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Small FleetCover Storyby Cheryl KnightDecember 15, 2009

Chevrolet Malibu Voted 2010-MY Fleet Car of the Year

Chevrolet wins Fleet Car of the Year five years running, with the Malibu capturing the honor for the second straight year. Fleets commend the 2010 Malibu for distinctive styling, outstanding fuel efficiency, and exemplary quality.

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Vehicle Researchby Grace LauronNovember 6, 2009

OEMs Showcase 'Greener' Models for 2010

For 2010, automakers offer more hybrid models than ever for fleets to add to their selectors.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike Antich & Lauren FletcherNovember 6, 2009

Global Economic Recession Cuts Fleet Operating Costs

Fuel costs, the largest fleet operating expense, declined dramatically in the 2009 calendar-year due to a sharp decline in worldwide consumption. Also, many fleets have downsized, which contributed to a lower overall fuel spend.

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Small Fleetby Ashley Willis and Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

Fleet Maintenance Goes Wireless

GPS-based fleet tracking systems are being used to rein in maintenance costs through vehicle location controls, automated preventive maintenance scheduling, driver monitoring and remote engine diagnostics.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

In It For the Long Haul

This 53-year-old concrete drilling business is high maintenance when it comes to fleet. The result is a low incidence of breakdowns and vans that last up to 15 years.

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Small Fleetby Thi DaoNovember 1, 2009

Business Central Gets Fleets Back to Work

GM’s commercial dealer program has been enhanced to provide new standards of dealer staff expertise, maintenance and servicing capabilities, inventory requirements and incentive options.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichNovember 1, 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 BrownNovember 1, 2009

Out of Stock? Out of Luck

Dealer inventories at all-time lows make this a good time for small fleets to plan ahead and factory order.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike Antich & Grace LauronOctober 26, 2009

2009 Order-to-Delivery Times Battered on Multiple Fronts

OTD was affected by plant closures due to Chapter 11 reorganizations by GM and Chrysler, an economic downturn that decreased fleet and retail sales, and shipping delays caused by less-than-full loads for railcars and transporters.

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Small Fleetby Tim Yopp and Mark EckhausSeptember 18, 2009

How to Be Your Lender’s Best Customer

In this new economy, banks and lessors want more assurances than ever that your business is healthy. Having an answer to these questions will help keep your credit lines safe.

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