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•September 1, 2006

IARA Stages '06 Summer Roundtable

Vehicle reconditioning, transportation, and arbitration issues were key topics at the remarketing organization’s mid-year conference in San Diego.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 1, 2006

Fleet Managers Share Best Practices in Key Areas

Best practices use all the knowledge and technology available to ensure success. AF research produced best practice suggestions from fleets across the U.S.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 1, 2005

NAFRD Survey Assesses Fleet Resale Market

The National Association of Fleet Resale Dealers (NAFRD) asked its members to report on key benchmarks in its annual appraisal of the state of fleet vehicle remarketing. Here are the results.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•May 1, 2005

Liberating Fleet Management: Moving from Details to Strategy

As Technology and industry trends alter the fleet managers's role, the president of Wheels Inc., co-sponsor of AF's Fleet Manager of the Year Award, believes that evolution enhances the job's opportunities and professionalism.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•January 1, 2005

How to Attract and Build Employee Sales

Although selling end-of-service vehicles to drivers and employees is not new to corporate fleets, new electronic tools, particularly Internet-enabled technologies, have renewed emphasis on this profitable remarketing channel.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 1, 2004

2005 Chevrolet Silverado Takes Top Fleet Truck Honors

In the category that represents the fleet industry’s workhorse vehicles, the full-size pickup, GM’s best-selling vehicle, offers one of the broadest model ranges available, with numerous configuration possibilities.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•December 1, 2004

2005 Chrysler300 Captures Fleet Car of the Year

DaimlerChrysler’s all-new full-size sedan has been a clear winner since debuting early this year. Its American-influenced styling and rear-wheel technology have earned an enthusiastic reception.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•November 1, 2004

Jeep Introduces Liberty Diesel to North American Markets

With a newly revised 2.8L common rail diesel engine and enhanced exterior and interior design, the Jeep Liberty Sport and Limited diesel models are available for the first time in the U.S.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•August 1, 2004

Driver Distraction Linked to 20-30% of Accidents

Researchers are focusing efforts on the behavioral and physical elements of driver distraction, particularly in relation to cell phone use.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•July 1, 2004

Driver Distraction

Researchers are focusing efforts on the behavioral and physical elements of driver distraction, particularly in relation to cell phone use.

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