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NewsJanuary 5, 2018

New Vehicle Fuel Economy Falls to 25 MPG

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in December fell to 25 mpg — down 0.2 mpg from a revised November value, according to Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak, researchers from the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Sprinter 3500 Vans Recalled for Crosswind Assist

The recall covers 2,177 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Mercedes-Benz to Show Next-Gen G Class in Detroit

Mercedes-Benz will debut its second-generation 2019 G-Class flagship luxury SUV at the North American International Auto Show this month, the company has announced.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2018

BMW Begins Building New Flagship SUV

BMW has begun building pre-production models of its X7 luxury SUV that's set to arrive later this year so BMW can better compete with large luxury utility models.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Volvo Offers Fueling, Washing Services in Seattle

Volvo will offer its owners in Seattle several concierge services through a smartphone app to fill the fuel tank or have the vehicle washed while the vehicle would be parked.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2018

Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 1.4% in 2017

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from nine manufactures fell 5.5% in December but increased 1.4% in 2017, following a 2.7% increase the prior year, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherJanuary 2, 2018

Last Chance to Vote for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

Ballots will close soon for the 2018 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Now in its 11th year, the award is presented by Work Truck magazine. Vote today!

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Videosby StaffDecember 23, 2017

2018 Ford F-150 XL Walkaround

Here is a closer look at the 2018 Ford F-150 XL. Among the new features is the electric parking brake that comes standard in all 2018 F-150 models and is located below the lighting dial on the lower dash.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 21, 2017

Ford's 2018 F-150 XL 3.3L SuperCab

Ford improved the fuel efficiency of its F-150 pickups for 2018, including the base XL fitted with the 3.3-liter non-turbo V-6 that now reaches 20 mpg as a rear-wheel driver.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 19, 2017

Chevrolet's Heritage Truck Fleet

Chevrolet held its 100-year truck anniversary from Dec. 15 to 16 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Media and select consumers were able to view vehicles in Chevy's Heritage Fleet, and watch an airdrop of the 2019 Silverado. Photos by Michaela Kwoka-Coleman.

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