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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 11, 2014

The All-New Kenworth T880 Multi-Purpose Vocational Truck

The Kenworth T880 is especially suited for a variety of vocational fleet applications, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy-haul applications. The Kenworth T880 comes standard with the 12.9L PACCAR MX-13 engine.

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NewsMarch 10, 2014

Volkswagen Considering Mid-size Pickup for U.S.

Volkswagen could introduce a mid-size pickup into the U.S. market if the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon fare well, North American CEO Michael Horn told AutoBlog.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 5, 2014

Ford's 2016 F-650, F-750 Trucks

Ford revealed redesigned F-650 and F-750 Super Duty pickup trucks for 2016 at the 2014 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new medium-duty trucks will offer improved towing capacities and a factory gaseous-prep engine option.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2014

Volvo V40 Now Features Drive-E Powertrains

Initially, the V40 can be equipped with two engines from the four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: the 245 hp petrol turbo T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 190 hp.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 21, 2014

Ranger Design's Fast Rack

Ranger Design has introduced its Fast Rack, which helps work vehicle users quickly lower thier ladder.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2014

Westport, India's Tata Motors Develop Natural Gas Engine

Westport Innovations and India’s Tata Motors Limited have launched a new spark-ignited (SI) natural gas 3.8L turbocharged engine featuring the Westport WP580 Engine Management System (EMS).

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ArticlesFebruary 14, 2014

Coca-Cola's Hybrid Delivery Vans Bring Fuel Savings

Coca-Cola partnered with XL Hybrids to upfit 100 Chevrolet Express service vans with the XL3 parallel hybrid-electric drive system. The new system will increase the miles the beverage company is able to drive per gallon by 20 to 25 percent.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightFebruary 10, 2014

Terracon Moves to Larger GVW Trucks

The 1,400-vehicle nationwide fleet lowered its total cost of ownership, increased safety, improved load capacity, and boosted driver morale after moving from smaller trucks up to ½-ton pickups.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 7, 2014

2015 Chevrolet City Express

General Motors introduced its 2015 Chevrolet City Express compact van publicly at the Chicago Auto Show, after showing it at several fleet events. The vargo van is based on the Nissan NV200. Read the full story here. Photo courtesy of GM.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalFebruary 5, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado: Compact Pickup Revisited

To compete against the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and the more carlike Honda Ridgeline, GM plans to deliver class-leading power, payload and towing capacity with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado.

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