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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 22, 2014

2015 Chrysler 300 Ride and Drive

Bobit Business Media's fleet editors had an opportunity to test-drive the 2015 Chrysler 300 during a media event in Austin, Texas. The full-size sedan has been given a mid-cycle refresh for the 2015 model year. Photos by Paul Clinton and Amy Winter.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 22, 2014

Ram ProMaster City Ride and Drive

Bobit Business Media's fleet editors had an opportunity to test-drive the 2015 Ram ProMaster City compact van during a media event in Austin, Texas. View photos of that event that showed vehicle capabilities such as hard braking, payload, and towing. Photos by Paul Clinton and Amy Winter.

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Articlesby Chris WolskiDecember 19, 2014

Time Capsule: Chain Driven Upfit Circa 1930s

Before the development of hydraulics, chain-driven mechanisms were the upfitting norm as this photo from the 1930s demonstrates. While it may not be as efficient as the modern technology, the evidence shows that it still got the job done.

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NewsDecember 18, 2014

Nissan Unveils NV200 Taxi in Hong Kong

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Nissan NV200 Taxi in Hong Kong.

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Newsby Tom BergDecember 16, 2014

ProMaster City Vans Built in Turkey with U.S. Powertrains

Major components for the new Ram ProMaster City compact vans will cross the seas twice as part of assembly plans involving Europe, Eurasia and North America, Ram Commercial Truck executives said.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 15, 2014

2015 Resale Forecast for Full-Size Vans

The used full-size van market has remained strong throughout 2014, but it is expected to decline in 2015. Part of the reason for the strength of the used van segment is the discontinuation of traditional U.S.-style vans by OEMs as the new European-style vans are released.

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NewsDecember 13, 2014

Lateral Moving Japanese EV Receives License Plate

NTN Corporation has announced that it's Q'mo electric vehicle, which is capable of pivot turns and lateral moves has received a license plate in Japan.

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Articlesby Chris WolskiDecember 11, 2014

Time Capsule: Circa 1940 Tow Truck

Tow trucks are a ubiquitous part of the vehicle landscape, but this Harry H. Knaack Motors truck from around1940 must have made an impression.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 11, 2014

Hyundai's 2015 Sonata Sedan

Hyundai's Sonata mid-size sedan gets a mid-cycle update for 2015 that includes extended length, more fuel efficient engine operation, and additional tech goodies. Read our driving impressions of the 2.4L Limited here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaDecember 10, 2014

HVAC Service Fleet Chooses Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas

The Elk Grove Village, Ill., HVAC company recently converted 90 percent of its fleet to gasoline/LPG bi-fuel systems, significantly reducing fuel and maintenance costs.

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