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Western Star trucks, then and now
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Western Star trucks, then and now

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As a brand, Western Star began in 1967 as a specialty, heavy-duty model for the logging and oilfield industries. Now, the brand, along with Freightliner, is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, and the company says Western Star is currently positioned in the market as a premium marquee, with individuals, small and medium fleets as […] Read more
Ford’s 2018 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab pickup. (Ford.com)
General, Machinery, Reuters

Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

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Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The supplier, Chinese-owned Meridian Magnesium Products, […] Read more
(Toyota.ca)
General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

‘Progress’ seen by ministers at NAFTA talks, but breakthrough elusive

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Washington | Reuters — Canadian, Mexican and U.S. officials hailed progress on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Tuesday as efforts focused on crafting new rules for the auto sector, but there was no sign of a major breakthrough. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Mexican Economy […] Read more
This year John Deere is adding a 
60-foot model to its line of 1895 air drills.
Equipment, Machinery

Deere adds to its 1895 air drill line

A new 60-foot model stretches available working widths

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In March, John Deere revealed the newest addition to its model 1895 line of air drills, a 60 foot version, which stretches the maximum available working width considerably. The new flagship model also gets some new technology to help improve seed and fertilizer placement. “This wider no-till air drill is a perfect fit for producers […] Read more
John Deere’s ExactApply nozzle control 
system is now available as a retrofit kit for 
2014 and newer 4 Series sprayers.
Equipment, Machinery

Retrofit kits from Deere

ExactApply upgrades available for 2014 and newer 4 Series sprayers

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In 2016 John Deere introduced the ExactApply nozzle control system as a factory option for its 2018 model year sprayers. Now, it’s making them available as retrofit kits, which can be installed on 2014 to 2018 model year 4 Series machines. That, says Deere, will allow owners of those machines to take advantage of the […] Read more
GM updates the Silverado for 2019 and introduces the new Custom Trailboss version.
Machinery

New Silverado and Sierra models for 2019

“All new” pickups from GM offer new engineering and a new diesel engine

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GM is introducing an “all new” line of Chevrolet Silverado pickups for the 2019 model year. And not to forget, its cousin, the GMC brand, is also introducing “next generation” Sierras. While both versions get some overall exterior and interior design changes along with some specific options unique to each brand, the basic truck and […] Read more

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