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    Western Star 5700XE, an all-new aerodynamic on-highway tractor

    Sept. 11, 2014

    Western Star is expanding its model lineup with the all--new 5700XE, a highly aerodynamic Class 8 on-highway tractor that combines a Detroit powertrain from its parent Daimler Trucks North America with distinctive styling that favors hard edges over the rounded contours of other aero tractors.

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