Cindy Brauer

Former Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California since her teens, Brauer studied journalism and earned a communications degree at California State University Fullerton. Over her career, she has written and edited content for a variety of publishing venues in a disparate range of fields, from plumbing appliances and restaurants to the automotive industry and biomedical research.

News•by Cindy Brauer•February 20, 2022

EU-16 Market Reported Positive &Negative Numbers in 2021

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrids all showed record volumes, with BEVs and PHEVs both exceeding 1,000,000 registrations each in 2021 over their 2020 figures. True fleets increased their PHEV volume by 186,000 units over 2020, but an astounding 244,000-plus BEVs from private registrations recorded largest volume increase of any fuel type and channel.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 12, 2022

Oh, The Changes She's Seen

In five decades as a fleet professional, Gail Watson has witnessed and managed wholesale industry changes. Her advice upon retiring: “Don’t be afraid to try new things!”

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 31, 2021

‘Don’t Be Afraid of Change’

Kimberly Fisher, the 2021 Global Fleet Visionary Award winner, advocates embracing the potential of change and how it can help fleet managers succeed.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 31, 2021

A Fleet Outside the Norm

The 2021 Global Fleet Team of the Year is unique in the industry. For the members of this first-rate squad, their occupation is a mission.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•November 11, 2021

The State of the Wholesale Used-Vehicle Market

With the help of industry experts, Automotive Fleet takes a look at the current state of the used-vehicle market and what the near future may hold.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•November 1, 2021

How to Reduce Drivers' Idling Behavior

Vehicle idling wastes billions of gallons of fuel annually and sullies the air with pollutants. An eLearning program aims to change fleet drivers’ vehicle idling habits with an emotionally engaging curriculum.

News•by Cindy Brauer•October 21, 2021

Hon Hai Debuts Three Self-Developed Electric Vehicle Models

Aiming to become a next-generation global automotive manufacturer, Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) recently introduced its three new electric vehicles (EVs)—the Model C recreational vehicle, Model E sedan and Model T electric bus—at its 2021 Hon Hai Tech Day.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 6, 2021

Recall for Safety

A no-cost, simple-to-use search tool, created by Carfax and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, can help reduce the potential danger posed by nearly 60 million U.S. vehicle with open recall issues.

News•by Cindy Brauer•April 29, 2021

Global Fleet Experience Launches Month-Long Virtual Event May 4

The 2021 Global Fleet Experience, a new month-long virtual event, launches Tuesday, May 4, with the first of more than 15 presentations scheduled throughout May. Open free to all fleets, the sessions will cover wide-reaching topics applicable to fleets around the globe. Event registration is open at www.globalfleetexperience.com.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•April 20, 2021

Remarketing During the Pandemic Recovery

While the COVID-19 pandemic slowed remarketing efforts for some fleets and ramped them up for others over the past year, 2021 fleet remarketing is looking better for most everyone.

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