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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara•September 1, 2008

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Staff•August 1, 2008

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.

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Sustainability•Cover Story•by Staff•August 1, 2008

Fleet Interest in Environmental Issues Grows; Challenges Remain

PHH Arval conducts an annual environmental survey of public and private sector managers. Eighty percent of the surveyed fleet managers reported a growing interest in fleets’ environmental impact at their companies.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2008

Perfect Storm Pummels Truck Resale Values

Resale values for pickup trucks have declined by 15-25 percent due to such factors as high fuel prices, tightened consumer credit, and a stagnant construction market.

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Sustainability•by Staff•August 1, 2008

NEW Green Fleet Conference Set for Chicago, Sept. 15-16

Three Bobit Business Media publications are sponsoring the first-ever Green Fleet Conference 2008. The event will set the stage for a proactive forum on issues related to clean fuel technologies, green fleet vehicles and equipment, and green infrastructures.

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Vehicle Insights•by Cheryl Knight•August 1, 2008

GM's Sounding Board Serves as Conduit to Fleet Industry

The group helps improve performance levels of both GM and its commercial fleet customers. In addition, General Motors’ Fleet and Commercial Sounding Board includes representation from Canada and soon will expand to Mexico.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Jim Hallett•August 1, 2008

How Technology Will Change Traditional Fleet Remarketing

At the 2008 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) in Las Vegas, Jim Hallett of ADESA shared his insights on the future of the remarketing industry, in particular, the impact of technology.

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Small Fleet•by Paul Dexler•July 1, 2008

Suzuki: The Right Vehicles at the Right Time

With good fuel economy ratings, a 100,000-mile, seven-year zero-deductible limited powertrain warranty and new incentives, Suzuki is ready to make a splash in fleet.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2008

2009 Dodge Ram: Less Fuel, More Power

For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2008

The Future of In-Car Communications

”Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

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