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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 1, 2009

More Diverse Vehicle Selectors: Will the U.S. Mirror Europe's Fleet Market?

Diverse vehicle selectors offering multiple makes and models are relatively common among European corporate fleets. Could the future hold the same for the U.S. fleet market over the next decade?

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: Real-World Strategies: A Blueprint for a Greener Future

As more regulations are put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the “going green” movement continues to expand, here are a few strategies fleets have used to green their operations.

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Articlesby Grace LauronSeptember 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: 2010 Prius Raises More than Its Roof

In addition to a newly shaped roof designed to provide more headroom for backseat passengers, the 2010 model also boasts a higher combined fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.

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Articlesby Grace LauronSeptember 1, 2009

GREEN FLEET: Propane Offers Fleets Powerful Performance

Roush Enterprises has worked with the Propane Education & Research Council to produce several propane models for fleets.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Cindy BrauerAugust 31, 2009

What’s New in 2010 Model-Year Light- and Medium-Duty

Most light- and medium-duty truck manufacturers have carried over 2009-MY product lines to 2010-MY with only minor changes and enhancements. The following provides an overview of major OEM product lineups in the coming model-year.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2009

Ford Showcases 2010 Fleet Lineup

Attendees at Ford’s 2010-MY Fleet Product and Business Conference in June test drove current products and toured the automaker’s Product and Technology Centers.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2009

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 16, 2009

Average Monthly Personal Use Charges Increase to $108

The number of fleets restricting personal use of company-provided vehicles decreased from 2008 to 2009.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 16, 2009

Commercial Fleets Reveal 2010-MY Buying Intentions

Many commercial fleets deferred fleet orders in 2009 and need to “play catch-up” with their replacement schedules for 2010 ordering. However, many fleets are delaying finalization of 2010 selectors due to market uncertainties.

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ArticlesJuly 16, 2009

OEMs Offer 2010-MY Commercial Fleet Incentives

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Mazda announce their 2010-MY commercial fleet incentive programs.

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