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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•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.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•September 15, 2018

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

Jeep's fourth-generation 2018 Wrangler JL arrives as a significant update to its Wrangler JK that upgrades the off-road icon into a more connected, fuel efficient, and more configurable model that should be a high-priority target for rental fleets in Utah, Colorado, and other areas located near national parks.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•September 4, 2018

Strong U.S. Economy to Drive 2019-MY Fleet Orders

The forecast for the 2019 model-year indicates it will be a strong asset acquisition year for the commercial fleet segment, which is comprised of 6.3 million light-duty vehicles in operation.

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

Big Brother Isn't Always a Bad Thing

Driving is a dangerous activity, and fleet managers have to work hard to protect their drivers' safety. Though the number of fatal accidents has decreased meaningfully from 2005, when features like backup cameras were released, death rates have been climbing again recently with the increase of distracted driving.