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In more than a thousand trucks in the 2013-2016 model years, the brake pedals are at risk for detaching.

Tags: Recalls, 2013-MY, 2014-MY, Autocar, 2015-MY, NHTSA, Refuse Fleets, 2016-MY

The recall, which affects just 90 2016-MY trucks, will let dealers fix a problem related to the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.

Tags: Chevrolet, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Recalls, GMC Sierra 1500, General Motors, GMC, Air Bags, NHTSA, Large Pickups, 2016-MY

Dealers need to replace a faulty console compartment lid latch assembly in 8,763 2016-MY trucks.

Tags: Recalls, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado, NHTSA, 2016-MY, Midsize Pickups

The recall, which covers 167 2016 model-year trucks in the U.S., will allow dealers to install a rear air brake chamber replacement.

Tags: Recalls, Ford, Ford F-650, Ford F-750, Large Pickups, 2016-MY

Nissan has increased the retail price of its base model NV Cargo van with a standard roof and 4.0L V-6 engine by $500 to $27,735 for the 2016 model year, Nissan has announced.

Tags: Nissan, Pricing, Nissan NV, 2016-MY, Full-Size Vans, Warranty

Nissan's new engine features four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and direct fuel injection, and is rated at 390 hp at 5,800 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Tags: Nissan Titan, Engines, Pickup Trucks, V-8 Engine, Large Pickups, 2016-MY

Dealers will replace Kidde handheld fire extinguishers in 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR and NRR diesel trucks, as well as in 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks.

Tags: Isuzu, 2012-MY, Recalls, Isuzu N-Series, 2016-MY

The recall affects just 13 2016 model-year trucks built at Ohio Assembly Plant this past summer.

Tags: Recalls, Ford, Ford F-650, 2016-MY

CleanFuel USA will provide its Liquid Propane Injection technology for Westport Innovations' propane autogas-powered 2016 Ford F-150 pickup for the fleet market.

Tags: Ford F-150, CleanFUEL USA, Propane Autogas, 2016-MY, Westport

Nissan's diesel-powered 2016 Titan XD pickup will tow 12,314 pounds and offers a maximum payload capacity of 2,091 pounds, according to new details released by Nissan.

Tags: Nissan, Towing, Nissan Titan, Large Pickups, 2016-MY, Nissan Titan XD

The recall, which Cummins will oversee, covers more than 3,000 Mack and Navistar trucks equipped with the ISL G natural gas engine. The trucks are potentially at risk for oil leaks that pose a fire risk.

Tags: Cummins, 2010-MY, Mack Trucks, Recalls, NHTSA, 2016-MY, Refuse Fleets, Construction Fleets

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon rear-wheel-drive pickups powered by the 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel have achieved fuel economy ratings of 31 mpg on the highway, making them the most fuel efficient pickups on the market.

Tags: Diesel Engines, EPA, Fuel Economy, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado, 2016-MY, Midsize Pickups

As Navistar continues to make progress putting the “dark days” of its failed EPA 2010 emissions strategy behind it, it will re-brand its product lineup as it rolls out new models starting next year.

Tags: ATA MC&E, Navistar, 2016-MY, Medium-Duty Trucks

Mercedes-Benz is bringing several new standard safety features in the smaller van segment with its 2016 Metris, in addition to giving commercial fleets flexibility in upfitting and capacities found only in some of the larger vans on the market.

Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Active Safety Systems, 2016-MY, Cargo Vans, Passenger Vans, Mercedes-Benz Metris

Mercedes-Benz has reformatted its van upfitting program ahead of the launch of the 2016 Metris mid-size van, which has begun arriving at dealer lots.

Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Metris, Van Equipment, Ship-Thru, Class 2, Cargo Vans, Passenger Vans, 2016-MY

The Chevrolet Silverado HD trucks will add new features for the 2016 model year, including integrated cruise control, powertrain grade braking, and diesel exhaust braking to enhance control, General Motors has announced.

Tags: Chevrolet, General Motors, Class 3, 2016-MY, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The GMC Sierra HD pickup will add several features for 2016, including active steering assist and a new gooseneck trailering package, according to General Motors.

Tags: Towing, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC, 2016-MY

Nissan's full-size and compact vans will receive light updates for the 2016 model year, including additional air bags, technology, and exterior colors, Nissan has announced.

Tags: Nissan, Nissan NV200, Nissan NV, Full-Size Vans, Compact Vans, 2016-MY

The 2016 Ford F-150 will offer increased driver crash protection from the 2015 model, after the extended-cab model didn't earn the top safety rating in an insurance industry crash test, a spokesman told Automotive Fleet.

Tags: Ford F-150, Ford, Pickup Trucks, 2016-MY, IIHS, Crash Tests

Chevrolet's Silverado pickup will arrive for 2016 with a bolder look, including a reworked front end, General Motors has announced.

Tags: Chevrolet, 2016-MY, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Large Pickups

Westport Innovations will offer a dedicated propane autogas system for the 2016 Ford F-150 powered by the 5.0L V-8 engine, the company announced.

Tags: Propane Autogas, Westport, Ford F-150, 2016-MY, Vehicle Modifiers

Ram Truck has increased the towing and payload capabilities of its 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups for 2016 through engine calibration, Ram has announced.

Tags: Ram Truck, Towing, 2016-MY, Cummins, Diesel Engines

Ford is adding a rear-view camera as standard equipment on its 2016 model-year Transit van, as well as several options including the SYNC 3 infotainment system, Ford has announced.

Tags: Ford, Ford Transit, Full-Size Vans, 2016-MY

Ford is re-introducing a gaseous prep package for its 2016 F-150 to enable bi-fuel or dedicated CNG and propane autogas use. The package was last offered with the 2014-MY F-150.

Tags: Ford F-150, Light-Duty Trucks, Natural Gas Vehicles, Ford, 2016-MY

Ford has unveiled a configurator for its F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks that have been redesigned for the 2016 model year.

Tags: Ford F-650, Ford F-750, 2016-MY, Medium-Duty Trucks, Ford