GM's 2016-MY Fleet Preview
The theme of the presentation by Ed Peper, VP for GM Fleet & Commercial Operations, focused on how “great products, innovative business solutions, and an exceptional customer experience create value.”
GM assembled 180 models for fleet managers to test drive. There was no shortage of vehicles to drive, featuring GM’s full lineup of sedans, crossovers, trucks, and vans from Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC. In the foreground is a Chevrolet Cruze.
A Chevrolet Colorado gets a look under the hood by one fleet manager. It is available with 2.5L I-4 and 3.6L V-6 engines. In 2016, the Colorado engine lineup expands to include the 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, a first for a mid-size pickup.
(L-R) GM President Dan Ammann and GM EVP Alan Batey took advantage of the evening networking event to talk with GM’s biggest fleet customers and fleet suppliers.
Rich Patterson (right), fleet account executive, government sales for GM’s Western Region, gives a presentation on GM’s newest law enforcement vehicle, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle (SSV) with 5.3L Ecotec V-8.
Dan Ammann, president of General Motors, addressed 850 fleet managers and suppliers, stressing the importance of fleet sales to GM.
Dave Rush (left) of R.J. Reynolds takes an opportunity to catch up with GM’s Ed Peper at one of the evening networking events.
GM’s three-truck strategy was in full display during the test drives. Shown above are Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickups. Also available were all models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
The Chevrolet City Express attracted much fleet manager interest. In the left photo, Joe Langhauser, product manager for vans, and, in the background John Schwegman, director of commercial products, discuss the City Express with a fleet manager attendee.
Crossover models were an area of interest among fleet managers conducting test drives. Shown in this photo is the Chevrolet Equinox, which appealed to fleet managers for its high fuel efficiency; It has an estimated EPA rating of 32 mpg on the highway.
(L-R) Alan Batey, executive VP and president, North America for GM, Dan
Ammann, GM president, and Ray Anrecio, fleet account executive, Eastern Region, toured the learning lab displays on GM
vehicles and services.
(Right) Mike Batchik, product manager and sales support, passenger cars for GM Fleet & Commercial Operations, at the telematics solutions learning lab. Batchik coordinates future and current vehicle product features and option packages for GM.