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Fuel•by Sean Lyden•May 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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Sustainability•by Chris Wolski & Grace Suizo•May 7, 2012

Finding the Right Fuel-Efficient Fit

The growing number of fuel-efficient and alt-fuel offerings from OEMs and aftermarket upfitters for truck fleets give fleet managers more options than ever to manage fuel spend.

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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•May 7, 2012

Work Truck Show 2012: Recap

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•May 7, 2012

Isuzu Reach Named 2012 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

First revealed at the 2011 Work Truck Show, the Isuzu Reach captured the prestigious Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Award just one year later.

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Vehicle Insights•by Mike Antich•April 17, 2012

GM Targets Increased Growth in Commercial & Government Sales

Ed Peper, newly named general manager for GM Fleet & Commercial Operations, will focus on growing sales to commercial fleets and municipalities, while managing rental car volume to keep residual values high.

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Small Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•March 28, 2012

Showroom - BMW 3 Series: The Look Is Under the Hood

The most noticeable changes for the 3 Series are under the shell, where the 328i’s I-6 has been replaced by a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

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Small Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•March 28, 2012

Showroom - Honda Civic: Still Tough to Beat

Redesigned for 2012, the ninth-generation Civic seeks to set itself apart with across-the-board improvements in mileage, power and onboard technology.

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Small Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•March 28, 2012

Showroom - Volkswagen Passat: A Mid-Size Domestic Import

As a company car, the new Passat offers style, craftsmanship and room for four adults of executive height and carriage. It’s not technically an American car, but it’s close.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•March 27, 2012

Which Hybrids Have the Lowest Cost of Ownership?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•March 27, 2012

How Fleets Are Reacting to the Cell Phone Ban

A new survey gauges reaction to the FMCSA’s ban on hand-held use of mobile phones while driving. Where do you stand, and how will you act?

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