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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•September 6, 2011

Cab-Forward vs. Cutaway Van: Which is Better for Delivery Fleets?

The choice of one truck type over the other depends on a fleet’s needs. Answering some key questions can make the decision easier.

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Maintenance & Uptime•by Sean Lyden•September 6, 2011

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Synthetic Oils

Brought to U.S. market in 1972, synthetic motor oil is produced by most major oil manufacturers. Differences between synthetic and conventional oils, including cost, are examined.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•September 6, 2011

Isuzu Gases Up N-Series, Launches All-New REACH Commercial Van

Isuzu is in full production with its gas-powered N-Series and ready for fleets to hit the road in the all-new REACH commercial van.

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Vehicle Insights•by Greg Basich•September 5, 2011

GM's Jeff Haag Discusses Fleet and Commercial Division Plans and Upcoming Products

In June 2011, General Motors appointed one of its veteran employees, Jeff Haag, to the position of director of national accounts for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO). Automotive Fleet interviewed Haag about his plans and goals for GM’s FCO division.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 15, 2011

The Green Fleet Price Tag

Taking a hard-numbers approach to your vehicles’ tailpipe emissions and lifecycle cost data will help you improve your ecological footprint without breaking the bank.

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Small Fleet•by Jennifer Washington•July 15, 2011

Budget-Savvy Routing Solutions

From route optimization to voice navigation, mobile phone mapping and search engine integration, these familiar software and web-based mapping tools offer enhanced trip planning for little to no cost.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown and Tariq Kamal•July 15, 2011

Real-World Rollback

Business Fleet catches up with old friends to put a 2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab with a rollback wrecker package through its paces.

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Safety & Compliance•by Tariq Kamal•July 15, 2011

5 Truck Trailering Mistakes to Avoid

What are the top trailering mistakes? GM’s resident expert outlines five common mistakes fleet operators must avoid ensuring safe and productive trailering.

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Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•July 15, 2011

Latest Trends in Vocational Truck Fleet Applications

Rightsizing and downsizing, use of alternative fuels, and the increased use of fleet management companies are a few of the current trends seen in the vocational work truck fleet segment.

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Vehicle Insights•by Sean Lyden•July 15, 2011

10 Factors in Spec’ing Drive-Axle Ratios for Medium-Duty Trucks

There is a wide range of drive-axle ratios for medium-duty trucks. Considering drive-axle ratio impacts a truck’s top-end speed, load-pulling ability, and overall fuel economy, fleet managers must choose carefully.

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