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Operationsby StaffNovember 23, 2011

9 Commercial Trucks Nominated for National Award by ATD

McLEAN, VA - The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced today the nominees for a national award that recognizes the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 23, 2011

Higher Tire Prices Forecast for 2012

TORRANCE, CA - The multiple price increases for replacement tires occurring year-to-date for calendar-year 2011 point to more increases on the horizon. Most tire industry experts foresee tire price hikes continuing for the balance of this calendar-year.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 18, 2011

DOE Lists Top 10 Fuel-Efficient 2012-MY Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV came in first, with an mpg of 112 combined. All of the vehicles that achieved top fuel-economy ratings are electric or hybrid vehicles.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 18, 2011

Buffalo, NY Food Trucks Challenged by Restaurant Owners

Proposed mobile vending regulations by Entrepreneurs for a Better Buffalo are being called ‘misguided’ by the New York Food Truck Association.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 18, 2011

EPA and DOE Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 18, 2011

ALG Announces Annual Residual Value Award Winners

SANTA BARBARA, CA – ALG announced its 13th Annual Residual Value Awards, which honor vehicles in specific segments that the company predicts will retain the highest percentage off MSRP after a three-year period.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 18, 2011

2013 Ford Escape to Get 5 Better MPG Than Previous Model

LOS ANGELES - The automaker said the new model will offer 11 new exclusive features and fuel economy that Ford said will be 5 mpg better than previous Escape models.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 17, 2011

Ford and Azure Dynamics Introduce the Transit Connect Electric Wagon

DEARBORN, MI - Ford said it derived the Wagon from the Transit Connect Electric and that the vehicle is designed to transport cargo or passengers.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 17, 2011

Study: Highway Loss Data Institute Finds Mixed Safety Results for Hybrids

ARLINGTON, VA - The HLDI’s study found the odds of being injured are reduced by 25% in a hybrid, largely due to vehicle weight.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 17, 2011

Los Angeles Auto Show 2011 Photo Gallery

At the 2011 L.A. Auto Show, several major automakers unveiled new models, including the Cadillac XTS and Mazda CX-5. Ford also revealed the new Escape. And for the first time ever, the Motor Press Guild awarded one automaker for a "Vehicle of the Year" award. The winner for 2011 is Audi for the A7.

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