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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•October 23, 2019

AFLA to Launch Canada Conference in February

The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) is launching its first-ever fleet conference in Canada. Known as the AFLA Canada Fleet Summit, it will be held on Feb. 12-13, 2020, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•October 11, 2019

2019 Audi Q3

Award vehicles play an important role at many corporate fleets by providing tangible recognition of superior performance demonstrated by your top salespeople and key managers. One interesting option is the 2019 Audi Q3.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 3, 2019

Managing the Cost of Unscheduled Vehicle Downtime

Unscheduled vehicle downtime is not only a maintenance issue, it is also an accident-avoidance issue since, on average, 20% of a fleet’s vehicles annually incur downtime due to accidents.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•September 27, 2019

Work Trucks Vulnerable to Delivery Delays: How to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

For the past several model years, order-to-delivery times for high-volume work trucks and vans have increased due to strong demand. Vocational trucks are vulnerable to OTD delays because fleet orders are usually concentrated among a handful of models.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•September 26, 2019

The Next Chapter

It’s impossible to attend great fleet events like AFLA and not get caught up in why is has helped make the industry so great, but equally exciting is seeing how much the association is ready to take on the evolving industry that is fleet.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•September 11, 2019

2020 Subaru Outback

The 2020 Outback improves on the outgoing model with additional safety tech, a smoother driving experience, and thoughtful option packages.

Driving Notes•by Martin Romjue•September 6, 2019

2020 Cadillac XT6

No matter how you answer, this XT6 sleek road glider provides clear answers to luxury demands.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•September 4, 2019

2020 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Diesel

With a max tow rating of 35,500 lbs., the 2020 Sierra 2500/3500 diesel provides 52% more towing capability than its previous model year.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•September 3, 2019

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel

A couple days behind the wheel of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel painted a picture of a fuel-efficient, comfortable, and capable towing machine that has been packed with an assortment of technologies aimed at removing the stress typically associated with towing.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•August 27, 2019

Fleet Ground Zero

You are missing out on some potentially game changing information when you don’t get out to meet regularly with your peers.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 26, 2019

Personal Use Decreases Vehicle Resale Values

While personal use averages 16%, outside market dynamics can cause personal use mileage to increase. For instance, when fuel prices increase, there is typically a spike in employees using fleet vehicles for personal use since the company pays for gasoline.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 23, 2019

Fleet Complacency Is the Prelude to Fleet Stagnation

A great fleet manager constantly conceptualizes new initiatives, is creative in problem-solving, motivates staff and suppliers to excel, and is willing to experiment by implementing new technology-based fleet solutions.

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