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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 Paul Clinton•May 1, 2018

2018 Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator's 2018 redesign features a 200-pound weight reduction, more powerful V-6 engine, and eye-catching exterior styling.

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

The Art and Science of Managing a Fleet

Fleet management may be a lot more science and lot less art than it was in the 20th century, but there are still a lot of decisions to make.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 24, 2018

Using Performance-Based Incentives to Optimize the Cost-Effectiveness of Fleet Operations

A fleet cost reduction program goes straight to the corporate bottom line. If a company operates at a 10% annual net profit margin, reducing annual fleet expenses by $100,000 is the equivalent of generating $1 million in sales. Although fleet managers manage hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars in corporate assets, only half are incentivized to achieve targeted performance goals. I advocate incentivization should be a universal best practice extended to all fleet managers.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2018

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a significantly upgraded van that offers a dizzying array of configurations and meaningful improvements designed to improve productivity for delivering packages or hauling passengers.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•April 14, 2018

2018 Ford EcoSport

The EcoSport is Ford’s first-ever subcompact SUV sold in North America, one of the region’s fastest growing vehicle segments. The EcoSport is sold globally by Ford and the updated U.S. model is imported from Ford India.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 4, 2018

Obstacles to Overcome Prior to a Volume Rollout of Autonomous Vehicles

I believe volume penetration of fleets by autonomous vehicles will take much longer to occur than what is predicted in today’s optimistic forecasts. Conceptually, autonomous vehicles are technologically feasible, but, as they say, the devil is in the details. One thing is certain, as we trail blaze new ground, so too will we trail blaze new problems.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 2, 2018

Integration of Mobility Management Into Fleet or Vice Versa?

Corporate mobility management to evolve into multi-level responsibilities for asset lifecycle management, administration of multi-modal mobility services, and deployment of productivity and safety tools to support a mobile workforce in the field.

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

Remembering Sundays in St. Louis, Detroit, and Atlantic City

There is just no better opportunity to network, to learn, and to mingle with the best and the brightest than an in-person fleet event.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•March 30, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman model is designed for vocational fleet applications, such as those found in the construction, landscaping, HVAC, and plumbing industries. It is available in two cab styles and two bed lengths.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•March 26, 2018

End-User Input Is the Key Factor to a Successful Upfit

The key objective of end-user discussions is to match the truck with the fleet application. Once you have completed your discussions, make sure the completed upfit specs have been reviewed and approved by all parties prior to order placement. It is critical to have a documented sign-off to avoid misunderstandings that result in after-the-fact upfitting modifications.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•March 26, 2018

2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali with 10-Speed

General Motors has begun rolling out its 10-speed automatic transmission with the 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which results in a silkier drive for this large SUV.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•March 23, 2018

2018 Nissan NV Cargo

The 2018 NV adds interior upgrades that make it more competitive with other full-size vans.

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