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The Italian Connection

August 28, 2009

Fiat's CEO, Sergio Marchionne is setting his leadership stamp on the new Chrysler organization. A recent BusinessWeek article describes a man who will not accept mediocrity.

Tags: advanced vehicle technologies, BusinessWeek, Chrysler LLC , Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Sergio Marchionne

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, August 28, 2009 11:22 AM | » Comments(0)

The Only Sure Thing is Uncertainty

May 22, 2009

How to cope with these unsettling times, specifically for the fleet industry, the uncertain future for domestic automakers? Stay on top of events, proceed with thoughtful caution, and plan for contingencies.

Tags: Alan Mulally, Chrysler LLC , Ford, Fortune magazine, GM

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, May 22, 2009 8:59 AM | » Comments(0)

A Watershed Moment for American Industry

April 3, 2009

The Obama administration's sweeping involvement in General Motors' and Chrysler's struggle to right their corporate ships signals a new moment in U.S. industry. The possibility of a structured bankruptcy for GM tests the market's loyalty, but fleet managers appear willing to watch and wait.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , GM, Presidential Auto Task Force

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, April 3, 2009 7:47 AM | » Comments(0)

Zzzzzzttt! Plugging In

February 6, 2009

Auto manufacturers appear powered-up. A host of concept and near-production models powered in some way by electricity are in the news. When will the plug-ins, electric-battery, and hybrid-electric vehicles become mainstream in American garages and carports and in commercial fleets?

Tags: Chrysler LLC , electric car, electric plug-ins, Ford, GM, Honda, hybrid, Toyota

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, February 6, 2009 7:49 AM | » Comments(0)

Judging Viability

January 8, 2009

The federal government's auto industry rescue package requires Detroit automakers to submit plans for long-term viability by March 31. Join the conversation with your advice to help OEM execs develop their document for marketplace survival.

Tags: Brett Quigley, Bruce Gaines, Chrysler LLC , Detroit 3, GM, Industry Bailout , Marianne Stewart, Michael Wescott, Ruth Alfson, Theresa F. Anderson, Tom Armstrong

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Thursday, January 8, 2009 7:24 PM | » Comments(1)

Brother, Can You Spare $25 Billion?

November 21, 2008

The Detroit Big 3 petitioned Congress for help. Read what fleet managers say about the bailout and share your own comments.

Tags: Automotive Industry Bailout, Chrysler LLC , Detroit Big 3, Ford, GM

Author: Cindy Brauer | Posted @ Friday, November 21, 2008 9:39 AM | » Comments(9)

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Cindy Brauer

Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer has been covering the fleet industry for more than five years. Currently, she is a managing editor in Bobit Business Media’s Auto Group, working on fleet-related publications.

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