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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•June 30, 2020

Ford Ranger Adds 3 New Performance Packages

The new dealer-installed packages for 2019 and 2020 four-wheel drive Ranger pickups include three levels of hardware, software, and graphics combinations specific to Ranger vehicles.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Fleets that Transport Goods Considered Unsafe to Some

Conversely, the study found that commercial drivers who transport passengers are considered the safest overall.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Road Fatality Rates Jump 36.6% in April

Estimates show a year-over-year 36.6% jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18% drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Vans Introduces Four-Cylinder Diesel Cargo Sprinter for the U.S.

The new 2.0L four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Distracted Driving Has Impacted Insurance Penalties, Study Shows

Since 2011, the average insurance penalty for distracted driving has increased exponentially, going from $5 to $357 in 2019.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 29, 2020

Volvo S90 PHEV Achieves Top Honors in New AAA Guide

The 2020 Volvo S90 T8 eAWD R-Design was named by AAA as the “Best Overall Vehicle,” “Best Large Vehicle,” and “Best Over $50,000” in the first edition of the newly released AAA Car Guide, which serves as a consumer resource for the latest in-vehicle technology.

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Technology & AI•by Staff•June 26, 2020

Zubie Launches New Web App Home Page, Map Features

The improved user experience is designed for business, rental, and loaner fleet applications, and are particularly beneficial for larger fleets.

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Sustainability•by Chris Brown•June 26, 2020

Lordstown’s Electric Endurance: A Truck for the Working Class

While the Endurance launch event offered more big-picture proclamations than actual truck specs, Lordstown CEO Steve Burns pointed out one reason why an all-electric pickup will be so tantalizing for fleets.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•June 26, 2020

All-New Ford F-150 Features Hybrid Power, New Workplace Tech

The all-new Ford F-150 features a new hybrid powertrain, new workspace convenience features, as well as updated connectivity and safety features.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 26, 2020

Calif. Lags in Penetration of New Clean Diesel Engines

According to the Diesel Technology Forum, California’s truck and bus fleet rule has effectively kept older, higher-emitting trucks on the road for longer, in turn delaying emissions reductions and cleaner air.

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