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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Cindy BrauerAugust 31, 2009

What’s New in 2010 Model-Year Light- and Medium-Duty

Most light- and medium-duty truck manufacturers have carried over 2009-MY product lines to 2010-MY with only minor changes and enhancements. The following provides an overview of major OEM product lineups in the coming model-year.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 10, 2009

Ford Showcases 2010 Fleet Lineup

Attendees at Ford’s 2010-MY Fleet Product and Business Conference in June test drove current products and toured the automaker’s Product and Technology Centers.

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SafetyCover Storyby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownJuly 20, 2009

Used Car Market Outlook

Low auction inventories have kept used vehicle prices afloat. But does that mean you can finally sell your used pickup or SUV? And how has bankruptcy affected used car values?

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJuly 16, 2009

Average Monthly Personal Use Charges Increase to $108

The number of fleets restricting personal use of company-provided vehicles decreased from 2008 to 2009.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJuly 16, 2009

OEMs Offer 2010-MY Commercial Fleet Incentives

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Mazda announce their 2010-MY commercial fleet incentive programs.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 16, 2009

Commercial Fleets Reveal 2010-MY Buying Intentions

Many commercial fleets deferred fleet orders in 2009 and need to “play catch-up” with their replacement schedules for 2010 ordering. However, many fleets are delaying finalization of 2010 selectors due to market uncertainties.

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Vehicle Researchby Joe BohnJuly 16, 2009

Green Fleet: Florida Power & Light Goes Heavy on Hybrids

The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.

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Safetyby Steve FrischJune 23, 2009

How to Prepare for a DOT Audit

The DOT has just informed you that your transportation operation will be audited. Are you prepared? Do you know what records will be reviewed? Do you comply with the regulations?

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Operationsby Russ CassJune 23, 2009

How to Conduct a 'Size Audit' of Your Truck Fleet

Reviewing payload, cargo requirements, access, mileage, and roadway requirements can be the answer to saving costs and simplifying fleet vehicle choices.

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