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Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•December 15, 2009

Strange but True

Need a Laugh? These “Strange, but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Cheryl Knight•December 15, 2009

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Repeats Fleet Truck of the Year Award

Known as the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickup on the road, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earns Automotive Fleet magazine’s top spot for the third year in a row.

Small Fleet•Cover Story•by Cheryl Knight•December 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.

Vehicle Insights•by Grace Lauron•November 6, 2009

OEMs Showcase 'Greener' Models for 2010

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

Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich & Lauren Fletcher•November 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.

Small Fleet•by Ashley Willis and Chris Brown•November 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.

Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 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.

Small Fleet•by Thi Dao•November 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.

Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•November 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.

Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 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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