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Leasing•by Mike Antich and Grace Suizo•April 2, 2013

Consolidation of the Fleet Leasing Industry: 1986-Present

Automotive Fleet chronicles the acquisitions and mergers of the major fleet leasing and management companies over the years.

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Operations•by Staff•April 2, 2013

How to Build Fleet Relationships Without Sacrificing Objectivity

Fleet managerd deal with suppliers every day; the success of a program is in no small part dependent on a good relationship. Here’s how to develop that relationship without sacrificing objectivity.

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Telematics•by Greg Basich•April 2, 2013

Verizon Rolls Out Telematics Solution On 18,000 Vehicles

After a successful pilot program, the communications fleet is performing a wide-scale adoption of telematics technology.

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Safety•by Shelley Mika•April 2, 2013

IIHS Takes Top Safety Picks to a Higher Level

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has raised the bar on frontal crash protection with a fifth safety test. Vehicles that perform well in all five categories can now earn a higher level of recognition: Top Safety Pick+.

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Operations•by Gary Wien•April 2, 2013

How to Conduct Surveys to Collect Benchmarking Data

Benchmarking data allows you to see how your company’s fleet measures up to the competition. And, the best part is it’s easy to conduct a survey to gain this valuable data.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•March 20, 2013

Showroom - 2013 Ram 1500: Look Within

While the 2013-MY Ram 1500 doesn't look much different on the outside, the base engine is now a 3.6-liter beast of a V-6 that offers a huge boost in power and fuel economy over the outgoing 3.7. And all that power is complemented by a redesigned frame.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•March 20, 2013

Showroom - 2013 Nissan Sentra: Back in the Compact Game

The compact sedan had begun to lag behind rivals such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Mazda3, but an all-new interior and exterior and impressive fuel economy numbers make the 2013 Sentra difficult to overlook.

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Vehicle Research•by Tariq Kamal•March 20, 2013

Showroom - 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: Room for 5, 6 or 7

Hyundai’s popular midsize crossover SUV for the 2013-MY is now available with a longer wheelbase and a third row of seats, while also offering the Santa Fe Sport for those needing a five-passenger vehicle.

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Global Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•March 20, 2013

Finding a Fleet Management Fit

Integrating a telematics system allowed this plumbing services company to take control of fleet management from a leasing company that wasn’t proving effective.

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Global Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•March 20, 2013

Propane Factors for a Small Fleet

This coffee roasting company says that at 50,000 miles annually per vehicle, the bi-fuel propane autogas conversion on two vans will likely pay back in less than one year.

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