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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Asset Management Companies Invest in Pan-African Logistics Company

The Carlyle Group (CG) and Investec Asset Management have announced that they have agreed to invest in J&J Africa, a pan-African logistics company specializing in the road transportation of general cargo along the Beira corridor, one of Southern Africa’s key trade routes.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Dubai Unleashes Desert Fleet to Stop Litterbugs

Campers who think they can escape fines by having a barbeque far out in the desert while hiding behind sand dunes will now have to think twice before leaving their rubbish behind — desert buggies are now patrolling the area.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

UK Commercial Vehicle Production Fell 21.7% in 2013

Production of commercial vehicles in the UK fell 21.7 percent in 2013 to 87,671 units. The culprit, according to the SMMT, was weak demand in Europe, producing a difficult environment for commercial vehicle manufacturers.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Chinese Commission Approves Volvo-Dongfeng Joint Venture

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in China recently gave its approval to the establishment of a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited.

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Utility Fleetby Joanne TuckerJanuary 28, 2014

How a Small Electric Utility Merged Fleets

Since merging with another small utility a year and a half ago, Green Mountain Power (GMP) underwent major changes to its fleet, from beefing up its pool vehicle program to analyzing truck purchasing, as well as other initiatives focused on lowering emissions and cutting out the fleet fat.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Bosch Nabs 8 of Ward's 10 Best Engines

Eight of this year's Ward's 10 Best Engines feature Bosch gasoline, diesel, or electric powertrain technologie. For the first time, the list includes three diesel engines.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Ford's 2014 Transit Connect Van, Wagon Arrive

Ford is offering the 2014 Transit Connect as a panel-side cargo van and a passenger wagon it describes as a "spacious and fuel-efficient people mover."

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Black Book Introduces Mobile App

Black Book has introduced the second-generation of its mobile app, Black Book Digital, with an updated design and simple-to-use features, the publisher announced Tuesday.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 28, 2014

Gasoline Flat at $3.29 Per Gallon

That national average price of gasoline remained essentially flat at $3.295 a gallon for the week ending Monday, reported the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Manheim’s 2014 Used-Car Report Predicts Declining Margins

With labor market and credit conditions continuing to improve and expected to maintain an upward trajectory in the year ahead, the environment is ripe for sustained vitality in the new, used, and wholesale marketplaces.

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