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2017 State Fair of Texas Truck News

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CARS.COM — If you’re a fan of unusual fried foods, giant flame-resistant talking mechanical cowboys and pickup trucks — and, c’mon, who isn’t? — the 2017 State Fair of Texas is the place to be. Texas is home to the most truck buyers in the country, and manufacturers use the event as an opportunity to show off concepts, new models, and new trim levels and packages for their trucks.

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This year, the news leans heavily toward the latter, as three American manufacturers announce new options packages. PickupTrucks.com, our sister site, has truck fans covered for each announcement:

Chevrolet Centennial Editions

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Chevrolet is celebrating 100 years of Bow-Tie-brand trucks by making Centennial Editions of both its Silverado 1500 full-size and Colorado mid-size trucks.

Ford Super Duty Limited

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Ford is introducing its most luxurious heavy-duty truck yet in the Super Duty Limited, available as an F-250, F-350 or F-450.

Ram Laramie Longhorn Southfork Edition

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Ram offers its own take on an opulent truck with the Laramie Longhorn Southfork Edition, available on Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 models.

Ram Lone Star Silver HD

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Capitalizing on the Lone Star Silver trim’s popularity on 1500 models, Ram will begin offering it on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 models, as well.

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Brian Normile

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

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