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Small Fleetby Tariq KamalNovember 24, 2015

Kia Optima: Stay the Course

The 2016 Kia Optima is available in six configurations: LX, LX Turbo, EX, SX, SX Turbo and SXL, as well as a hybrid option.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichNovember 20, 2015

Toyota's 2015 Fleet Executive Meeting Rocked

Toyota Motor Sales USA held its annual business meeting and product preview at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel in Dana Point, Calif., June 17-19, 2015. More than 150 fleet professionals attended the product preview, which included commercial fleet managers and representatives from fleet management companies.

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Green Fleetby Mike AntichNovember 20, 2015

18 Recommendations to Improve OTD for Upfits

Strong demand from retail and fleet customers helped fuel truck and van sales in 2015. While good news for OEMs, this increased production volume resulted in order-to-delivery (OTD) delays. Experts offer suggestions on how to improve OTD.

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Vehicle Researchby Kat SandovalNovember 9, 2015

Diesel Chevrolet Colorado Provides Duramax Appeal

The updated 2016 Chevrolet Colorado comes with a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine and the fleet-exclusive Work Truck trim allows fleet managers to look outside of the heavy-duty truck segment. The Colorado Duramax Diesel carves its path in the mid-size truck market.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Lauren FletcherNovember 2, 2015

Hino Brings Class 4 Cabover to Fleets

Introduced earlier in 2015, the 155 model Class 4 truck is a perfect fit for light delivery, as well as such vocational segments as landscaping fleets.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherOctober 29, 2015

Winery Runs Eco-Friendly Biodiesel Fleet

With favorable fuel prices compared to diesel and local availability, biodiesel is a smart way for Willamette Valley Vineyards to help the environment.

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Utility Fleetby Grace SuizoOctober 28, 2015

Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Fleet Decisions

With the powerful data from telematics, fleets are using predictive models to make future fleet decisions, whether it’s about an individual driver or maintenance or even vehicle procurement.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherOctober 22, 2015

Driving Mr. Peanut’s Nutmobile

Touring the United States to celebrate Mr. Peanut’s upcoming 100th birthday, this fiberglass-shell vehicle was built on a 2-ton Isuzu cab and chassis and has eco-friendly features including a recycled windshield and solar panels.

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Green Fleetby Kasia McBrideOctober 12, 2015

CNG Fuel System Inspections: Technician Training is Key

Technicians inspecting compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems should be trained on general and detailed visual inspections.

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Safetyby Paul ClintonOctober 7, 2015

Why Fleets Shouldn't Adopt Hypermiling Techniques

Hypermiling techniques can deliver impressive fuel economy and cost savings with lower fuel usage, but the driving techniques used by hypermiling hobbyists often run counter to a fleet's primary goal to increase safe driving and reduce higher-risk driving.

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