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CNH Industrial improves guidance after strong Q2, shares up 10 pct

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Milan | Reuters (July 26, 2018) – Truck and tractor maker CNH Industrial raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday after better-than-expected quarterly earnings, sparking a more than 10 percent rally in its shares. Milan-listed shares closed 10.6 percent higher at 9.93 euros, making it the best performer on the city’s blue-chip index, which ended the session […] Read more
Operators of some air brake equipped farm trucks don't need class 3 drivers' licences or air brake endorsements to drive them. But are you and your employees properly trained in their operation?
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Driving a loaded grain truck

Are you really ready to safely operate your fully loaded farm truck?

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The horrific traffic collision that involved the Humboldt Broncos hockey team this spring has, among other things, sparked a debate around the safe operation of heavy trucks and the training of drivers. The truck involved in that incident belonged to a commercial carrier, not a farm. But across the Prairie provinces farmers enjoy some major […] Read more
GM’s medium-duty trucks hoods will have GM’s recent diesel engine introduction, the 350 horsepower Duramax 6.6 litre, under the hood.
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New Class 4, 5 and 6 trucks from GM

GM debuts its all-new line of medium-duty Silverado pickup trucks

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Ever since Chevrolet dubbed its pickup truck line the Silverado, that name has not appeared on a medium-duty model — until this year. In March GM introduced its all-new line of Silverado Class 4, 5 and 6 trucks. They get designated the 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD models. “Chevrolet’s return to the conventional cab medium duty […] Read more
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
GM updates the Silverado for 2019 and introduces the new Custom Trailboss version.
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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
This 1958 Fargo truck tractor is part of Sterling Hornoi’s personal collection and makes regular appearances at Canada’s Farm Progress Show.
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The face behind CFPS’s classic trucks

Long-time show participant has a passion for heavy trucks

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Regular visitors to Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina have likely seen the daily parade of classic trucks and farm machines go past them several times. And each year the parade of machines that make the trip around the show grounds includes some of the same equipment. Many owners of those vintage machines have been […] Read more
Ford has begun production of F-150 pickups with a 3.0 litre Power Stroke diesel under the hood.
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A diesel F-150 pickup for 2018

The F-150 begins production with a new 3.0 litre diesel engine option

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This year Ford joins the ranks of automakers that are offering a diesel engine option in half-ton pickups. The 2018 F-150 will be available with a total of six different engine choices, and for the first time a 3.0 litre V-6, turbocharged diesel capable of 30 m.p.g. (7.84 l/100 km) is one of them. The […] Read more
Mike Manley, head of the Ram brand at FCA introduces the 2019 models at the Detroit Auto Show.
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The “all-new” Ram 1500

This pickup truck gets a new look, a lighter weight and new features for 2019

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It turns out engineers at FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) have had the Ram pickup on a diet. The new 2019 models introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in January were a svelte 225 pounds lighter than the current versions. Part of that weight reduction comes from switching to aluminum for some components, such as the […] Read more
This Ford F-150 Platinum edition pickup was the subject of this year’s Grainews winter road test.
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Winter F-150 road test

Our cold-weather review of a Ford 2018 Platinum pickup

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Extreme cold weather is hard on vehicles. And this winter has been extreme. So rather than stay inside with a hot cup of coffee and watch afternoon movies, Grainews decided there was no better time to take advantage of Mother Nature’s cruel side to see just how it affects the average farm pickup. So we […] Read more
100 years of Ford trucks
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100 years of Ford trucks

From the Model TT to the Raptor, Ford celebrates a milestone

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July 27, 1917 was a big day for Henry Ford. That was the day the Model T car was given a brother, the Model TT pickup, Ford’s very first truck. And last July marked the 100th anniversary of that production milestone at Ford. Suggested retail for the TT was $600 (about $9,607.32 in today’s dollars), […] Read more

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