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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•December 13, 2018

Entitlement Mentality Leads to Vehicle Abuse

Many times employees who have an “entitlement mentality” do not have a sense of responsibility to take care of the company asset as if it was their own. This impacts fleet costs. A company vehicle in poor condition because of driver abuse or neglect will result in lost resale value or incur unnecessary reconditioning expense at auction.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•December 12, 2018

2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door

BMW's 2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door is an ideal, if unexpected, sales fleet vehicle with its blend of fun-to-drive dynamics, sophisticated aviation-inspired styling, and relatively high fuel economy numbers.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•December 3, 2018

Predictive Analytics to Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery

Not only is last-mile delivery the fastest growing vocational fleet segment, it is also demonstrating that it will be an early adopter exploiting the technologies and business practices that will become the new core fleet management tools to be employed in the next decade of the 2020s.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•November 30, 2018

Things Change

We’re about to launch the most audacious stage for the company yet as the Bobit family has decided to sell the family business to Westport, Conn.-based Gemspring Capital.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•November 16, 2018

2018 Buick Regal TourX

The Buick Regal TourX finds itself in a peculiar place in the automotive industry. As the industry sees demand for crossovers and SUVs grow, the TourX finds itself in small company as a station wagon.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•November 8, 2018

Biggest Challenges Facing Vocational Fleet Managers

To get the pulse of the vocational truck and van market, I reached out to a wide cross-section of fleet managers around the country to find out what’s on their minds. Here’s a snapshot of what they told me.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•November 5, 2018

ADAS Complexity Will Create New Maintenance Costs and Vulnerabilities for Fleets

While technology is making vehicles safer, last longer, and be more environmentally friendly, it is also making them increasingly complex. As vehicles become more complex, so do all aspects of vehicle repairs.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•October 31, 2018

The Leaders and Best

This year's Fleet Manager of the Year award presentation gave us a chance to honor some of the truly incredible people in our industry.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2018

Differentiating Sourcing and Strategic Sourcing From Purchasing and Procurement

Understanding the differences between purchasing and sourcing is vital for fleet management specialists who want to maximize the value of their assets.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•October 21, 2018

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback XSE is equipped with a new CVT that features an innovative launch gear. Compared to prior generation CVTs, the launch gear gives the hatchback quick bursts of low-speed acceleration, while significantly improving transmission efficiency and fuel economy.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•September 29, 2018

Fleets Driven by Safety

It doesn't matter if you are running a pharma fleet, a public sector fleet, a Class 8 tractor fleet, or a fleet of golf carts. Our analytics show that everyone is driven to find the latest information on how to keep their drivers, customers, and company safe.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•September 28, 2018

2019 Nissan Altima

Nissan's 2019 Altima midsize sedan gets a wide-ranging update led off by new powertrains and enough safety tech and to remain firmly planted as a reliable choice for the pharmaceutical and other commercial fleets now using it.

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