Vehicle Research

By Grace Lauron

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

Tags: Propane, ROUSH

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

By Thi Dao

Frito-Lay’s addition of 1,200 Sprinters nationwide is part of parent company PepsiCo’s focus on resource conservation.

Tags: Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Sprinter

By Staff

The company’s new compressed natural gas trucks are expected to yield a 20-percent emissions reduction over the cleanest diesel engines available in the market today.

Tags: CNG, emission reduction, UPS

By Lauren Fletcher

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

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

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

By Joe Bohn

The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.

Tags: bucket truck, Class 7 Hybrid, Florida Power & Light, FPL, PHEV

By Grace Lauron

In addition to a newly shaped roof designed to provide more headroom for backseat passengers, the 2010 model also boasts a higher combined fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.

Tags: 2010-model, Green, hybrid, Prius

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

By Mike Antich

Diverse vehicle selectors offering multiple makes and models are relatively common among European corporate fleets. Could the future hold the same for the U.S. fleet market over the next decade?

Tags: ARI, Audi, Donlen, Mazda, Toyota, Wheels, Inc.

By Lauren Fletcher

From 800 inspections to its standard safety features, Mazda ensures the 2009 Mazda6 is ready to “Zoom.”

Tags: 2009 model, Mazda, Mazda6

By Grace Lauron

The 2009 Audi Q5 crossover SUV offers a smooth ride, while providing drivers a number of safety features for added protection.

Tags: 2009 model-year, Audi, Q5

By Cheryl Knight

Chevrolet wins Fleet Car of the Year five years running, with the Malibu capturing the honor for the second straight year. Fleets commend the 2010 Malibu for distinctive styling, outstanding fuel efficiency, and exemplary quality.

Tags: award, Chevrolet, Fleet Car of the Year, Malibu