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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 Mike Antich•August 1, 2018

Key takeaways about the suitability of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in urban fleet applications were its sure-footed S-AWC all-wheel-drive system and its responsive 1.5L turbo engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.

Driving Notes•by Andy Lundin•July 30, 2018

2018 Nissan Kicks

The Nissan is currently available in front-wheel drive with three variants. It’s powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with continuous variable valve timing, and boasts 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 28, 2018

Extended Cycling Increases Truck Fleet TCO

A truck’s total cost of ownership (TCO) covers a specific range of expense variables, regardless of the make or model. The four lifecycle categories that influence TCO are fixed costs, operating expenses, incidental costs, and depreciation/resale value. A key factor that drives these lifecycle categories is a vehicle’s service life.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•July 27, 2018

Surprising Fleet Resale Trends

The market is shifting and you don’t want to be caught off guard. Pay attention to gas prices and retail buying trends, as well as the resale market so you don’t get caught with the wrong vehicle at the wrong time.

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•July 24, 2018

2019 Subaru Ascent

The brand new 2019 Ascent puts Subaru into an important but crowded American segment — the midsize, three-row crossover.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 16, 2018

The Disconnect Between Fleet Managers & Procurement Managers

Most in procurement take the position that fleet’s primary responsibility is to buy assets and services, which annually can range from millions to tens of millions of dollars in expenditures. This amount of corporate spend requires it be managed by someone with superb negotiation skills and proven procurement acumen.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•July 13, 2018

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The plug-in electric hybrid version of the 2018 Outlander has the potential to provide big gas savings. Its 20-mile electric range makes it an ideal vehicle for fleets operating short city routes.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•July 2, 2018

Better Safe Than Sorry

As technology progresses further, it will be interesting how the increasing connectivity and the internet of things (IoT) impacts vehicle safety features.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 2, 2018

Maximizing Utilization Maximizes Truck Revenue

If you want to provide added value to your company, you need to view fleet as a business and not simply an aggregation of assets to be managed cost-effectively. The fastest way to improve your bottom line is to increase fleet utilization, which increases the productivity of each individual truck.

Driving Notes•by Eric Gandarilla•June 22, 2018

2018 Hyundai Kona

The 2018 Kona marks Hyundai’s first foray into the subcompact SUV segment. An affordable entry price, good gas mileage, and agile performance make it a strong competitor in the increasingly competitive market for these crossovers.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 14, 2018

How Fleets Can Avoid Staged Accidents

Blog: Vocational trucks are susceptible to being targeted for staged accidents, which involves maneuvering an unsuspecting employee driver into an intentional crash in order to make a false insurance claim or to file a lawsuit against the driver’s employer.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 11, 2018

Traditional Procurement Incentive Plans Are Counter-Productive to Good Fleet Management

Management must develop remuneration policies and incentive plans encouraging procurement to cooperatively work with in-house fleet leadership to support attainment of larger strategic goals allowing fleet to cost-effectively fulfill its corporate mission.

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