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Strategies for keeping fleet vehicles on the road through preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts management, technician best practices, and improved asset availability.

ArticlesSeptember 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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NewsAugust 20, 2008

ConocoPhillips Introduces Heavy Duty Engine Oil

HOUSTON – ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricants supplier, announced the introduction of Kendall SHP Diesel 5W40 Full Synthetic, a premium tier API CJ-4 diesel engine oil.

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NewsAugust 13, 2008

GM Extends Engine Supply Agreement With Navistar Affiliate MWM International Motores

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – The board of directors of General Motors Brazil and MWM International Motores, an affiliate of Navistar Inc., have signed a strategic agreement to manufacture 420,000 units of a completely new diesel engine to serve GM’s new vehicle line to be launched by 2011.

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NewsAugust 13, 2008

Sterling Heights Dodge Adds New Commercial Truck Center

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Anthony Viviano, chairman of Sterling Heights Dodge and Meadowbrook Dodge in Michigan, has added a new Commercial Center to Sterling Heights Dodge and the launch of their new corporate fleet program called Fleet Elite.

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ArticlesAugust 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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NewsJuly 30, 2008

Stertil-Koni Announces Strategic Acquisition of ALM Corporation and Fleet America Service Technology

STEVENSVILLE, MD – Stertil-Koni USA, a provider of heavy-duty lifts to the vehicle maintenance industry, formally announced the completion of two key acquisitions.

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NewsJuly 16, 2008

The Truth about Heat and Retreading

PACIFIC GROVE, CA – There are many issues surrounding heat and tire failure, according to TRIB, including heat caused from brakes, improper speed, and inflation. However, those that check air pressure regularly are more likely to experience less tire failure.

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NewsJuly 16, 2008

New ASTM International Publication Focuses on Automotive Lubricant Testing

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA –STP 1501, Automotive Lubricant Testing and Additive Development, is now available from ASTM International.

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NewsJuly 9, 2008

Cummins Filtration Introduces Environmentally Friendly ES Compleat Glycerin Coolant

NASHVILLE, TN – Cummins Filtration has released its Fleetguard ES Compleat Glycerin, a heavy-duty engine antifreeze/coolant that uses non-toxic glycerin in lieu of traditional ethylene glycol (EG) or propylene glycol (PG).

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NewsJuly 9, 2008

New Firestone Ride-Rite Kit Available for 2008 Ford F-450

INDIANAPOLIS – Ride-Rite air helper springs from Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC are now available in a no-drill kit for the 2008 Ford F-450.

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