Trucks World News: TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * USA: Detroit wheels

Jan 14, 2014

TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * USA: Detroit wheels

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Detroit,MICH,USA -The Detroit News, by Bryce G. Hoffman -January 13, 2014: -- Automakers from the U.S., Europe and Asia are expected to introduce more than 50 new models at the North American International Auto Show, whose press days are today and Tuesday.. What the automakers introduce is crucial because sales growth is starting to slow and new models tend to capture more buyers than older ones. Here’s a look at what’s expected from the show, which opens to the public on Saturday:

■ Ford will introduce its long-awaited remake of the F-150 pickup — the best-selling vehicle in America. Ford will make widespread use of aluminum so the new truck is lighter and gets better gas mileage.

■ General Motors: GM is showing off the new GMC Canyon, one of two small pickups it hopes will win back buyers who’ve shunned the segment in favor of bigger trucks and SUVs.