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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•August 13, 2002

Ford Pilots Automatic Crash Notification Technology

Ford Motor Company announced that it is assisting emergency medical personnel in exploring ways to make a more informed response with Ford's Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) technology. This technology was installed into 500 Crown Victoria police sedans in the Houston area in June for a two-year pilot in partnership with the Greater Harris County's 9-1-1 Emergency Network.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Automakers Set to Use Wireless Chips, Study Says

Automakers, exploring the potential of wireless technology, will incorporate short-range wireless communications chips in new vehicles by 2007, according to a study released on Aug. 8, 2002.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Valuation Software for P.D.A.s Using Palm System

Black Book/National Auto Research released vehicle valuation software for Personal Digital Assistants (P.D.A.s) utilizing the Palm Operating System.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

GM Considers Grand Am Coupe, Convertible

General Motors announced August 12 that it is considering a coupe and a convertible for the redesigned Pontiac Grand Am, said Robert Lutz, vice chairman for product development.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

2003 Dodge Ram and 3500 Pickups to Install New Edition of 5.7 Liter Hemi Engine

The Hemi Magnum V-8 engine, made famous for its use in Chrysler's 1960's "muscle cars," is returning. The new edition of the 5.7-liter engine will be installed in the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, according to Chrysler. The company also claims the engine is the most powerful in its class, with 345 hp, but also has the highest torque at 395 pound-feet.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Kelley Blue Book Editor to be Emcee at CAR 2003

Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor of Kelley Blue Book, will be an emcee at the Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) 2003, produced by Bobit Publishing, which will take place on Feb. 23-25, 2003 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Volvo Announces Pricing for the All-New XC90

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced pricing of its first-ever sport/utility vehicle, the all-new 2003 Volvo XC90. Two all-wheel-drive versions of the XC90 will be offered initially when the vehicle goes on sale in November: the XC90 AWD and the XC90 AWD T6.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Fall Used-Vehicle Market to Improve But It is Still at a 3-Year Low

The upcoming fall market for used-vehicle sales promises to easily outperform the same period last year, which witnessed the unprecedented downfleeting of vehicles following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2002

Ford Focus Crowned Most Reliable Car in Europe

Ford announced August 12 that its Focus has just been crowned the most reliable car in Europe, in the 2002 German Safety Standards Authority TUV test.

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News•by Staff•August 8, 2002

Enhancements Announced for WEXOnline

Wright Express announced the latest upgrade of WEXOnline, an account management tool for fleet managers.

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