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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 13, 2012

Video Shows How Far Automotive Safety Has Come in 50 Years

The IIHS crash tested a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air with a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu to demonstrate the strides automotive safety has made since the 1950s.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 13, 2012

2014 Ford Transit Van to Offer 3.2L Diesel Engine Option

In Europe, Ford said the new diesel engine is rated at 197 hp and 347 lb.-ft. of torque, though official numbers for North America aren’t yet available.

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Operations•by Staff•December 13, 2012

GM Unveils All-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra

DETROIT – General Motors unveiled two all-new trucks on Thursday, its 2014-MY Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The automaker's President of GM North America Mark Reuss presented the new vehicles during a press conference on Thursday. The all-new pickup trucks offer new engines, new exterior styling, and a range of interior features and connectivity choices.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

EPA Report Details Key Technologies Boosting MPG and Reducing Emissions

The EPA said there are 65 vehicle models of pickups, minivans and vans with combined city/highway fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg or greater, as compared to only 38 models five years ago.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

2013 Audi A4 and S4 Sedans Receive 5-Star NHTSA Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests how vehicles perform in front and side crash tests, and evaluates vehicles for their rollover resistance.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

Auto Club Offers Tips for Driving in the Fog

Now is a good time to remind your fleet drivers to take extra precautions whenever fog is in the weather forecast.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

NETS Survey: Top-Performing Fleets Review All Post-Collision Cell Phone Records

Traffic crashes remain the No. 1 cause of workplace death and injury, costing employers in excess of $60 billion annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

DOE and EPA Release 2013 Fuel Economy Guide

According to the agencies, new in the 2013 guide is a second top 10 list of the most efficient vehicles, separating conventional gasoline and diesel powertrain models from alternative-fuel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 Named <i>Motor Trend’s</i> Truck of the Year

The editors chose the Ram 1500 for its air suspension, its choice of engines, its variety of trim levels and its towing capability.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•December 12, 2012

NHTSA Study: Electronic Stability Control Has Saved Thousands of Lives

Electronic stability control (ESC) systems use computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to help drivers maintain control of a vehicle that's beginning to lose directional control, stability or both.

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