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Vehicle Research•by Amy Hercher•July 22, 2016

Creating an Eye-Catching Vehicle Wrap (Without Going Overboard)

Featuring a photo so detailed it reveals a mosquito's hairs, this startup mosquito pest control company's vehicle wrap stands out on the road, helping to market its brand and business.

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Vehicle Research•by Amy Hercher•July 22, 2016

Ramifications of a 67 MPH Top Speed

This cross-country service fleet uses engine calibration technology to control each van’s top speed — improving driver safety and fuel usage.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•July 22, 2016

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: Luxury Love Child

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC improves on the outgoing GLC by adding width, height, and length, and limiting the initial engine options to a 2.0-liter turbo four-banger, which delivers 241 horsepower (hp) and 273 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) of torque.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•July 22, 2016

Ford Fusion: Highly Customizable

The second-generation Ford Fusion gets a major refresh for the 2017-MY. It is highly customizable with five trim levels, four option packages, and several stand-alone add-ons.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•July 22, 2016

Buick Envision: A Lot to Offer

General Motors decided to bring the Buick Envision, which has been built and sold in China since 2014, to the North American market this summer. The mid-size crossover SUV slots in perfectly between the compact Encore and full-size Enclave.

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Global Fleet•by Amy Hercher•July 20, 2016

Service Fleet Improves MPG by 18%

Using a regenerative braking and assist system, this service fleet has seen an approximate 18% mpg improvement on its vans — as well as an increase in productivity with its drivers spending less time at the pump.

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Operations•by Staff•July 19, 2016

Meet the 2016 Fleet Hall of Fame Nominees

These 19 nominees have fleet careers that span more than 10 years. The winning nominees will be chronicled with the Hall of Fame’s 72 previous honorees.

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Vehicle Research•by Mike Antich•July 15, 2016

20 Spec'ing Mistakes that Negatively Impact Truck Resale

When spec'ing a truck, it is critical to find the balance between building a truck to perform the intended job function and ensuring there will be a strong secondary buyer demand in the resale market at the end of its lifecycle.

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Operations•by Staff•July 11, 2016

Ford Offers Glimpse of Future of Mobility

During Ford’s Spring 2016 Fleet Advisory Board meeting, fleet managers received an overview of the automaker’s near-term and long-term direction.

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Operations•by Bob Stanton•July 11, 2016

Four Elements of an Effective Safety Program

Checking MVRs, proper driver training, and staff accountability are some key aspects for a proper fleet safety program.

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