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ArticlesCover Storyby Tariq KamalSeptember 7, 2018

Economics of Vans vs. Pickups

A renaissance in the van segment means operators of vocational fleets have more choices than ever before, but the right selection requires an analysis that starts with the application, continues with the cost of ownership, and ends with the driver.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Prices 2019 Sprinter

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will retail for slightly less ($5) that the outgoing model for the base configuration, as the full-size cargo and passenger vans enter their third-generation with an array of updates, the company announced.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Ford Recalls Regular Cab F-150 for Seat Belt Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 1.62 million Ford F-150 regular cab and SuperCrew cab pickups from the 2015 to 2018 model years because the front seat belts may contain flammable tape.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Volvo Trucks Thanks Professional Drivers

Leading up to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and in conjunction with National Trucking Week in Canada, Volvo Trucks North America is rolling out a new film titled “The Movers,” a tribute to the men and women who literally move our world as professional truck driver.

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Newsby Paul ClintonSeptember 5, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Starts Building Sprinter Vans for Amazon at New Plant

Mercedes-Benz Vans opened its new Sprinter assembly plant in South Carolina today, and began delivering cargo vans to Amazon, which has ordered 20,000 vehicles that Element Fleet Management will offer to small businesses with commercial leases.

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ArticlesSeptember 4, 2018

What Are Dealers Saying About GM’s Re-entry Into Medium Duty?

General Motors dealers discuss the new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Class 4, 5, and 6 medium-duty trucks in terms of GVW, dimensions, servicing, and upfits — and finally being able to compete again in Classes 1 to 6.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Sioux City Kenworth Dealership Relocates

Sioux City Kenworth’s new 44,000 square-foot facility sits on a 12-1/2-acre site and features a 16-bay service department that provides truck diagnosis within two hours through the Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLane.

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ProductsSeptember 4, 2018

Tuffy Adds Security for Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon

Tuffy Security Products has unveiled its Model 343 Under Rear Seat Lockbox for 2014 to current model-year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab pickup trucks.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Ford Produces 500K Rangers in South Africa

Ford’s assembly plant in South Africa has produced 500,000 models of the current generation Ford Ranger, a popular light commercial vehicle in the region as of late.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Ford Creates Commercial Vehicle Product Team

Ford Motor Co. is creating a specialized team to make its commercial vehicles more responsive to fleet needs, as part of a new organization that will help make its product lines more innovative, called Enterprise Product Line Management that will be led by Jim Baumbick.

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