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Vehicle Insights•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2012

Getting Into Vans: Commercial Van Market Hot & Heavy

The action in the commercial van market is getting hot and heavy. With pickup truck-like capabilities, improved fuel economy, and white space for branding, new and updated van offerings are attracting a new breed of business entrepreneurs.

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Sustainability•by Sean Lyden•November 1, 2012

Gearing Up for Upcoming Medium- & Heavy-Duty Truck Regulations

Several experts offer insight to help fleets prepare for the regulations impacting medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning in 2014.

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Vehicle Insights•by Deborah Lockridge•November 1, 2012

Navistar Details Product Changes & Thinking Behind Emissions Strategy

With plans to gradually roll out its In-Cylinder Technology Plus (ICT+) throughout 2013, Navistar discusses how it will meet 2014 and 2017 emissions standards.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Wolski•October 31, 2012

Mitsubishi Recommits to Fleet

The automaker is making a strong, new commitment to the fleet market going into 2013. It hopes to offer fleets an attractive mix of reliability, innovative technology, and lower lifecycle costs.

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Vehicle Insights•by Mike Antich•October 31, 2012

Where Do You Get Your Fleet Information?

It’s a simple question, but a complex answer. Print publications, online newsletters, industry conferences, fleet management company resources, and factory reps and OEM websites form key components of the answer.

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Vehicle Insights•by Grace Suizo•October 25, 2012

Mercedes-Benz Showcases a Smorgasbord of Sprinters

Demonstrating its ability to fulfill the needs of a variety of businesses, at a recent media event in Chicago, the automaker invited several of its upfitters to display the many different faces of the Sprinter.

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Sustainability•Cover Story•by Chris Wolski•October 25, 2012

Truck Fleets Use Common 'Cents' to Save Dollars

In today’s era of tight budgets, truck fleet managers are using innovative ways from rightsizing to decreasing maintenance costs to shortcycling to save money and boost efficiency.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich, Lauren Fletcher, and Chris Wolski•October 5, 2012

Fleet MY-2012 Order-to-Delivery Times Improve Slightly

Key factors causing OTD delays were increased vehicle volumes due to continued auto industry sales growth, lengthy quality holds, parts shortages, ongoing railcar shortages, recalls, plant changes, and weather-related issues.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•October 5, 2012

A Fleet Manager's Guide: Negotiating Manufacturer Programs

It’s become a regular part of the fleet process: Manufacturers offer “rifle shot” pricing programs to willing fleet customers. Here’s how the process begins, what to look for, and how it can help reduce fleet costs.

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Small Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•October 5, 2012

Trends in Executive Fleet Vehicle Management

Fleets utilize executive vehicle programs as compensation or perks. Several luxury automakers discuss their programs and current trends.

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