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November 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OEMs Showcase 'Greener' Models for 2010

By Grace Lauron

For 2010, automakers offer more hybrid models than ever for fleets to add to their selectors.

Tags: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Nissan, Toyota

August 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ford Showcases 2010 Fleet Lineup

By Staff

Attendees at Ford’s 2010-MY Fleet Product and Business Conference in June test drove current products and toured the automaker’s Product and Technology Centers.

Tags: 2010MY, Alan Mulally, Ford, Kevin Koswick, Mark Fields

July 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OEMs Offer 2010-MY Commercial Fleet Incentives

By Staff

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Mazda announce their 2010-MY commercial fleet incentive programs.

Tags: Ford, incentives, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo

February 2009, Work Truck - Cover Story

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

By Lauren Fletcher & Sean Lyden

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

Tags: Cummins, Detroit Diesel, engines, Ford, GM, International, Isuzu, MaxxForce, PACCAR, Peterbilt, Rebuilt engines, Remanufactured engines

December 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

'Eco' Issues Top of Mind at Ford Advisory Board Meeting

The Fleet Advisory Board meeting included comparison drives on Ford’s test track.

By Cindy Brauer

Fleet professionals who form Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board participated in Eco-Driving training and tested the new EcoBoost engine, which, the automaker says, delivers V-8 performance to V-6 engines with better mpg.

Tags: eco-driving, FAB, Ford, Ford Fleet Advisory Board

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Ford & Smith Collaborate on All-Electric Vehicles

(L-R) The Smith Ampere and the Faraday Mark II are ready to make their North American debut.

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Ford and UK-based Smith Electric Vehicles have launched two vehicles based on a Ford chassis. A zero-emissions light-duty van and medium-duty truck are expected to begin U.S. manufacturing by the end of 2008.

Tags: Ampere Van, electric car, Faraday mark II , Ford, Smith Electric Vehicles

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

New F-150: Lighter, Leaner, and Even Meaner

By Grace Lauron

The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains a strong performer in the full-size pickup market. It now has a lighter frame to boost fuel economy.

Tags: 2009 F-150, Ford

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

New OEM Technologies Advance Driver Safety

By Chad Simon

The latest active and passive safety features from manufacturers go beyond seatbelts, airbags, and electronic stability control to such technologies as pre-collision warning systems and dynamic radar cruise control sensors.

Tags: Chrysler LLC , driver safety, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota

September 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ford 2009-MY Fleet Preview

By Staff

Ford held its 2009 Model-Year Fleet Preview at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, June 16-18. The preview was attended by more than 800 fleet customers and suppliers, including participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Ford’s export and growth markets.

Tags: 2009-MY, Fleet Preview, Ford

July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OEMs Offer 2009-MY Commercial Fleet Incentives

By Staff

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Mazda announce their commercial fleet 2009-MY incentive programs.

Tags: 2009-MY Incentives, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo

July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Quality, Design & Green for New Models

Ford Flex

By Cheryl Knight

For its 2009 models, Ford will unveil more industry-first technologies and advancements than ever before. From an all-new design for the 2009 Ford F-150 to the new Flex and MKS, Ford continues to revolutionize its offerings.

Tags: Drive Smart, Ford, Green, MY-2009, SYNC 2.0

January 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ford's Fleet Advisory Board Meeting Showcases Technologies & Product

In the Ford test lab, a variety of vehicle component tests are conducted.

By Lisajoyce Vergara

At the group’s fall meeting, Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board members toured the automaker’s test lab and Dearborn Truck Plant to receive updates on Ford’s product plans and new-vehicle technologies.

Tags: Advisory Board, FAB, Ford

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