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NewsJanuary 26, 2015

Low Gasoline Prices Causing Shift to Trucks, Dealers Say

Low gasoline prices and pent-up consumer demand should propel new car and light truck sales to an estimated 16.94 million in 2015, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherJanuary 9, 2015

Reinventing the F-150 Truck with Aluminum

The decision to lightweight the Ford F-150 with an aluminum body was not reached lightly, and numerous challenges faced the automaker in making this risky change to its best-selling pickup truck.

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ArticlesDecember 15, 2014

2015 Resale Forecast for Light-Duty Trucks

The full-size pickup fleet segment depreciated by only 4.9 percent over the past 12 months; however, this rate is unlikely to continue into 2015.

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NewsDecember 4, 2014

Commercial Fleet Sales Flat in November

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets rose 0.9 percent in November as trucks, vans, and SUVs continued to drive fleet sales. Through 11 months of 2014, fleet sales have risen 8 percent over the previous year.

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NewsDecember 3, 2014

Trucks, SUVs Boost New-Vehicle Transaction Prices

Retail new-car prices have increased by $165 from November 2013, which is 1.7 percent higher than 2013 and the renewed interest in trucks and SUVs is a large factor, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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NewsDecember 2, 2014

Toyo Recalls 175,000 Truck, Van Tires

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has announced a safety recall campaign on approximately 175,000 Toyo and Nitto brand tires intended for light trucks, SUVs and vans.

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NewsDecember 2, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks Develop New Truck in Japan

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and UD Trucks Corporation announced they have jointly developed a new truck for sale in Japan.

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ArticlesNovember 18, 2014

Determining the Optimal Lifecycle for Truck Fleets

Waiting too long can result in unnecessary wear-and-tear, expense, and lost productivity. Making the decision too soon can result in higher capital expenses and depreciation costs. The key is finding the perfect balance.

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Newsby Chris WolskiNovember 11, 2014

First Aluminum F-150 Rolls off Assembly Line

Ford has built its first aluminum-body 2015 F-150 pickup truck, and production of the vehicle is now underway at the 100-year-old Ford Rouge Center in Dearborn, Mich., an event marked by the appearance of Bill Ford and other dignitaries.

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Articlesby Chris WolskiNovember 4, 2014

GM Seeks to Revitalize Mid-Size Pickup Market

After largely disappearing for several years, GM hopes to connect fleets with its mid-size truck offerings. The Colorado Work Truck trim is specifically designed with fleets in mind.

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