Pickups & Vans

This is the place for the latest product, maintenance and technology information for those operating vans, pickup trucks and light- and medium-duty vehicles. Essential reads for businesses from utilities fleets to severe-duty and pickup-and-delivery applications.

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Ford
Fleets with Ford vehicles can now see which routes are best suited for electrification through Ford Pro’s tool, the E-Switch Assist, a tool that analyzes data from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles connected to Ford Pro telematics to compare their energy consumption with the estimated energy needs of a similar electric vehicle.
Pickups & Vans

Ford Pro offers EV suitability insights, charging incentive and announces mobile service growth

Nov. 14, 2024
Ford Pro leans into simplifying fleet operations, helping fleets determine which routes are suitable for electrification with its EV-Switch Assist tool, incentivizing charging...

News

Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
To avoid paying the higher price of 2027 trucks, industry analysts and participants predict fleets and prospective heavy-duty truck owners will buy enough 2025 and 2026 trucks to meet their equipment requirements for 2027 and beyond.
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VTNA
Safety systems that depend on the ECU may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Equipment

Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial trucks, pickups, and vans

Nov. 8, 2024
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature ECU malfunctions, unilluminated ABS warning lights, and more.
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Emissions & Efficiency

Financial troubles hit electric fleet vehicle startup

Nov. 7, 2024
Facing financial troubles, Canoo furloughed some manufacturing workers at its Oklahoma City facility until 2025. The light-duty EV fleet startup seeks more capital despite recent...
Ford
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Equipment

Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial vehicles

Nov. 1, 2024
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature loss of steering, fuel pump failure, and more.
Chevrolet
The Silverado HD series can tow up to 36,000 lb. and features a maximum payload of 7,237 lb. Like the Silverado 1500, the HD series is also available with the Chevrolet Multi-Flex Tailgate.
Equipment

2025 new models: Light-duty vehicles

Oct. 25, 2024
A look at the light-duty vehicles moving the industry forward into 2025 and beyond.