press Association’s (NEMPA) Official Winter Truck of New England.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

GM to Invest $24M to Expand Full-Size Truck Plant

General Motors Co. is making a new round of upgrades to its Fort Wayne Assembly plant to further increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups.

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