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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Gov't Clears ZAP to Sell Smart Car in U.S.

Zero Air Pollution (ZAP) has been granted the right to sell DaimlerChrysler's smart fortwo coupe and convertible models in eight states.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Car Insurance Rates Fall By 10%

In some parts of the country, the average auto insurance premium quotes may have fallen by as much as 10 percent in the last six months. Where you live matters. See chart for your state's change in average insurance rate.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Study: Consumers Unlikely to Buy Without Incentives

Of the U.S. adults buying a new car in the next year, 51 percent say they are unlikely to buy in the absence of incentives, up from 44 percent eight months ago.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

PHH Announces Onboard Telematics Service Beta Testing Results

Of the dozen clients and hundreds of fleet vehicles participating in the beta test, early results indicate that fleet telematics will lower fleet risk profiles, reduce maintenance and fuel costs, and improve productivity.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Most/Least Fuel Efficient Cars for 2005

Here's a list of the most and least fuel efficient cars for 2005 from the EPA.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Driver Fight Could Force FedEx to Maintain Own Truck Fleet

At issue is independent-contractor system. Drivers argue they are so tightly controlled they should be considered employees and receive company benefits. FedEx says system keeps shipping prices competitive.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 28, 2005

Wi-Fi: Cheaper Alternative to GPS?

Intel and Microsoft are experimenting with short-range wireless networks (wi-fi) as a way to pinpoint location just as a global positioning system does, without the satellites.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 27, 2005

Voting to Begin for 2006 Fleet Car and Truck of the Year

More than ever before, this year's nominations include 52 cars and 25 light trucks.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 21, 2005

On-Board System Offers Rush Hour Driving Advice

A new GPS device being tested in Puget Sound, Wash., suggests alternative, traffic-free routes during peak driving hours.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 21, 2005

Polk: Consumers Concerned About High Cost of Hybrid Technology

New Polk study shows that 61 percent of possible hybrid buyers say that cost concerns them. Of that figure 30 percent say the benefits do not justify the investment.

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