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Ford to Build Own Diesel Engine for Super Duty
from The Detroit News
 Ford Motor Co. says it will build its own diesel engine to power the next generation of its F-Series Super Duty pickups, ending a bitter relationship with Navistar International Corp. The new, 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V-8 will be manufactured at Ford's Chihuahua Engine Plant in Mexico. It is slated to debut on the 2011 Super Duty next year and promises significantly improved torque, horsepower and fuel economy. And Ford says it has made sure the new motor can manage 250,000 miles without a major hiccup.
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Fiat Considering Two Commercial Trucks for North America
from The Scoop
Chrysler Group confirmed Tuesday it is considering two Fiat S.p.A. commercial vehicles for North America to replace the outgoing Dodge Sprinter, Automotive News reported.
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Mercedes to Sell Sprinter Through its Own Stores
from AutoWeek Magazine
Mercedes-Benz USA is getting back into the commercial-van business Jan. 1 and will appoint up to 120 dealers to sell Sprinter vehicles.
That means Mercedes will yank the Sprinter from nearly 350 Dodge dealers who now carry the van.
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Product Showcase:
Articulating Cranes
 The newly enhanced IMT articulating crane line offers the ability to easily load and unload materials, even when the jobsite is full of obstacles, and stow within themselves, freeing up payload space. With capacities ranging from 1,740 pounds (790 kg) to 35,405 pounds (16,060 kg) at a radius of 14′5″, there is an exact fit for each customer’s task. More info
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New Jobless Claims Dip Less than Expected to 570K
from Yahoo! News
New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job market's recovery will be long and bumpy.
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Construction Spending Falls 0.2 Percent in July
from Transport Topics
U.S. construction spending slipped 0.2 percent in July, the Commerce Department said.
The decline followed a revised 0.1 percent gain in June. Spending was forecast to remain unchanged from June, Bloomberg reported.
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July Factory Orders Rise 1.3 Percent
from Transport Topics
Factory orders rose 1.3 percent in July, the fourth straight gain, the Commerce Department said.
The increase followed a revised 0.9 percent increase in June that was higher than originally reported.
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DEF Pumps Headed to Truckstops
from Fleet Owner
As trucking prepares to meet 2010 diesel emissions regulations, the first retail dispenser for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) has been shipped by manufacturer Gilbarco Veeder-Root. The industry is moving to complete a national distribution network for DEF since trucks using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to reach 2010 emissions levels will need to fill up onboard tanks with DEF approximately 20 times a year.
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Second-quarter Productivity Jumps 6.6 Percent
from Transport Topics
U.S. workers' productivity rose in the second quarter at an annual rate of 6.4 percent, higher than previously reported, the Labor Department said.
The rate was the largest in almost six years and followed a 0.3 percent rate in the first quarter.
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Product Showcase:
SoundOff Signal
 New 4" Round RD Series Stop/Tail/Turn LED signal lights are attractively priced for truck & trailer fleets to take advantage of low amp draw, reliability, better performance and reduced maintenance costs. Innovative optics design provides a wider angle of light resulting in greater side visibility. Light fits into common 4" round body cutouts. More info
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Product Showcase:
Elston Manufacturing
 ELSTON Traction Sanders are a convenient and effective way to improve your traction especially in icy conditions. Very useful when you need to drive before roads are sanded or salted or on roads that have areas where snow and ice remain. In addition, these sanders are an approved substitute for chains in some states. Available in three models that can be easily adapted to fit your tractor (truck tractor) or truck. More info
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