Mexican Trucks Still Blocked from Entry Into U.S.

An international panel, President Bush and the U.S. Supreme Court all say Mexican trucks should be allowed into U.S.; but U.S. trucking companies, unions, environmental groups and Congress disagree.

Proving It in the Desert: GM’s New Full-Size Trucks Put to the Test

On primitive Arizona roads and the GM Proving Grounds, the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups demonstrated their durability, strength, comfort, and fleet-friendly features.

Transfer Flow Offers Larger Replacement Fuel Tanks for 2007 GM 2500 & 3500 Series Diesel Pickups

Level-Rite Suspension Developed for 2001-2007 Chevrolet Pickups that Work for a Living

Sales of Large Pickups and SUV Models Revive as Gas Prices Drop

The recent decline in gas prices has brought an increase in owner loyalty rates for pickup trucks and SUVS, according to real-time retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN).

New F-450 Joins 2008 Ford Super Duty Lineup

The 2008 F-450 pickup and redesigned versions of the F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups go into production in January and will be on sale before the end of the first quarter.

Ford Announces Accelerated Product Plan

Plan promises 70 percent new or upgraded lineups by 2008; including investment in flexible-fuel, diesel, hydrogen and hybrid powertrains.

GM Unveils 2007 Full-Size Pickups

Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra represent the “most important component in the most important part of our turnaround plan,” said GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner.

Philips Medical Systems Increases Net Realization with Upstream Remarketing

Through LeasePlan’s reDrive! upstream remarketing program, powered by Driveitaway, Philips Medical Systems’ fleet has increased net realization by $106,000 as of mid-February 2006, selling 159 vehicles.

Trucking Groups Battle Ultra-Strict Calif. Reefer Rules

In-use transport refrigeration units (TRU) entering or operating in California face standards stricter than upcoming federal diesel mandates. Groups say retrofit costs could run from $2,000 to $20,000.