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The problem wasn't so much a lack of interest in the diesel, rather it was the pricing. Why would anyone buy a base Equinox or Terrain for $32,000 when they can get a premium level Honda CR-V Touring for $32,000-$33,000 with the same miles-per gallon efficiency. The GM interior is made-to-wear-out, while the Honda interior will age nicely. And then there's resale value.

Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain Lose Diesel Engine for 2020 Sebastian Blanco, Car & Driver / July 12, 2019 Despite the segment's overall popularity, General Motors will no longer sell the diesel versions of the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers because people aren't buying enough of them. "We have discontinued the diesel engine option for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox due to low demand," says GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly. GM added the diesel powertrain to the Equinox as part of its comprehensive redesign for the 2018 model year, and a diesel option was added to the corporate sibling GMC Terrain that same year. A GMC spokesperson confirmed to C/D that the diesel Terrain is also getting the ax. "We will only offer our two turbocharged gas engines in the Terrain for 2020," said spokesperson Stuart Fowle. "Diesel represented a very small percentage of sales. We believe in diesels in segments where customer interest is higher. The Canyon continues to offer a diesel, the Sierra will offer an all-new and refined 3.0-liter Duramax for 2020, and the next-gen Sierra HD is shipping to dealers now with the most capable Duramax ever." When GM introduced the diesel-powered Equinox, it hyped the vehicle's high fuel economy and suggested buyers get ready to "ghost your gas station." Indeed, the highway fuel-economy numbers were the best among compact SUVs when the model was introduced. The diesel powertrain in the Terrain and Equinox used a 1.6-liter turbo-diesel engine that, in front-wheel-drive spec of both models, got 28 miles per gallon in city driving, 39 mpg on the highway and 32 mpg combined. The 1.6-liter diesel engine produced 137 horsepower at 3750 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. It was also used in the Chevy Cruze, which stopped production in March. The cheapest 2019 diesel Equinox was the LT trim, which started at $32,495. This was a $2,400 premium over the same trim with a gas engine. Going diesel also represented a $3,700 upcharge over the base model, which was only available with a gas engine. In the 2019 Terrain, the cheapest diesel was the SLE trim, which started at $32,995. This also represented a $3,700 increase over a similar trim gas model. General Motors sold 332,618 Equinox CUVs and 332,618 Terrains in 2018. For the first six months of 2019, GM sold 174,157 Equinox CUVs and 174,157 Terrains. GM refused to say how many of those were diesels. The Diesel Technology Forum says that GM sold 3,045 Terrain diesels in 2018. It did not provide numbers for Equinox diesel sales. .

Certainly Detroit Diesel was very popular in Australia, but as in Western Europe, I want to say that Cummins was always the sales leader from Mexico to South America. The Autocar-based Super Brigadiers had Cummins N14s. I assume the GM-based Super Brigadier had Cummins power as well, due to the strong after-sales support.

Stocks are hitting record highs. Layoffs and unemployment are at 50-year lows. And yet, the Federal Reserve is prepared to cut interest rates soon because it’s worried about the economy. Just seven months ago,remember, the Fed was predicting it would raise rates several times this year. Now the question is just how many times it will cut rates. And whether it will do any good at all. It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-economy-gone-mad-the-fed-is-going-to-cut-interest-rates-despite-record-stock-prices-low-unemployment-2019-07-11?mod=mw_theo_homepage

My research suggests that the Super Brigadiers were assembled at the General Motors "Colmotores" factory in Bogota, Colombia. The first generation General Motors-based Super Brigadier was produced over the 1985 to 1990 model years. The second generation Autocar-based Super Brigadier was produced over the 1991 to 1999 model years. All rolled off the line with Chevrolet badging. Any GMC badges are aftermarket.

Getting the job done. The second video features a first generation Super Brigadier. . .

When you're thinking of buying a new truck, keep this in mind: 20 years ago, Rick Armstrong bought his 1987 Autocar DK with a 350 Cummins and he's still making money with it today. Thanks for sharing, Rick. #AlwaysUp #AutocarDC www.autocartruck.com/my-new-truck Armstrong Inc. Excavating & Demolition .

In California there are plenty of Autocar cabover #rolloff trucks, like this #CNG-powered ACX. The ACX has the tightest turning radius to handle all those tricky pickup locations. Athens Services driver, Benjamin Marcial Gil, snapped this shot at their Sun Valley, CA MRF. #AlwaysUp #AutocarACX .

Let's go play in the mud - be sure to bring your Autocar. 😎 JW Shaffer sent in this shot of his 1987 Autocar DK gettin' it done and bankin' some coin too. Have fun, JW. #AlwaysUp #AutocarTrucks .

Our July centerfold - er - truck of the month is this beach babe from Clearwater, Florida, soaking up that amazing sunset across the Gulf of Mexico. Time for a mojito. 🌴🍸 #Paradise #AwesomeAutocar .

Hard to believe it but this truck is almost 30 years old. Yes, our #FlashbackFriday is a tasty 1990 Autocar ACLB64 dump sent in by Daylan Nelson. Time to kick back after a hard day's work and enjoy the evening, Daylan. #FF #AlwaysUp .

Wayne Jansson from Oz says " Come on guys, this is an Autocar".

We're not exactly sure how old this Autocar ACL64B CASA Redimix Concrete Corp. #concrete #mixer truck is, but it's about 20 years since we built the last ACL model trucks. Now, who wants to see a new #AutocarDC mixer truck on the road? #ThowbackThursday #TBT. .

CH-53E Super Stallion reaches one million flight hours Defense Blog / July 12, 2019 A legendary CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter reached a major milestone this year by logging more than one million flight hours since it first entered service with the Marine Corps in 1981. The CH-53E is a versatile machine used for amphibious assault and long-range insertion, delivering troops, vehicles and supplies. This rapid resupply vehicle is still one of the most used aircraft in the United States military air arsenal. “The CH-53E has seen more work than was ever anticipated it would see,” said Major Matthew Baumann, H-53 In-Service, Naval Air Systems Command Heavy Lift Helicopter program office (PMA-261) co-lead. Currently, there are 142 CH-53E Super Stallions in service. Though out of production, the CH-53E is in the middle of a “RESET” – a rolling period of rebuilding, upgrading and increasing safety, reliability and capabilities to lengthen its service life through 2032. According to Baumann, the first 25 helicopters have completed their RESET process, “allowing the squadron commanders to plan for training, operations and maintenance with renewed confidence,” he said. Resetting of the CH-53E fleet is an important segue from the current platform to the new CH-53K King Stallion, which will be its heavy-lift replacement. “The CH-53K is the most powerful helicopter ever built by the United States military,” said Colonel Perrin, PMA-261 program manager. “It will be safer, faster and more capable than any previous heavy lift helicopter in the battlespace.” Its development is currently in the testing and capability requirements phase, with a goal of bringing the CH-53K to fleet Marines by 2024. “It’s a game-changer,” said Perrin. “We can’t wait to have the K available for fleet use. But for now we’ve got a capable, reliable and safe helicopter doing heavy-lift for our Marines.” . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXLvuIt0zpw .

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Ford Trucks Russia Press Release / July 8, 2019 On July 2, 2019, the "Ford Trucks Day" event took place in the eastern Russian city of Krasnoyarsk. Guests were able to appreciate the new Ford Trucks F-MAX tractor and Ford Trucks 4142D truck. Ford Trucks official website in Russia: https://fordtrucks.ru/ .

Second generation "Super Brigadier" .

First generation "Super Brigadier" .

The BDSL181 6-speed was/is an excellent all-around transmission.

Pulling a trailer with an MS300T equipped with the fully synchronized BDSL2052R 10-speed splitter transmission was a lot of fun.