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Articlesby Sean LydenFebruary 5, 2013

Standardizing Vehicle Specs to Slash Fleet Costs

While it is tempting to adopt a “more-the-merrier” approach to vehicle spec’ing, fewer specs can actually offer more options, netting happier drivers and fewer administrative headaches.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Do You Qualify for Fleet Status?

If your company’s fleet has grown, you may qualify for fleet status. If you do, the savings on work vehicles can be substantial.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications

This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers.

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ArticlesJanuary 29, 2013

Ford Fusion and Ram 1500 Earn Fleet Car and Truck of the Year

Fleet managers have spoken and the results are in. The all-new 2013 Ram 1500 was selected as the top fleet truck, while the Ford Fusion took the fleet car crown for the third consecutive year.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2013

BYD Delivers EVs to Shenzhen Public Security Bureau

Recently, BYD won the contract to provide Shenzhen with electric police vehicles. The company will deliver 500 e6 pure electric police vehicles to the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau.

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2013

How to Survive and Thrive in a Procurement Environment

Increasingly, fleet managers find themselves interacting with procurement or purchasing functions. This can lead to confusion and frustration, unless fleet managers understand how to deal with procurement pros.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 17, 2013

When an Extended Warranty Makes Sense...and When it Doesn't

To determine whether an extended warranty is right for your fleet, review vehicle usage, lifecycles, and replacement policies.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 15, 2013

Ford Atlas Concept Pickup Truck

Ford unveiled a new pickup truck concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit called the Atlas Concept. According to Ford, the truck shows a wide range of technologies that improve fuel efficiency and pickup truck functionality in work environments. The following gallery shows the Atlas Concept's specific features.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 15, 2013

2014 Cadillac ELR Luxury Car

General Motors introduced its 2014-MY Cadillac ELR, an extended-range electric vehicle (similar to the Volt) slated to go on sale in early 2014. The vehicle features a 1.4L gasoline generator and electric motors for propulsion, and GM said the Cadillac ELR has an all-electric range of 35 miles. The following photos show different aspects of the vehicle. 

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 4, 2013

100-Plus Most Important Events in Fleet

As John F. Kennedy once said, “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.”

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