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Operations•by Chad Simon•December 1, 2006

The New 2007 Jeep Compass: A Step in the Right Direction

Jeep introduces the new 2007 Compass, a compact and versatile front-wheel-drive SUV that performs like its larger Jeep siblings, but with the fuel efficiency of a sedan.

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Operations•by Staff•December 1, 2006

Saturn VUE Green Line Offers Hybrid Fuel Economy

The VUE Green Line SUV incorporates a series-hybrid system to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions at a price well below the competition.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•December 1, 2006

Ford Offers Vehicle Special Order Service for Fleets

Ford’s Vehicle Special Order (VSO) program provides fleets with customized equipment, service, and paint options not offered via regular production.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•December 1, 2006

The 2007 Ford F-150 Repeats as AF Fleet Truck of the Year

For the second straight year, commercial fleet managers select the Ford F-150 AF’s Fleet Truck of the Year. Always a popular choice for getting the job done, the truck is noted for performance, functionality, durability, and safety.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•December 1, 2006

Chevrolet Impala Earns Back-to-Back Fleet Car of the Year Awards

From a record field of 61 domestic and import-badged models, fleet professionals chose the 2007 mid-size sedan as the industry’s most popular car for the second year in a row in AF’s annual match-up.

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Telematics•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2006

Telematics Captures the Missing Variables Needed for “Total Fuel Management”

Controlling fuel costs is the number one challenge facing fleet managers, and it has been for the past five years. Nowadays, fuel consumes 28-30 percent of the total fleet budget.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

Vehicle Complexity is Introducing New Fleet Costs

Fleet vehicles last longer. They are safer. They are more technologically advanced. Quality has never been higher. But, as a result, they are much more complex. Automotive technology helps reduce fleet costs, but, in other instances, it introduces entirely new fleet costs, which were hitherto unknown.

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Vehicle Research•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2006

8 Insider Lease Tips

Do you know how to get relief from that mileage penalty, or how to get a bin package for next to nothing? We asked leasing companies and leasing-related service companies to give us some tips and strategies on how small fleets can save money and time when leasing their fleets.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

The Use of Telematics to Increase Fleet Safety

The use of telematics – the combination of global positioning systems (GPS) and remote diagnostics – in fleet continues to grow, providing fleet managers the ability to monitor vehicles and enhance driver productivity, thus saving money by controlling unnecessary idling and miles driven, fuel purchases, accidents, and other fleet functions.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2006

Fuel Prices Drive Up Fleet Operating Costs in 2006

Fleets were hit hard by the steady rise in fuel prices in 2006. In the past several years, some fleets have seen fuel expenses double or even go higher. Especially impacted were truck fleets as the cost of diesel rose at a faster rate than unleaded gas.

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