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What's New on PickupTrucks.com: 12/14/17

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CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: A strong month of pickup sales with no changes to the top sellers; increased safety standards lead to lower ratings for pickups; and designers provide their takes on the future of trucks.

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November Sales Breakdown

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Another strong month of sales for pickup trucks keeps automakers afloat while producing no changes to the yearly leaderboard.

Higher Standards, Lower Ratings

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s newer, more stringent safety standards lead to lower ratings for pickups.

Trucks of the Future

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Design contests give PickupTrucks.com a glimpse at possible trucks of the future … the very distant future.

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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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