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.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

Articles•Cover Story•by Cindy Brauer•March 30, 2010

Building a Fuel Management Toolbox

An effective fuel management program takes a holistic approach, involving the fleet manager, drivers, vehicle manufacturers, and alternative-fuel producers.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•February 9, 2010

Siemens Streamlines Vehicle Relocation

Once a tedious manual process involving faxes, telephone calls, and e-mails, moving Siemens fleet vehicles around the country to new assignments is now almost entirely automated, thanks to a Web-based management system.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 15, 2009

McKesson Green Initiatives Benefit Planet & Bottom Line

The San Francisco-based global healthcare services and technology company is committed to environmental sustainability. Its green fleet programs are also expected to save McKesson $300,000 in FY2010.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 15, 2009

How to Be Green in a Down Economy

Bobit Business Media's recent Green Fleet Conference featured more than 50 speakers and panelists exploring solutions and resources to help more than 350 fleet professionals continue environmental efforts in budget-challenged times.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•November 6, 2009

2009 AFLA Conference Cited as Best-Ever

The annual Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) conference provided not only strategic fleet management presentations, but also ample opportunities for the 350-plus attendees to network and share best practices.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•November 2, 2009

Fleets Deploy Kenworth T370 Hybrid as Green Work Horse

From Massachusetts to Hawaii and in-between, Kenworth's Class 7 hybrid provides fuel savings and subsequent emissions reductions for a variety of medium-duty truck applications.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•October 26, 2009

Industry Legends Join Fleet Hall of Fame

Nine new honorees were inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame at the recent Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association annual conference. Collectively, their fleet experience totals more than 310 years.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•September 1, 2009

Best Practices: Increasing Personal Use Compliance

What’s a fleet manager to do when drivers fail to comply with personal use reporting? Fleet managers share proven practices that emphasize policy, communication, and consequences.

Articles•Cover Story•by Cindy Brauer•August 31, 2009

What’s New in 2010 Model-Year Light- and Medium-Duty

Most light- and medium-duty truck manufacturers have carried over 2009-MY product lines to 2010-MY with only minor changes and enhancements. The following provides an overview of major OEM product lineups in the coming model-year.

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