The Impala and Silverado capture this year’s honors in a competition that also marks a ‘three-peat’ award for the Impala. Fleet professionals voted their selection online from a field of 64 cars and 37 light-duty trucks.
Depreciation continues to be the largest fleet expense; however, fuel, as a percent of total fleet cost is growing (rapidly). Fuel expense is influencing vehicle acquisition strategies, with a direct bearing on future depreciation.
ARI’s program helps truck and diesel vehicle fleets shrink their overall emissions footprint, while improving vehicle efficiency and lowering fuel consumption.
Chevrolet offers refined styling, fuel-efficient powertrains, a hybrid model, and a flexible ordering package with its redesigned
mid-size sedan.
A ‘rugged and advanced’ design theme, updated chassis, and improved cargo space give the 2008 Toyota Sequoia the ability to work hard.
Although in-house management of an executive fleet is extremely time-consuming, reimbursement is a less cost-effective alternative. I argue that, in general, a company-administered executive vehicle fleet is a better choice than reimbursement.
Fleet operating costs have increased, but at a slower pace than 2006. Across all vehicle segments, this increase was directly attributable to increased fuel costs, with a domino effect for other oil-based products such as tires.
A PHH FirstFleet study found a ‘sweet spot’ where fuel efficiency and
performance are maximized. The research highlighted other fuel-economizing steps.