In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl explains the reason behind why the Military diesel engines have no emissions and why some do. He also covers other topics as well as gives more insight into the China export ban.

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Publisher Tim Esterdahl spent a week with the 2025 Chevy Equinox Activ and came away shocked at all the improvements and smart decisions they made on this compact SUV. Do you agree with him?

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The ongoing global trade war took another turn as China halts rare earth exports and magnets to the U.S., causing damaging effects to automakers. Publisher Tim Esterdahl has all the details.

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