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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Diesel Ram 1500 Relaunches for 2020

The diesel-powered 2020 Ram 1500 will reenter the pickup wars with a third-generation 3.0L V-6 that now produces 480 lb.-ft. of torque. The Ram 1500 Classic will also offer a diesel variant.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Ram 1500 Recalled for Controller of Seat Belts, Air Bags

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 295,981 2019 to 2020 Ram 1500 vehicles because the flash memory of the occupant restraint controller may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

GM Vans Recalled for Rear Windows

General Motors is recalling an estimated 1,159 2016 to 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans because one or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherJune 7, 2019

Hino Focuses on Growth

The traditionally medium-duty truck maker has been busy, with the launch of a new series, tech partnerships, and a new North American president & CEO.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Oshkosh S-Series Concrete Mixer Updated & Improved

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. has taken the Oshkosh S-Series front discharge concrete mixer and improved it with an array of new features and technologies that pay off with better visibility, increased hauling capability, and a tighter turning radius.

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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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