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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

News•by Staff•June 5, 2006

New York City to Add More Clean-Air Taxis to Fleet

NEW YORK – The number of environmentally friendly New York City taxicabs could grow substantially after this summer, when the city designates a significant portion of new taxi medallion licenses for alternative-fuel cabs.

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News•by Staff•May 30, 2006

GM's 3.9L V-6 Family Grows With E-85-Capable and Fuel-Saving Active Fuel Management Versions

PONTIAC, MI – General Motors announced its first V-6 application of fuel-saving Active Fuel Management (AFM) on the 3.9L V-6 offered in the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, and E-85 ethanol fuel capability on the 3.9L V-6 offered in '07 Chevrolet Uplander fleet models.

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News•by Staff•May 30, 2006

Caterpillar Demonstrates 2007 On-Highway Engine for EPA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caterpillar Inc. committed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will be ready to provide customers with on-highway truck engines that will meet the EPA's stringent 2007 emissions standards.

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News•by Staff•May 30, 2006

Fleet Management Information Guide Available From NAFA

ISELIN, NJ – The National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) will soon release the Fleet Management Information Guide. The Guide, available in CD format, is designed to help fleet management professionals understand the basics of data networking systems.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2006

Caterpillar Demonstrates 2007 On-Highway Engine for EPA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caterpillar Inc. committed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will be ready to provide customers with on-highway truck engines that will meet the EPA's stringent 2007 emissions standards.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2006

Carbook Showroom Helps Dealers Drive Online Leads

PORTLAND, OR – Chrome Systems Inc. has released its Carbook Showroom Edition, the company's new Web-based offering that instantly adds interactive vehicle configuration, research, and pricing to any dealer's Web site. Carbook Showroom is the next-generation successor to Chrome Carbook, one of the products that pioneered vehicle configuration and research on the Web.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2006

GE Commercial Finance Acquires Custom Fleet in Australia

CARLISLE, AUSTRALIA – National Australia Bank has sold its global fleet management and leasing operation, Custom Fleet, for $550 million to General Electric's financial services unit, GE Commercial Finance.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2006

N.J. Turnpike Allows Hybrid Vehicles to Use HOV Lanes

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has voted to allow hybrid vehicles to use the turnpikes high-occupancy lane.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2006

Mayo Wins Automotive Fleet's 2006 Fleet Manager of the Year Award

TORRANCE, CA – Scott Mayo, director of fleet, Wendy's International, Inc., was presented with Automotive Fleet's 2006 Fleet Manager of the Year award, co-sponsored by Wheels Inc., and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA), in Orlando, Fla., May 7.

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News•by Staff•May 9, 2006

NAFA Michigan Chapter Sets Annual Golf Outing

YPSILANTI, MI - The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Michigan Chapter has set its annual golf outing for Jun. 8 at the Eagle Crest Conference Center and Resort in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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