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Vehicle Research•from News/Media Release•July 3, 2025

Harbinger Names Automotive Industry Veteran as SVP of Sales

Fred DePerez, the new senior vice president of sales, brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in sales, marketing, and product strategy to Harbinger.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•July 3, 2025

Ford & General Motors Report Second-Quarter Sales Growth

Automakers have released second-quarter results, and trucks have driven sales success for two key OEMs. Ford said it had the best sales quarter for the F-150 since 2019. General Motors reported the best Chevrolet Silverado HD sales in 20 years.

Vehicle Research•by Wayne Parham•July 2, 2025

Recalls You Need to Know About in July 2025

If you have Altec, Battle Motors, Braun, Chrysler, Custom Truck and Body Works, Ford, General Motors, International, Mack Trucks, Orange EV, Paccar, Reading Truck Equipment, Rivian, or Shyft Group vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•July 2, 2025

Toyota Affirms Commitment to Arizona Proving Grounds With $50 Million Investment

Toyota invests $50M in Arizona Proving Grounds, adding test tracks and expanding capabilities for vehicle and tech development near Phoenix.

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Vehicle Research•from News/Media Release•July 1, 2025

Paccar TX-12 Pro Automated Transmission Now Available in Kenworth Medium-Duty Trucks

Kenworth is making the Paccar TX-12 Pro automated transmission available on the Kenworth T380 and T480 when matched with the Paccar PX-9 engine.

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Operations•from News/Media Release•July 1, 2025

Verisk CargoNet: Cargo Theft Risk Heightened During July 4th Holiday Week

Verisk CargoNet's analysis of 184 cargo thefts occurring between July 1-7 over the past five years reveals critical patterns logistics companies should consider addressing leading up to the Fourth of July.

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Green Fleet•from News/Media Release•June 30, 2025

Rizon Truck Expands California Footprint with New Deliveries to Public and Private Fleets

Rizon trucks are deployed at California businesses, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication. Additional Rizon trucks have been delivered to support utility, municipal, and school district operations across California.

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Technology•from News/Media Release•June 26, 2025

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