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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 25, 2002

Chrysler Group Sets Up New Marketing Teams

Chrysler Group announced June 20 a new Vehicle Brand Team organization as the latest evolution in a series of moves that over the last year has sought to strengthen and grow the Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge brands.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Three ServNet Auctions Receive Enterprise Award

Three ServNet auctions 'Greater Quad City Auto Auction, Idaho Auto Auction, and Tri-State Auction Co.' were recognized by Enterprise Rent-A-Car with its 2001 Auction Achievement Award.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Ford Demonstrates Fuel-Efficient Hydraulic Power Assist Technology

Ford Motor Co. announced June 20 it is developing an innovative Hydraulic Power Assist (HPA) technology that may help large trucks be up to one-third more fuel efficient in stop-and-go driving than they currently are.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Volvo Offers Early Order Incentive

Volvo Cars of North America is offering an early order incentive of $200 per car ordered by Sept. 30, 2002, and delivered by Dec. 31, 2002 (XC90 is not eligible).

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

OnStar Expands Across GM's 2003-Model Lineup

OnStar announced on June 20 that its communications services will be available on more 2003 GM models and more versions within the GM lineup. New models for 2003 to be equipped for OnStar services include the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire compacts, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, and the new Hummer H2 SUV.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Electronics to Improve Performance in 2004 Explorer

Ford Motor Co. announced June 20 that electronic throttle control (ETC) is one of several new technologies it will introduce next year as standard equipment on the 2004 Explorer to help increase its fuel economy by about 5 percent while reducing emissions.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

International Automotive Remarketers Alliance Announces Search for Executive Director

The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) has announced an industry-wide search for a new executive director to replace Chuck Parker. Parker had accepted the position in August 2001 with the understanding that he would devote his time and industry knowledge to assist IARA in organizing and re-positioning IARA for a limited term.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Nine Midsize Cars Earn 'Good' Overall Crash Test Rating

A recent frontal offset crash tests of nine new or redesigned 2002-model midsize cars showed that every car earned the top crashworthiness rating of good.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Fleet Expo 2002 Set for Oct. 7-9

Fleet Expo 2002, a show and conference for fleet managers from all segments of the industry, will take place Oct. 7-9, 2002 at the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, NJ.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2002

Chrysler Predicts Popular Paint Palette Colors For 2003

Chrysler Group announced June 19 that color experts predict that silver, and new hues influenced by silver, will be popular in the new 2003-model year, which begins this fall.

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