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Operationsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

2016 L.A. Auto Show: SUVs, Electrification, Mobility

The mobility revolution is happening through greater connectivity, manufacturers' suites of transportation services, electrification, and the introduction of autonomous vehicles themselves. At the same time, manufacturers are placing the car at the center in this new world.

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Global Fleetby Amy HercherNovember 21, 2016

Training Fleet Drivers to Safely Navigate Bike-Friendly Cities

Does your fleet’s driver safety program include information on how to safely share the road with bicyclists? Many fleet safety programs don’t, according to Arbella Insurance.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 18, 2016

PM Transaction Costs Up But Longer Intervals Keep Costs Flat

The auto OEMs continue to adopt more stringent motor oil requirements, which increases the cost of each PM service. But, the intervals between services have continued to widen, mitigating some of the additional costs.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 18, 2016

Fleet Maintenance, Repair Costs Remain Flat

Fleet maintenance costs have remained flat over the past 12 months, compared to CY-2015, despite price increases in replacement parts and labor rates. The primary factor keeping prices flat is overall vehicle quality.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 18, 2016

Stable Commodity Prices Keep Replacement Tire Costs Flat

Replacement tire prices for CY-2016 are flat because of less volatility in the global prices of commodities used to manufacture tires, namely oil, rubber, and steel. The forecast is for a continuation of price stability into CY-2017.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 18, 2016

Analysis of 2016 Fleet Fuel Spend and 2017 Forecast

The stability of gasoline and diesel prices over the past 36 months has been the No. 1 factor contributing to keeping fleet operating costs flat. Vehicle acquisition and used-vehicle prices are strongly influenced by low fuel prices.

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Operationsby Mike Antich and Andy LundinNovember 18, 2016

Operating Costs Flat for Fourth Consecutive Year

With fuel representing 60% of a fleet’s total operating costs, lower fuel prices are keeping overall fleet costs flat. Also, vehicle build quality is high, curbing maintenance costs, and lower commodity prices have stabilized tire prices.

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Vehicle Researchby Amy HercherNovember 16, 2016

Nonprofit’s ‘Woodie’ Van Transports Volunteers, Equipment to Surf Camps

Ford donated a “woodie-inspired” Transit van to provide Surfers Healing with a more reliable vehicle when transporting staff, attendees, and equipment to its surf camps for autistic children.

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Operationsby Bob CavalliNovember 12, 2016

How to Reduce Vendor Fees and TCO

Although total cost of ownership is usually thought of in terms of fixed and variable vehicle expenses, vendor fees play a role as well. Here are some strategies fleet managers can use to reduce both.

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Operationsby Wayne SmoldaNovember 11, 2016

Exciting Advances in Driver Risk Assessment Are Now Available

New tools are available that can help fleets more closely monitor fleet driver behavior, better identify high-risk drivers, and improve the bottom line.

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