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February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Siemens Streamlines Vehicle Relocation

Siemens fleet account managers (l-r) Katie Buonacquista, Dana Bussiere, and Wendy Kupper now access Auto Driveaways’ “one-stop-shop” Web site and click on one button to start a nearly fully automated vehicle relocation process.

By Cindy Brauer

Once a tedious manual process involving faxes, telephone calls, and e-mails, moving Siemens fleet vehicles around the country to new assignments is now almost entirely automated, thanks to a Web-based management system.

Tags: Auto Driveaway, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Fusion, Siemens, Vehicle Relocation

September 2009, Business Fleet - Feature

How to Be Your Lender’s Best Customer

By Tim Yopp and Mark Eckhaus

In this new economy, banks and lessors want more assurances than ever that your business is healthy. Having an answer to these questions will help keep your credit lines safe.

Tags: Financing, leasing programs, lendor, lessor

July 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Average Monthly Personal Use Charges Increase to $108

By Lauren Fletcher

The number of fleets restricting personal use of company-provided vehicles decreased from 2008 to 2009.

Tags: driver charges, personal use, survey, take-home vehicles

May 2009, Automotive Fleet - WebXclusive

2009 Subaru Forester: A Balanced Crossover

By Lauren Fletcher

The all-new 2009 Subaru Forester is a blend of car-like fuel efficiency and handling with SUV visibility and versatility.

September 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

GREEN FLEET: Propane Offers Fleets Powerful Performance

Jack Roush, chairman of ROUSH Enterprises (holding microphone), presented keys to the first production 2010 ROUSH liquid propane-injected Ford F-250 to Ferrellgas in June.

By Grace Lauron

Roush Enterprises has worked with the Propane Education & Research Council to produce several propane models for fleets.

Tags: Propane, ROUSH

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

Need a Laugh? These “Strange, but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Tags: Border Crossing, INS, Leased Vehicles, strange but true

August 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

By Mike Antich

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

Tags: Acquistion Cost, diesel, Environmental Regulations, Fleet Trends, maintenance, medium-duty trucks, replacement tires, Resale Value

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Repeats Fleet Truck of the Year Award

By Cheryl Knight

Known as the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickup on the road, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earns Automotive Fleet magazine’s top spot for the third year in a row.

Tags: Award, Chevrolet, GM, Silverado 1500, Truck of the Year

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