Knowing about a vehicle is one thing; driving it is quite another. Getting behind the wheel gives you greater insight into a vehicle's performance, fuel economy, safety and comfort. With the Driving Notes blog, Bobit Business Media FleetGroup editors will get behind the wheel of today's fleet vehicles and give their unbiased views.
The Durango SRT may suit a powerhouse executive, because it isn’t an ordinary midsize SUV. New for this model year, this muscular ute arrives from FCA's performance division to provide enough room for family weekend luggage and an engine note to make your heart flutter.
The AT3 Discoverer 4S tires offered very capable traction without a significant on-road fuel-economy penalty. They would make a good choice for fleets that need a tire for vehicles that do most of their mileage on pavement but need occasional off-road capability.
Key takeaways about the suitability of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in urban fleet applications were its sure-footed S-AWC all-wheel-drive system and its responsive 1.5L turbo engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.
The Nissan is currently available in front-wheel drive with three variants. It’s powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with continuous variable valve timing, and boasts 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque.
The brand new 2019 Ascent puts Subaru into an important but crowded American segment — the midsize, three-row crossover.
The plug-in electric hybrid version of the 2018 Outlander has the potential to provide big gas savings. Its 20-mile electric range makes it an ideal vehicle for fleets operating short city routes.
The 2018 Kona marks Hyundai’s first foray into the subcompact SUV segment. An affordable entry price, good gas mileage, and agile performance make it a strong competitor in the increasingly competitive market for these crossovers.
The BMW’s X model family just grew by a member following the release of the the all-new X2 subcompact luxury SUV, which builds upon the preexisting X1 platform, but features a sportier design.
The 2019 Cherokee has been redesigned with less polarizing styling and other midcycle updates. It adds plenty of cosmetic improvements and a few more significant changes.
The Frontier is a capable work truck that can be used in diverse vocational segments, ranging from pool cleaners to gardeners to diverse tradesmen applications. It is powered by a robust V-6 and has a configurable cargo bed.
Fleets searching for a compact SUV for upper-echelon sales reps may want to consider the 2018 GMC Terrain — a capable utility that arrives in a more upscale package that its companion Chevrolet Equinox.
The Lincoln Navigator's 2018 redesign features a 200-pound weight reduction, more powerful V-6 engine, and eye-catching exterior styling.
On sale in May, the 2018 Ford F-150 diesel is an extremely capable truck. Work Truck had a chance to put the truck to the test in Colorado.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a significantly upgraded van that offers a dizzying array of configurations and meaningful improvements designed to improve productivity for delivering packages or hauling passengers.
The EcoSport is Ford’s first-ever subcompact SUV sold in North America, one of the region’s fastest growing vehicle segments. The EcoSport is sold globally by Ford and the updated U.S. model is imported from Ford India.
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