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Global FleetCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 5, 2016

The U.S. Commercial Fleet Market Continues to be Strong

The forecast is that the commercial fleet market in the U.S. will remain strong well into the 2017 calendar-year. Stimulating this ongoing business activity is steady growth in the national economy, low fuel prices, and low interest rates.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichOctober 5, 2016

Analysis of Q1, Q2 Fleet Market Conditions in Brazil

Brazil is in a political and economic crisis that has caused the country’s auto market to shrink 27% in 2015-CY, and is forecast to shrink another 13% in 2016. Fleet sales have also decreased, but at a slower pace than retail sales.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiOctober 2, 2016

FCA Showcases 2017 Lineup

FCA showed off its entire lineup for automotive journalists, including the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and its full range of commercial products.

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OperationsCover Storyby Mike Antich & Andy LundinOctober 1, 2016

2016 Order-To-Delivery Times Comparable to MY-2015

Fewer quality holds and a mild winter contributed to stable OTD times. However, strong retail demand and low fuel prices have led to extended lead times on popular pickups and SUVs, along with ongoing railcar shortages.

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Operationsby Mike AntichSeptember 26, 2016

Toyota's 2016 Fleet Executive Meeting

More than 150 fleet professionals attended the meeting, which included representatives from corporate fleets, fleet management companies, and daily rental companies.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 23, 2016

Ford's 2017 Fleet Preview

Several MY-17 Ford vehicles were available to drive on eight different test tracks at the preview’s drive experience. Preview attendees included 900 of Ford’s top commercial, government, and rental customers.

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Global Fleetby Lauren FletcherSeptember 22, 2016

Telematics in Mixed Truck Fleets: Equipment and Reporting

In part one of this two-part series, best practices in equipping a mixed truck fleet are shared, as well as details on varied reporting capabilities.

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Operationsby Craig PowellSeptember 22, 2016

Putting the Brakes on Poor Mileage Reporting

While expense fraud related to mileage is often unintentional, whether it’s deliberate or not it can cost companies with fleets millions of dollars in overpayments. The good news is there are simple ways to combat it.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiSeptember 21, 2016

Meeting the Challenge of Depreciation

While depreciation is the biggest fleet expense, there are steps fleet managers can take before purchasing a vehicle, while it’s in the fleet, and when it’s being remarketed that can make this expense manageable.

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Vehicle Researchby Amy HercherSeptember 21, 2016

Mobile Offices: New Tools, Tech for Road Warriors

As more fleets are able to take their work on the road, custom upfits are providing a more comfortable and efficient workspace for employees — from portable desks to executive lounges with TVs, storage areas, and conference space.

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