GM to Start Diesel Pickup Shipments After Certification Delay

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General Motors will start shipping diesel versions of its full-sized pickups after a three month delay due to emissions certification. Reports indicate the automaker had intended to begin shipping diesel versions of its Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra in May. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s certification process for diesel engines took longer than expected. […]

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FMCSA Proposes 2020 Fee Reduction

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced a proposal to slash Unified Carrier Registration fees starting in 2020. According to reports, the FMCSA has proposed a fee reduction of 12.82 percent from 2018 levels. Fees would increase again in 2021, but still remain lower than they were in 2018. The reduction is aimed […]

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API, ILSAC to Begin Licensing New Standards in 2020

The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) and American Petroleum Institute (API) will begin licensed sale of oils meeting new GF-6 and SP classifications in May 2020. The new classifications will replace the current API SN and ILSAC GF-5 standards, both of which have been in place since 2010. The API added an SN+ sub-classification […]

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Retailers Agree to $1.7 Million Super S SuperTrac 303 Settlement

Two retail chains have agreed to a $1.7 million class action settlement related to the sale of Super S SuperTrac 303 tractor fluid. According to reports, Smitty’s Supply and Tractor Supply have settled with Missouri-based purchasers of the controversial tractor fluid. The plaintiffs alleged the product was deceptively manufactured, marketed and labeled, and that use […]

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Automotive Industry Drives Increase in Industrial Robots

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American companies are drastically increasing their investments in industrial robots, with the automotive industry driving a huge year over year increase in orders. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), orders for robots have increased 19 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2019. The 8,572 orders from Q2 bring the year […]

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Washington State Troopers File Suit Against Ford

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A group of Washington State Troopers have filed a lawsuit against auto manufacturer Ford, alleging an exhaust leak in their police interceptors caused exposure to toxic fumes. According to reports, six offers are seeking class action status for the suit. The plaintiffs claim to have suffered headaches, nausea and flu-like symptoms after driving the vehicles. […]

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Two Dodge Vehicles top HLDI’s Most Likely to be Stolen List

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Two Dodge vehicles topped the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI)’s list of vehicles most likely to be stolen from the 2016-2018 model years. The Dodge Charger Hemi and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat were the most likely vehicles to be stolen, followed closely by Infiniti’s QX 50 4-door and QX 80 SUV. The GMC Sierra 1500 […]

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Major Supplier to Cut Back Investment in Combustion Engines

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One of the world’s largest automotive industry suppliers said it would cut investment in combustion engines to facilitate more creation of electric power trains. Germany-based Continental AG, the world’s fourth largest auto supplier, announced it would cut its investment in standard combustion engines and parts and focus on their electric counterparts. The shift comes as […]

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U.S. Government Contract Could Give Former GM Plants New Life

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A major U.S. government contract could lead to the repurposing and reopening of former General Motors facilities. According to reports, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking a manufacturer to build what they are calling “next generation” delivery vehicles. The contract is reportedly for $6 billion and includes a 20-year parts supply deal. Two […]

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Inspector Determines Glider Kit Truck Study was Consistent with EPA Standards

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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has decided a 2017 study of glider kit trucks was consistent with agency standards. Environmental activists and truck manufacturers have frequently criticized glider kit trucks, which combine new truck bodies with old engines.  These engines are usually rebuilt and do not often meet federal emissions standards.  […]

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