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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 28, 2010

GM Lays Out the Plan for Fleet

In July 2009, General Motors was reborn with four core brands and an eye toward the future. GM’s executive director, Fleet & Commerical Operations, Brian Small, discusses how a leaner — and greener — GM plans to meet the needs of commercial buyers in the years to come.

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Articlesby Thi DaoDecember 21, 2010

GM Debuts CNG Vans at Green Fleet Conference

General Motors showcased its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana CNG vans at the Green Fleet Conference, allowing fleet managers and the public a look inside the cargo van for the first time.

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ArticlesNovember 22, 2010

Avoiding 5 Common Vehicle Ordering Mishaps

Technology has helped make the vehicle ordering process as accurate and simple as possible, but it still requires human input. Five common ordering errors and how to avoid them are discussed.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2010

Operating Costs Remain Flat in Calendar-Year 2010

Stable fuel prices were the primary reason fleet costs remained flat. Also, national accounts did not increase prices for oil changes and replacement tires. Maintenance costs were up for fleets that extended vehicle cycling.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 8, 2010

Selecting the Right Cargo Van for Your Fleet

The same van specs used for the past 10 years might not match fleet requirements today. Several steps are outlined to ensure the best cargo van is selected for fleet needs.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherNovember 8, 2010

Chevrolet Silverado HD & GMC Sierra HD: Strong on Heritage

Fully redesigned for 2011, all-new control features, updated engine offerings, and added technology help these “mobile offices” keep crews safe and working — wherever they travel.

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Articlesby Mike ScottOctober 18, 2010

Navistar & Mahindra Launch Joint Truck Venture

A new line of trucks manufactured by Mahindra-Navistar for commercial customers in India may impact how vehicles will be designed for similar customers elsewhere around the world.

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ArticlesOctober 14, 2010

iPhone Apps to Aid Your Fleet

Cellular phone applications, such as those offered for the iPhone, can assist with metrics tracking and vehicle monitoring.

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Articlesby Thi DaoOctober 13, 2010

Clarifying NHTSA's Updated 5-Star Safety Rating Program

NHTSA’s updated safety rating program could result in lower ratings for 2011-MY vehicles, even though vehicles are no less safe than those of the previous model-year.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2010

Order-to-Delivery Times Increase Slightly in MY-2010

Multiple factors increased fleet order-to-delivery times, such as quality holds, massive recalls, the Cash for Clunkers program, GM & Chrysler’s emergence from bankruptcy, and the decision to build to demand, not to capacity.

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