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This truck is rated at 11,500 pounds GVW.
This F-350 XL has a 176-inch wheelbase. The LT275/70R18E OWL (outlined white letters) all-terrain tires are fitted to 18-inch wheels.
A 3.31 electronic locking rear axle helps ensure power goes to both rear wheels. A spray-in bedliner is optional.

Ford redesigned its Super Duty trucks to add towing capability and reduce about 300 pounds of weight with aluminum body panels. Here's a closer look at the 2017 F-350 4x4 Crew Cab XL with the 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 diesel. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Attendees mingle at the entrance of the CAR 2017 exhibition hall at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas.
Tony Long, executive director, IARA, speaks during the opening of CAR 2017.
Tony Moorby (left), who was awarded the IARA 2017 Circle of Excellence Award at CAR 2017, with...

CAR was highlighted by discussions addressing trends that will affect the future of the remarketing industry. The conference was held March 1 to 2 at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas and was held in partnership with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA). Photos by Steve Reed and Andy Lundin.

The truck will include a Tow/Haul mode and smart diesel exhaust braking.
The truck will pair its new engine with an Allison 1000 6-speed transmission.
An air intake vent in the hood helps cool the Duramax diesel engine.

General Motors' Chevrolet Silverado 2500 adds a 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel engine and a hood air intake port for the 2017 model year. Take a closer look at the 2500 LT Double Cab with 4WD. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The 2017 F-250 crew cab is rated at 10,000 pounds GVWR.
A satin chrome grille includes chrome C-clamps.
This F-250 offers a payload capability of 3,450 pounds with the 160-inch wheelbase.

Ford's redesign of its Super Duty trucks adds strength and capability, while reducing about 300 pounds of weight with extensive use of aluminum body panels. Here's a closer look at the 2017 F-250 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum that's powered by the 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 diesel. Read more here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The Discovery uses Terrain Response 2, which offers driving modes for various off-road surfaces.
The Auto mode sets the transmission, suspension and traction settings for a wide range of...
The Rock Crawl mode is designed for extremely technical, uneven terrain.

Jaguar Land Rover hosted a driving event for automotive journalists in southwest Utah to show the off-road capabilities of its 2017 Land Rover Discovery, which is replacing the LR4. Automotive Fleet drove the vehicle from St. George through the Dixie National Forest and around Lake Powell. Read more about the vehicle here. Photos courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover and by Paul Clinton.

The 3500HD arrives for 2017 with a new diesel engine and improved air intake system.
At highway speed, the intake pushes more densly-packed air into the system.
The improved air intake system brings more cool, dry air into the Duramax diesel engine.

The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup adds a new 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel paired with an Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. The trucks also add an air intake in the hood. Here's a closer look at the Silverado 3500 LT crew cab 4WD with dual rear wheels. Read more about the new engine here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The view from the parking lot above Fort Point near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Chevrolet showed the vehicle at a home in Menlo Park that was equipped with a DC fast charger.
Chevrolet considers the Bolt EV a crossover that's similar in size to the Trax.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has arrived as the most capable affordable battery-electric vehicle, by offering 238 miles of range with a price tag of around $30,000 after the $7,500 federal incentive. Automotive journalists drove the vehicle at a GM event in San Francisco. Photos by Paul Clinton.

The Model S is 196 inches long, 86.2 inches wide, and has a wheelbase of 116.5 inches.
The Model S has a 17-inch touchscreen that controls most of the vehicle's functions, and...
The EPA has rated the Model S P100D with the miles per gallon equivalent of 92 in the city and...

The Tesla Model S P100D features a 100 kWh battery that offers a range of over 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle contains an all-electric powertrain and is available with an all-wheel-drive system. Look for an update about Tesla's fleet strategy in an upcoming issue of Automotive Fleet. Photos by Andy Lundin and Eric Gandarilla

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