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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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Driving Notes•by Stephane Babcock•April 24, 2019

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek

Nissan's Pathfinder Rock Creek, which is available on SV and SL, provides additional customization and a potential perk for a sales-based business driver.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 23, 2019

How to Avoid Stagnating as a Fleet Manager

Running a well-managed fleet is a complex task that requires supervision by someone with deep subject-matter expertise. As a result, a fleet manager’s capabilities and expertise can be easily overlooked by executive management not versed in the intricacies of fleet management.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 22, 2019

Vehicle Connectivity to Trigger a Productivity Revolution in Multinational Fleet Management

Corporate fleets are on the verge of a productivity revolution triggered by increasingly pervasive and sophisticated vehicle connectivity tools being built into vehicles that will transition fleet management from a reactive to proactive profession.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•April 19, 2019

2020 Volvo S60

Volvo has moved its S60 sedan to a new platform for its third generation, which will enable the sedan to provide more safety technology, interior comfort, and stylish design for the pharmaceutical companies that add it to selector lists.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 17, 2019

Vocational Fleets Are the New Frontier of Global Fleet Management

Multinational corporations are changing the way they source and manage their vocational fleets to better identify true costs and to leverage opportunities to reduce spend and to maximize the operating efficiency of these specialized vehicles.

Market Trends•by Staff Writer•April 9, 2019

Time in the Saddle Is the Secret to Becoming a Great Fleet Manager

There isn’t a single trait that epitomizes a great fleet manager; rather, it is a multitude of traits interacting with one another. The best fleet managers are jugglers who can balance a variety of variables to make the fleet program work efficiently.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•April 8, 2019

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV whose sales to commercial fleets is growing. It is VW’s second best-selling fleet model after the Passat. It comes with a six-year or 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•April 4, 2019

2019 Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson has become a solid commercial fleet seller for Hyundai, which has given it a heavy update for the 2019 model year.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 2, 2019

Practicing Goal-Oriented Proactive Fleet Management

Today, more than ever, fleet managers must be goal-oriented in all aspects of fleet management. But, in an era of doing more with less, it is important to select your goals wisely.

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

No Pain, No Gain

Fortunately, underneath the endless piles of fleet paperwork and daily roadblocks that can make fleet a struggle often lays passion for the industry.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•March 25, 2019

2019 Ford Transit Connect

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect is available in either a cargo or passenger configuration and in short- or long-wheelbase models. The 2019 model can be ordered with a new 2.0L I-4 gasoline engine, optional 1.5L turbodiesel, or fleet-only 2.5L I-4.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•March 13, 2019

TCO Is Not a Static Number

A vehicle’s total cost of ownership is comprised of its fixed costs, operating expenses, and depreciation per year or during the course of its service life, minus its anticipated resale value. During the course of a vehicle’s service life, TCO is subject to change due to a vehicle’s age and numerous external factors, which has a direct bearing on replacement policies.

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