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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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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.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•August 19, 2019

2019 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

When analyzing the root cause of my favorable driving impressions, they are the result of the sophisticated engineering that pervades the Mazda3 ranging from its Skyactiv-G engine and i-Activ AWD, all the way down to seat design.

Driving Notes•by Andy Lundin•August 16, 2019

2020 Toyota Prius Prime

The Toyota Prius Prime still offers an amazing MPG, but also goes above and beyond for the 2020-MY year by making several upgrades that fleets and consumers alike will admire.

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.

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