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Pirelli launches new tire for long-haul drive market

Pirelli announced it has launched Pentathlon D, its first tire in the Pentathlon product family, which is dedicated to long-haul drive applications in North America. Pirelli noted that Pentathlon D is one of the latest tires to launch from TP Commercial Solutions LLC, an entity of the Pirelli Brand of Radial Truck Tires, Agricultural Tires and Off-The Road Tires in the US and Canada.

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Gabriel announces new online store

Gabriel announced it has opened a new online store to sell its brand name merchandise. Customers can now purchase apparel and specialty items with the Gabriel logo from the Gabriel shop.

“Some of the most popular items from the Gabriel online store are the wearables such as cotton t-shirts, with the original Gabriel logo, and also Gabriel baseball hats,” according to Gabriel. “Customers can also purchase items like drinkware, flashlights, and novelty bar stools.

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New legislation aims to repeal federal excise tax on trucks

Originally introduced in 1917 to help defray the costs of World War I, the FET now stands at 12%.

U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced a bill this week that seeks to eliminate the 12% federal excise tax or “FET” most heavy-duty trucks, tractors and commercial trailers – a levy the American Truck Dealers (ATD) group claims can add anywhere from $12,000 to $22,000 to the sticker prices for such equipment.

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