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Driving Notes

Knowing about a vehicle is one thing; driving it is quite another. Getting behind the wheel gives yo...

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FleetTakes

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in autom...

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

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Insight Lane

Insight Lane delivers Colin Sutherland’s perspective from the intersection of leadership and innovat...

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Market Trends

Automotive Fleet's former editor, Mike Antich, shared his opinions and ideas on the overall commerci...

Mike Antich

Former Editor and Associate Publisher

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Remarketing Streams

Remarketing Streams reports on the flow of used vehicles moving through the consignor-auction-dealer...

Martin Romjue

Managing Editor

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Market Trends•by Mike Antich•January 7, 2021

2020 Supply Chain Constraints Carryover into 2021 Model-Year Ordering

Two challenges facing fleets when ordering 2021-model vehicles are longer lead times and tight product availability, particularly with van and truck chassis. What else is a concern?

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•January 5, 2021

2021 GMC Yukon AT4 Excels as an Off-Road Crew Vehicle

Powered by a 5.3L V-8, generating 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine is paired to a10-speed automatic transmission. It is ideal for off-road work applications and can transport an eight-person work crew with tools and equipment.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•January 4, 2021

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Offers a Cure to Range Anxiety

The 2020 model-year Bolt EV increases its driving range on a full charge to an EPA-estimated 259 miles, which is up by 21 miles over the previous model. In addition, there is an impressive array of driver-assistance technologies.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•December 30, 2020

Connectivity Disruptions to Cloud Services Emerge as a Potential Fleet Concern

As OEMs design and manufacture their next-gen connected vehicles, there are concerns about disruptions to connectivity that potentially could prevent access to the cloud with the possibility of impacting some vehicle functions.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•December 28, 2020

New Driver Reward Option: The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo

The 2021 Mazda3 is now available with a turbocharge 2.5L engine for its all-wheel-drive model. This offers fleets a new cost effective and fuel-efficient option when selecting a driver reward vehicle that is loaded with safety tech.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•December 3, 2020

Everything in Fleet Depreciates Except Fleet Manager Expertise

Fleet management is a very complex profession, and true industry education is learned from on-the-job experience.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•November 23, 2020

Asset Simplification vs. Asset Standardization

The key to reducing asset variability is to involve user groups early on and to gain their buy-in by framing the asset simplification discussion as ways to enhance user productivity and safety, and creating cost efficiencies that contribute to P&L objectives.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 27, 2020

Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs

The difference between the most and least efficient drivers is a 30% difference in fuel consumption. Fuel is a fleet’s No. 1 operating expense and the best way to control this expenditure is to modify driving behavior, which is the major variability influencing fuel consumption.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2020

Negative Consequences to Extended Vehicle Cycling

Extended replacement cycles for short-term capital expenditure savings often have the unintended consequence of resulting in greater long-term expenses.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•October 12, 2020

The 2020 Silverado 3500 Ramps Up Towing Prowess

The Silverado 3500 is attuned to key areas that are top of mind for drivers in the field, which includes a focus on ergonomics and other aspects that can improve productivity.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•September 28, 2020

Blog: Fleet Managers Must Partner with Field Operations to Meet P&L Objectives

Managers of individual P&L (profit & losses) centers within an organization continue to have a tremendous influence over the way fleet policy is executed within their area of control. Fleet managers must partner with these stakeholders and give them latitude to influence fleet decisions to maximize the opportunity to achieve P&L objectives.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•September 25, 2020

Improving Truck Ergonomics Enhances Operator Productivity & Safety

The best way to spec more ergonomic vehicles is by proactively identifying existing and potential issues and rectify them before they impact morale, or, in worst-case situations, result in injuries.

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