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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.  

Newsby StaffJune 4, 2002

Toyota Leads in 6 Vehicle Segments in J.D. Power and Associates Study

Toyota topped the list of six vehicle segments in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2002

Ford Motor Co. Reports May 2002 U.S. Retail Sales of 329,903

U.S. customers purchased or leased 329,903 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in May, down 11.5 percent compared to a year ago.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2002

Ford, Navistar Introduce New Diesel Truck Engine

Ford Motor Co. said it would use a new diesel engine from Navistar International Corp. in its large trucks, as competition for buyers of heavy-duty vehicles stiffens.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2002

CBA Auto Finance Study Shows Shift From Leases to Loans

The Consumer Bankers Association's 2002 Automobile Finance Study shows a shift from leasing to loans. While some measures show a decline in average vehicle prices, the average new loan size increased from $19,705 to $20,656, about a 5-percent jump. Loan maturities increased, and 82 percent of new vehicle loans were over four years.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2002

CBA Auto Finance Study Shows Shift From Leases to Loans

The Consumer Bankers Association's 2002 Automobile Finance Study shows a shift from leasing to loans. While some measures show a decline in average vehicle prices, the average new loan size increased from $19,705 to $20,656, about a 5-percent jump. Loan maturities increased, and 82 percent of new vehicle loans were over four years.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2002

NHTSA Receives Mostly Complaints About High-Intensity Headlights

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received nearly 1,800 comments, mostly complaints, since it requested public comments about high-intensity discharge headlights, USA Today reported.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2002

GPS Bill Struck Down in Connecticut

Connecticut legislators failed to adopt a bill that would restrict the use of GPS tracking systems in rental car fleets.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2002

GM Fleet & Commercial Operations Appoints New AFV Marketing Manager

Mike Jones has been named marketing manager, alternative fuels for General Motors Fleet & Commercial Operations,

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2002

Mitsubishi Fuso's 4M50 Diesel Engine Now Available in Class 5 Truck

Mitsubishi Fuso said its newly designed 4M50 dual overhead cam diesel engine is now available in a Class 5 vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2002

13 Auctions Using Ford QUIC Program

ATLANTA – There are currently 13 auctions participating in the Ford QUIC program. Ford plans to have about 40 auctions in the program by the end of this year.

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