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What's New on PickupTrucks.com: 10/12/17

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CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: Five things we learned at the 2017 State Fair of Texas; EcoDiesel-powered 2017 Ram trucks are finally arriving at dealerships; and a look at the truck sales winners and losers from September.

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Texas Takeaways

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Here are five takeaways from the gigantic truck show that doubles as a state fair, the annual State Fair of Texas to be specific.

EcoDiesels Arrive

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The EPA only recently certified 2017 EcoDiesel Ram 1500 trucks for sale, and the first vehicles are finally making an appearance on dealer lots.

September Sales

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Ford and Toyota continue their segment-specific dominance, but GM’s three-truck strategy pays dividends for overall sales.

Road Test Editor
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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