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Global Fleetby Andy LundinOctober 16, 2018

European Fleets Respond to New Emissions Standards

Fleet registrations in the European Union saw record breaking numbers in August, bolstered by the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) deadline, which is a new required measurement of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as their pollutant emissions, effective Sept. 1.

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Global Fleetby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanOctober 11, 2018

Canadian Grocery Fleet Installs All-Electric Reefer Units in Sustainability Bid

Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2018

Chevrolet Silverado Makes Towing Easier & Safer

While developing the all-new Silverado, GM spoke with the major trailer manufacturers and 7,000 truck trailer owners to get input on how to improve the trailering process using driver assistance technology & towing safeguards.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherOctober 9, 2018

Ford Discusses Vehicle Lineup Shift

Earlier this year, the automaker announced a major change to its vehicle portfolio, shifting to around 90% trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles by 2020.

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Global FleetCover Storyby StaffOctober 8, 2018

2019 Vocational Work Truck Round-Up

The newest batch of work trucks sheds weight, adds performance capabilities, and is available with versatile options. In this annual guide, we highlight the newest models and features that fleets should look out for.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonOctober 8, 2018

How to Reduce Costs and Maintain an Efficient Fleet

The procurement function of researching, negotiating contracts, and purchasing fleet vehicles must harmonize with the management of those assets, so the corporation can achieve the most efficient and best utilization of a fleet’s vehicle lifecycle.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 2, 2018

Demand for Trucks and Vans Slow Fleet Deliveries

Increased fleet orders for trucks and vans created backlogs at upfitter facilities, increasing lead times and missed ship-thrus. A shortage of rail autorack carriers further delayed deliveries. Despite this, order-to-delivery for most units was similar to 2017.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2018

Tunisia Fleet Market Recovering from Socio-Economic Upheavals

The top-selling OEM in Tunisia is Isuzu Motors with its D-Max truck, which is also the No. 1 selling vehicle. Isuzu has been assembling the D-Max in Tunisia since 2002. Citroen is the next best-selling commercial vehicle, followed by Peugeot.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2018

Egypt Fleet Market Struggles with High Inflation & Interest Rates

Many multinational companies operating in Egypt pay a cash allowance to employees to use a personal vehicle instead of providing a company car. By doing so, companies transfer vehicle maintenance management responsibility and residual risk to employee drivers.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2018

Morocco Fleet Market: Robust and Growing

There are an estimated 140,000 vehicles in operation in the commercial fleet market, which is comprised of 57% trucks and 43% cars. Tourism is a large segment of the economy, making daily rental the second largest fleet segment.

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