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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

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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...

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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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Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•August 12, 2019

2020 Subaru Legacy

During our time behind the wheel, the 2020 Subaru Legacy continually ticked various check boxes that you would find on a "fleet wants" checklist.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 12, 2019

Punitive Damages May Not be Covered by Commercial General Liability Insurance

Although most commercial fleets self-insure or have large deductible programs for their fleet to cover vehicle damage, most carry commercial general liability insurance for bodily injury or property damage caused by their company vehicle or employee.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•July 16, 2019

2019 Cadillac XT4

The 2019 XT4 delivers a smooth driving experience and pleasing interior features.

Driving Notes•by Paul Lim•July 12, 2019

2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Premium sedan with all-wheel drive is a good example of an automaker toeing the line between an entry level and premium compact sedan.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•June 28, 2019

2019 Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid

The 2019 Range Rover Sport PHEV probably won't find its way into many commercial fleets. With a starting MSRP of $79,895, it's much more likely to find its way into a fleet executive's driveway.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 27, 2019

Fleet Managers Need to Hone the Art of Self-Promotion

Successful fleet managers know how to promote themselves without being perceived as self-promoters. They use their self-promotion skills so others in the company know what they do and how well it is done.

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

The $500 Car

If you are like most fleet managers, you establish a depreciation schedule when you put your vehicles in service and probably never think about it again until it’s time to pull it out of service and send it to auction. Maybe it’s time you took a more active view toward managing depreciation.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•June 25, 2019

2019 Range Rover P400e Plug-in Hybrid

Ranger Rover's flagship SUV is the brand's first plug-in hybrid, promising 31 miles of electric range to help ease gasoline consumption for most commutes.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•June 20, 2019

2020 Ford Explorer

Ford made plenty of changes to its sixth-generation 2020 Explorer, including adding a hybrid variant, a suite of driver-assisting safety technology, and a host of engineering updates that significantly improve the driving dynamics on roads and trails.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 20, 2019

Three Black Swan Events Threaten to Change the Fleet Management Paradigm

The three future Black Swan events that have the potential to turn today’s fleet management paradigm upside down are the advancement of 3D printing, widespread use of remote diagnostics, and the growing preference of next-gen employees for virtual meetings.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•June 16, 2019

2020 Jeep Gladiator

The 4x4 Jeep Gladiator is powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine. A 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 will be available in 2020. The body-on-frame pickup can tow up to 7,650 pounds and has a steel bed with a 1,600-pound payload capacity.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 4, 2019

Cost Variables Influencing the Commercial Fleet Market

Overall improved business conditions opened pent up demand for replacement units, especially in the oil sector and construction, which in the prior several years had scaled back new-vehicle acquisitions due to stagnant growth.

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