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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2011

An Entrepreneurs' Company: Payless Turns 40

Payless Car Rental has reached its 40th birthday with a singular focus on a business niche and the vision of entrepreneurs.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich and Lauren Fletcher•October 11, 2011

Natural Calamities Impact MY-2011 Order-To-Delivery Times

Last April’s earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami disrupted the automotive supply chain, causing parts shortages, which delayed order-to-delivery times. Extreme weather conditions also impacted vehicle shipments.

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Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•October 11, 2011

Volkswagen Outlines Growth Strategy at Fleet Preview

Volkswagen held its first-ever corporate fleet preview last June, outlining an ambitious plan to dramatically increase overall U.S. sales, with fleet playing a key role in the growth strategy. The preview also included a tour of its new $1-billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 21, 2011

BMW Sees Opportunity in the Commercial Fleet Market

After entering the U.S. fleet market in 2010, BMW expects to see its program grow over the next several years.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•September 8, 2011

Getting into Vans

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 small business entrepreneurs.

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Small Fleet•by Joanne M. Tucker•September 8, 2011

Smartphone Technology Keeps Eyes on the Road

In preventing distracted driving in your workplace, these companies have fleet-specific software for your cell phone policy needs.

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Small Fleet•by Joanne M. Tucker•September 8, 2011

6 Keys to an Effective Cell Phone Policy

Just having a policy against distracted driving isn’t enough — your company could still be considered negligent if the policy isn’t enforced. Employee education and managerial support are vital steps toward preventing this dangerous practice.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Wolski and Mike Antich•September 8, 2011

BMW Expands U.S. Fleet Presence

BMW’s i-Series sub-brand ushers in a new era of urban mobility.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Mike Antich•September 6, 2011

Forecast of Medium-Duty Resale Values for 2011-2012

There is a shortage of medium-duty trucks in the wholesale market due to the low volume of new units ordered from 2007 to 2010. This inventory shortage is forecast to persist for several years. The net result is higher resale values.

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Vehicle Insights•by Sean Lyden•September 6, 2011

The Fundamentals of Spec'ing Work Trucks for Towing

Despite being similar in size, medium-duty trucks offer a wide variance in maximum towing capacities - from 5,000 lbs. to more than 11,000 lbs.

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