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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich & Grace Lauron•October 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 Fleet•by Tim Yopp and Mark Eckhaus•September 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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Small Fleet•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2009

Audi Q5 Focuses on Safety & Security

The 2009 Audi Q5 crossover SUV offers a smooth ride, while providing drivers a number of safety features for added protection.

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Vehicle Insights•by Mike Antich•September 1, 2009

More Diverse Vehicle Selectors: Will the U.S. Mirror Europe's Fleet Market?

Diverse vehicle selectors offering multiple makes and models are relatively common among European corporate fleets. Could the future hold the same for the U.S. fleet market over the next decade?

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Vehicle Insights•by Ashley Willis•September 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: Real-World Strategies: A Blueprint for a Greener Future

As more regulations are put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the “going green” movement continues to expand, here are a few strategies fleets have used to green their operations.

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Vehicle Insights•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: 2010 Prius Raises More than Its Roof

In addition to a newly shaped roof designed to provide more headroom for backseat passengers, the 2010 model also boasts a higher combined fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.

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Fuel•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: Propane Offers Fleets Powerful Performance

Roush Enterprises has worked with the Propane Education & Research Council to produce several propane models for fleets.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Cindy Brauer•August 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 Insights•by Staff•August 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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Safety & Compliance•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•August 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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