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GM Brands Have Cut Complimentary Maintenance from Three Years to One Drew Dorian, Car & Driver / January 30, 2019 General Motors has made changes to its brands' complimentary maintenance plans for 2019 model year vehicles. It now offers just one free service visit instead of the previous two or three visits (depending on brand). This sole free visit—which amounts to an oil change, a tire rotation, and a multipoint vehicle inspection—must be redeemed within the first year of ownership. GMC and Chevrolet both offered two complimentary scheduled maintenance visits on last year's models; the GMC website now shows details about the new one-visit program starting with 2019 models. Chevrolet has not yet updated its consumer website with details about its 2019 models’ complimentary scheduled maintenance plan, but a company representative has confirmed the brand is dropping its two year maintenance program in favor of a one-visit plan. A representative from Cadillac explained to us that the change aligns the company's offerings with those of many luxury rivals such as Audi, which offers exactly the same service. However, brands such as Jaguar and BMW continue their free-service programs, with Jaguar owners getting five years and BMW owners getting three years of complimentary maintenance. Cadillac and Buick have made no other changes to their standard warranty offerings, which currently are above average for the auto industry with six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain coverage. GMC and Chevrolet have held steady on their warranties as well but aren't as generous as GM's premium brands. For owners interested in prepaid maintenance plans, GM will continue to offer such products through franchised dealerships. The plans range widely in both cost and coverage—Buick, for example, offers plans as short as two years all the way up to 15 years—and can be made to cover basics such as oil changes or be far more inclusive by covering items such as spark plugs and air filters. We're hoping to hear more from representatives from each of the GM brands about why the company is making these changes and will update this article with more information as it becomes available.

Ford adding overtime Ranger production as first-month sales hit 1,200 Michael Martinez, Automotive News / January 30, 2019 DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. expects a total of 1,200 U.S. Ranger sales in January — the revived midsize pickup's first month on sale — and plans to start running overtime shifts at its Michigan Assembly Plant next week to keep up with demand. Kumar Galhotra, Ford's president of North America, on Wednesday said the Ranger is exceeding expectations, and that about 300,000 consumers already have indicated plans to purchase the vehicle. "Based on the orders coming in, and based on the hand-raisers, we think the demand's going to be so strong, that starting in February our assembly plant will be going into massive overtime," Galhotra said at a media briefing. A Ford spokesman declined to offer any additional details about the overtime schedule. Ford currently builds the Ranger on one shift at the plant, which recently was converted from small-car assembly to body-on-frame truck production. Ford hasn't sold the Ranger in the U.S. since 2011, when it ceded the segment to Toyota, General Motors and other rivals. Executives said the business case for the vehicle's return became clear as the F-150 full-size pickup got larger and more expensive. The previous Ranger regularly was among the segment's top sellers and No. 1 as recently as 2004. Ranger sales routinely totaled more than 300,000 a year in the 1990s before fading in the early 2000s. The new model starts at $25,395, including shipping, and tops out at more than $40,000. It enters an increasingly competitive segment as new entries including the Jeep Gladiator challenge the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. .

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Ford's return to Le Mans in 2016, Bob. Sharp looking trucks (1846Ts).

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When you contacted your Mack brand dealer or Volvo's Mack brand customer satisfaction hotline for technical support, would they not assist you?

Ford Trucks International / February 19, 2018 .

Ford Trucks International / November 29, 2018 Ford Trucks, one of the largest international heavy truck manufacturers in the world, recently announced that it has selected F Trucks as the official dealer for Ford Trucks Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Czech Republic. F Trucks is a joint venture company of Auto In and Kar Group. The company will provide sales, after sales and spare parts to Ford Trucks customers in Prague. Ford Trucks will also continue to expand its network through F Trucks' 5 additional locations in Czech Republic by 2018 Auto In has been representing world leading automotive brands for more than 15 years and is one of the largest Ford dealers in Czech Republic. Kar Group runs a wide range of businesses including, logistics, parts distribution and Trucks & Bus services. This new partnership was announced and celebrated during a press event at the Corinthia Hotel Prague. The event was attended by Milos Pavlicek and Tomas Vratny the founders of Auto In and Kar Group, Vice President of Ford Trucks, Serhan Turfan, Director of International Markets at Ford Trucks, Emrah Duman, executives from Ford Trucks, Auto In and Kar Group and other prominent guests. Director of International Markets at Ford Trucks, Emrah Duman, said: “Since our 1st contact with two professional business groups, we understood that both sides share the same vision in business and will be good partners to each other in the future. We are very pleased to partner with F Trucks to launch our range of heavy commercial vehicles for the first time in Czech Republic. They are now expanding their successful Ford business with Ford Trucks distributorship, to serve our customers with a wide range of products from passenger cars to heavy commercial vehicles. With our new partner, F Trucks, we are committed to provide the highest levels of customer service and competitive after-sales solutions through dedicated facilities for sales, service and parts. I believe F Trucks will represent our brand in the best possible way in Czech Republic.” E6 Ecotorq Engine, the source of power, technology and efficiency in Ford Trucks: Improvement in fuel economy; higher performance with up to 480 PS power The new Ford Trucks series offers a range of power options from 330 to 480 PS with E6 emissions. The latest Ecotorq engines deliver better fuel economy than previous versions and are the most competitive in the segment, according to tests conducted by independent bodies — while increasing both the torque and power for performance in all conditions. The new Ford Trucks models have improved power but also braking force, with a braking system that is seven times stronger than in the previous generation. The retarder option and engine brake provide 600kW and 400kW of braking force respectively, for a total braking output of 1.000kW. With these new features, the new generation of Ford trucks provide greater reliability and safety. All vehicles are also offered with 10mm, 500-megapascal chassis frames that further improve the durability of the vehicle. The new Ford Trucks models also yield savings after purchase. Maintenance costs have been reduced, while service periods have been extended to reduce the scheduled downtime and provide a further competitive advantage for Ford customers in the logistics and construction sectors. The service periods extended to 120,000 km, offered for the Tractor and Construction series will allow the customers to have the most competitive maintenance advantage in the logistics and construction sectors. .

Bob, if I remember correctly, that covers the hitch while the plow is removed for the summer months. It's functional from a safety standpoint, and aesthetically appealing.

Ford Trucks International The advanced 12.7-litre Ecotorq engine at the heart of the Ford Trucks "Construction Series" will impress you with its superb balance of performance and fuel economy! .

Transport Topics / January 29, 2019 Global Deliveries Also Set New High Paccar Inc. reported record revenue in the fourth quarter and, excluding one-time benefits, higher net income. Annual revenue and net income set records, too, as it delivered 189,100 vehicles worldwide in 2018. Quarterly net income for the period ended Dec. 31 was $578.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share. That compared with $589.2 million, or $1.67, in the fourth quarter of 2017, including $173.4 million of net tax benefits resulting from changes to U.S. tax law. Excluding the one-time tax benefits, Paccar reported adjusted net income of $415.8 million, or $1.18, in the fourth quarter of 2017. Quarterly revenue was a record $6.28 billion, a 15% increase compared with $5.45 billion reported in the same period in 2017. “The North American and European economies are projected to continue growing in 2019,” CEO Ron Armstrong said in a release. “Our customers are very profitable and benefiting from strong freight demand. Freight activity grew 6.6% in the U.S. in 2018, the highest growth in 20 years. Kenworth and Peterbilt’s 2019 build schedules are substantially full due to the robust orders. We expect 2019 to be another excellent year for Paccar.” The original equipment manufacturer also posted record quarterly worldwide deliveries of 50,400 trucks. Parts revenue of $970.9 million in the quarter was a record. For the full year, Paccar earned record net income of $2.20 billion, or $6.24 per diluted share, 31% higher than the $1.68 billion, or $4.75, earned in 2017. Paccar’s 2018 net income of $2.20 billion increased 47% compared with 2017 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $1.5 billion, or $4.26. Paccar achieved record revenue of $23.50 billion in 2018, a 21% increase compared to revenue of $19.46 billion in 2017.

I hear you. Plows are becoming obsolete except for heavy snowfall areas like Scandinavia. Rotary brooms have become the global standard in Western Europe and Northern China.

No. It’s a DAF LF market-adapted for North America. The Volkswagen Worker-based Mid-Rangers were nice trucks.

NYC is following London on visibility requirements.

Peterbilt Motors Co. / January 28, 2019 . . . .

COEs perform splendidly in the snow removal application. .

No, the 3542D is exclusively a Ford-Otosan model Bob. http://www.fordtrucks.com.gh/Content/Resources/Vehicle/3542D.pdf https://www.fordcaminhoes.com.br/content/ford-brazil-trucks/pt-br/cargo.html

Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) / January 28, 2019 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has expanded its regional emergency declaration from Jan. 18 to now include 23 states ahead of a winter storm expected to impact much of the Eastern U.S. this week. Truck drivers hauling heating fuels, including propane, natural gas, and heating oil, and other fuel products, including gasoline, into the affected states providing necessary relief will be exempt from hours of service regulations through Feb. 2, or until the end of the emergency, whichever is less. States included in the declaration are: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Additionally, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a declaration of emergency Monday afternoon in anticipation of the incoming winter storm, prompting an hours suspension throughout the state for truckers providing direct emergency relief to affected areas. The Indiana Toll Road issued a travel ban from noon today through noon Tuesday. Prohibited are triple tractor-trailers, long-doubles (high-profile only), high-profile oversize permit loads. Snow is expected to spread through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast Monday night and Tuesday, extending as far south as Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day Tuesday in the affected areas. In addition to the precipitation, extreme cold is another concern, according to the Weather Channel. By mid-week, cities in the Midwest, such as Minneapolis, Des Moines, Chicago and Milwaukee, could see lows in the minus teens and minus 20s. Sub-zero lows could also extend through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast by late-week.

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / January 28, 2019 U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales were down 23% year-to-date through November 2018. Natural gas truck sales had risen 13% in 2017, but through November 2018, sales were down 700 units compared to the same period in the year before. This 23% decline represents a softening in the market as lower diesel prices made natural gas a less appeasing option for fleets that might have switched. Natural gas is also seeing more competition from other alternative powertrains, with multiple battery-electric truck options likely to launch within the next year or two. “With the narrowed fuel price spread between diesel and natural gas, it really isn’t surprising that sales of natural gas units softened,” said one industry analyst. “That said, it is important to remember that the conversion of a fleet from diesel to natural gas doesn’t rest entirely on the savings of fuel.” Natural gas vehicle purchases continue to be dominated by refuse fleets, transit and school bus operators. “Natural gas offers more consistent fuel pricing and is one way fleets can meet more stringent environmental requirements, particularly where renewable natural gas is available,” he said. “Transportation power is no longer a one-size-fits-all proposition. All viable commercial vehicle power alternatives, from diesel and natural gas to electric of all kinds, must now be considered to accurately measure potential cost savings, while meeting future emissions.”

Sharp looking trucks!