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Small Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•September 1, 2008

Audi Introduces 2009 A4 to Fleet

A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.

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Small Fleet•by Daryl Lubinsky •September 1, 2008

High Fuel Costs Push Companies Toward a Managed Fleet Program

Two home healthcare providers implement ways to control fleet costs using their managed fleet programs, which would not have been possible under a reimbursement plan.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Is Diesel Still a Good Deal?

Skyrocketing pump prices and disparate gas and diesel fuel costs prompted us to take a new look at diesel-powered vehicles.

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Small Fleet•by Chad Simon•September 1, 2008

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Ford 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Ford held its 2009 Model-Year Fleet Preview at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, June 16-18. The preview was attended by more than 800 fleet customers and suppliers, including participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Ford’s export and growth markets.

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Vehicle Insights•by Mike Guardabascio & Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

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Sustainability•by Joe Bohn•September 1, 2008

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

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Vehicle Insights•by Sean Lyden•September 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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Vehicle Insights•by Sean Lyden•September 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Chassis & Suspension Fundamentals

WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.

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