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Jeep Reveals Diesel Grand Cherokee, Refreshed Patriot, Compass

A long-awaited diesel powertrain returns to Jeep’s American lineup as an oil-burning ’14 Grand Cherokee debuts at the North American International Auto Show today.  

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ATA Names 2013-2014 America’s Road Team

American Trucking Associations this week named 19 truck drivers to represent the industry as the 2013-2014 America’s Road Team.  The drivers, who will serve as America’s Road Team captains for two years, were selected from 32 finalists who competed early in the week before a panel of judges near ATA’s Arlington, Va., headquarters.    

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Subaru Provides Update to Fleet Ordering Acceptance and Cutoff Dates

Subaru has provided an update on the fleet ordering dates for model-year 2013 vehicles and on 2014-MY order acceptance and delivery dates.  

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SAIC to double exports of Maxus

Chinese vehicle maker SAIC is planning to increase exports of commercial vehicles in 2013 to offset sluggish demand in the domestic market. The company said it plans to double the number of Maxus models dispatched overseas and intends to sell between 3,500 and 4,000 units this year.  

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GM MERGES AFRICA OPERATIONS

General Motors has announced this week that it is combining its operations in Africa into a new business unit with immediate effect. GM Africa will now incorporate Sub-Saharan operations, including manufacturing in South Africa, with North Africa, including its production facilities in Egypt and Kenya.  

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DHL TO DELIVER FLEET CARS FOR VINDIS

DHL has been awarded a contract to manage fleet deliveries for the Vindis Group network of dealerships. It is the first time that the company has supported a dealer group’s delivery requirements.  

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Industry veteran Jeff Mason retiring from Randall-Reilly

Jeffrey Mason, senior vice president of the Randall-Reilly Trucking Media, will be retiring from Randall-Reilly after 26 years with the company. As leader of the company’s multi-channel Trucking Media division, including print, digital and event brands, Mason was instrumental in the acquisition, development and strategic growth of the Randall-Reilly products serving the fleet and owner-operator […]

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Quality Trailer Products, Century Wheel & Rim announce name change

Polar Corporation today announced that its Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel & Rim operations are officially doing business as Rockwell American effective Jan. 2, 2013.  

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Volvo to place QR codes on all new trucks to reduce downtime

Volvo Trucks announced Thursday an initiative to place QR Codes on all new vehicles effective April of this year. The codes, uniquely tied to a vehicle’s VIN number, provide technicians access to detailed service records through the company’s MVASIST system.  

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