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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•May 16, 2002

DaimlerChrysler to Offer Sirius Satellite Radio

New 2003-model Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Mercedes-Benz will offer the dealer-installed option of Sirius satellite radio services this fall in the United States. Jeep, Dodge, and Mercedes-Benz dealerships will also offer Sirius as a factory-installed option on some 2003-model-year models.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2002

Light-Vehicle Sales for May Forecast at 17 Million Annual Rate

U.S. light-vehicle sales for May are predicted to hit 17 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), down from April 17.3 million, but topping 16.4 million from a year ago, says WardsAuto.com.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

Fleet Synergy International New Name for Interleasing

Interleasing, the oldest fleet alliance, celebrates its 30th anniversary with change of name to Fleet Synergy International (FSI). Hans Damen, International sales manager of FSI, said the name change matched the scale and scope of the organization.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

GE Capital Fleet Services Hires VP Sales Operations

Todd Brown has joined GE Capital Fleet Services as vice president sales operations. His responsibilities include marketing, product management, e-Business, Deal Work Flow, and sales development & training for North America.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

CAR 2003 Set for Feb. 23-25 at the Las Vegas Hilton

The Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) 2003, produced by Bobit Publishing, will take place on Feb. 23-25, 2003 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

GM Exhibits Alt-Fuel Vehicles at 2002 National Clean Cities Conference

General Motors exhibited its alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) at the 2002 National Clean Cities Conference and Exposition at the Cox Convention Center on May 12-15, 2002.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

Chrysler Group President Challenges Creative People to 'Step to the Edge'

Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche, in a speech to the Adcraft Club of Detroit on May 10, 2002 told industry executives that companies willing to take risks "are often those whose messages are heard.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

GM to Expand Full-Size Pickup Production at Pontiac Plant

General Motors has announced plans to expand production of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickups at its Pontiac, MI, truck assembly plant.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

First '03 Mercury Marauder Comes Off Assembly Line

Employees of Ford’s St. Thomas Assembly Plant drove the first 2003 Mercury Marauder off the assembly line during a Job One ceremony, marking the return of the vehicle. The original Marauder was a muscle car during the 1960s.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2002

Ford Showcases Its AFVs at SFO CleanAir Vehicle Expo

Ford Motor Co. showcased its Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) division and TH!NK Mobility, LLC, the brand that exclusively markets and sells battery electric vehicles, at the SFO CleanAir Vehicle Expo. The event was held on May 8 on the rooftop of San Francisco’s International Airport’s new International Parking Garage G.

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