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Articlesby Grace LauronNovember 1, 2008

New F-150: Lighter, Leaner, and Even Meaner

The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains a strong performer in the full-size pickup market. It now has a lighter frame to boost fuel economy.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Grace LauronNovember 1, 2008

Freightliner M2e Hybrid Gets Down to Business

With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

AFLA 2008 Conference A Hit with Commercial Fleet Managers

Featuring the first-ever Fleet Hall of Fame ceremony, strategic presentations by industry experts, and a display of green concept cars, AFLA’s annual conference drew nearly 300 attendees, one of the group’s largest audiences.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2008

Fleet Operating Costs Increase Again in 2008

For calendar-year 2008, the year-to-date cost of fuel has increased 30 percent, the price for replacement tires rose 5-10 percent, and the cost for non-warranty maintenance services was up 5 percent.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Firing Line: What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

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Articlesby Lisajoyce VergaraOctober 1, 2008

Chrysler 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Chrysler’s 2009-MY Fleet Preview included a ride-and-drive on the back roads of Colorado. The event drew nearly 500 attendees.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2008

Mixed 2008 OTD Performance: Some Models Up, Some Down

This was an interesting order-to-delivery year. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while others posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2008

New OEM Technologies Advance Driver Safety

The latest active and passive safety features from manufacturers go beyond seatbelts, airbags, and electronic stability control to such technologies as pre-collision warning systems and dynamic radar cruise control sensors.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Ford 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Ford held its 2009 Model-Year Fleet Preview at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, June 16-18. The preview was attended by more than 800 fleet customers and suppliers, including participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Ford’s export and growth markets.

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