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The article focuses on the development of Leyland's T45 range, explaining why the Roadtrain was launched before the Leyland Roadrunner despite hindsight suggesting the latter should have come first. Topics include the strategic focus on rebuilding the Leyland brand, the technical challenges faced with earlier engine models, and the growing market demand in the late 1970s for smaller, more cost-effective trucks, particularly in the 7.5-tonne segment.

FEATURES Launched in the fall of 1959, the 1960 model year C-10 introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many industry firsts. THE BEGINNING Shortly after acquiring the C10, that same friend Brody was speaking with introduced him to Chad Whitlock at Boneyard Builds. PHOTO (COLOR): Powered by a Duramax with a compound turbo setup PHOTO (COLOR): Wheels are Rotifom 3 piece "SIX" wheels wrapped with Nitto Invo tires. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES ZOHAR LAZAR MARK WINDECKER AND DAVE WOLIN IT WAS BARELY controlled chaos. NASCAR launched its truck series in 1995, but the trucks were actually built as road racers first. Dinkel took a week to think about it, then called back, saying Schilke and his trucks could come play, so long as they promised to stay out of everyone's way. Ford corporate wanted in, and Schilke found himself with a budget aimed at putting a Ranger at the top of the podium. [Extracted from the article]

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The article informs that Tradehire also wanted to streamline manual processes, such as the administration burden of purchasing Road User Charges (RUC) licences. It mentions that Tradehire installed Teletrac Navman's GPS-enabled fleet management solution alongside the electronic RUC system, into its six light trucks that primarily transport scaffolding equipment to and from sites.

But Carter said Toyota's compact Corolla and large Camry sedans are more affordable than many pickups and SUVs, and passenger cars remain a popular option among many Asian, Black and Hispanic car buyers. (Bloomberg) -- Toyota is seeing plenty of interest for good old-fashioned passenger cars as it says buyers increasingly prize affordability and availability when looking for a new set of wheels. [Extracted from the article]

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The article focuses on the history of the pickup truck. Topics discussed include the emergence of electric pickup trucks, the electric trucks offered by GMC in 1913, the truck designed and built by Gottlieb Daimler of Germany, the growth in demand for light trucks by the end of World War I, and features of a pickup truck.

The article discusses the annual fleet survey for the beverage industry. It mentions that large vans were the most likely planned vehicle purchase followed by demands for pickup trucks. It mentions that the split between passenger vehicles like sedans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks has narrowed in favor of light trucks.

U.S. auto sales likely fell for a third straight month in March, as carmakers held the line on discounts and average new-car prices continued to climb. Passenger car incentives tracking down $410 y/y per vehicle, and says the segment is again expected to cede some share, particularly in small cars. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses his plan of driving a Toyota Hilux SR5 with the goal of assessing the light pickup's capabilities. He says that he plans to use the vehicle for regular driving, family duties, and for adventure travels. Features include navigation, digital radio, climate control, and smartkey entry.

The decision to begin assembling 1-ton pick-up vehicles is because Kenya's new-vehicle market is dominated by light commercial trucks. Public-transport vehicles in Kenya are colloquially known as Nissan no matter their make, as the first imports of the privately owned minibuses in the early 1990s were usually used models from Japan. [Extracted from the article]

California has the right to establish its own car-pollution rules because the state was already setting limits on tailpipe emissions when Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1970. Automakers have thus had cause to treat California's fuel-efficiency standard as the de facto national standard. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the two generations of the Kaiser Jeep Gladiator J-200 and J-300 light truck classes featuring the Tornado overhead-cam six cylinder engine. Topics included are the design of Independent Front Suspension axles by Miguel Ordorica, differences in models' gross vehicle weight ratings, and the acquisition of the pickup truck manufacturer by American Motors Corp.

Keywords: Magna International Inc. EN Magna International Inc. N.PAG N.PAG 1 04/08/21 20210315 NES 210315 Magna is claiming a design innovation - called eBeam - that it says provides the ability to retain pickup truck utility/capability while transitioning to electrification. "It is a bold endeavor to electrify pickup trucks, whose owners demand the towing and hauling capabilities they are currently used to, and we've accomplished it with our eBeam technology", said Tom Rucker, President, Magna Powertrain. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers reviews for the trucks including 1997 Chevrolet S-10 and 2014 Ford F150 Tremor.

(Bloomberg View) -- GM's Bandwagon Is Shaped Like a Truck: Rani Molla GM's Bandwagon Shaped Like a Truck General Motors on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates thanks largely to light trucks, highlighting Americans' renewed romance with the vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

Yet last year, when VW sold a record of more than 10 million vehicles around the world amid the strongest American car demand since 2006, VW-brand deliveries in the U.S. dropped 10 percent to 366,970 cars. VW's Amarok pickup truck, sold outside the U.S. where pickup trucks are less popular, is smaller than the Ford flagship. [Extracted from the article]

Toyota has had the most success, capturing 12 percent of the U.S. pickup market mostly with small trucks, a market Ford and General Motors have long neglected. At the North American International Auto Show this week, Toyota unveiled a new Tacoma that will compete with the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, two smaller trucks GM started selling in September. Nissan also unveiled its new Titan and bragged it can tow much bigger loads than competing models from Ford and GM. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the plan of automotive firm Ford to reintroduce its V8 Bronco and Ranger pickup truck nameplates in the U.S. in 2015. Topics covered include the rising demand for light trucks and the impact of the plan on the financial state of the firm. Also mentioned are descriptions of the vehicles.

The article focuses on the results of the 2015 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content Study conducted by consulting firm Drucker Worldwide in North America in 2014 which found that automakers will soon switch over to aluminum bodies for their pick-up trucks as fuel economy standards for light trucks are scheduled to rise. It discusses the prediction that almost 75% of pick-up trucks in the region will have aluminum body by 2025 and the expected increase in the global use of aluminum.

The article reports on the projected increase in commercial sales of light trucks in 2013 because of the need to replace aging vehicles, along with significant fuel economy improvements across a range of models. According to research firm Polk, the large pickup truck segment will likely grow with several important new launches in 2013 and into the 2014 model year. Polk also noted that increased marketing to support these launches should result in growth in sales of pickup trucks in 2014.

The article focuses on increased production of light trucks by automobile maker Ford Motor Co. due to increased demand for Original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Topics discussed include additional vehicle production by the company in its North American factories; addition of production shifts at the factories to increase production; increased sales of the F-Series pickup truck and views of Don Johnson, car maker General Motors (GM)'s vice president (VP), on improved economy of the industry.