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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

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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...

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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•August 16, 2017

The 2018 Traverse enters a crowded and intensely competitive category that pits two-row and three-row offerings in pitched battle. The generational update comes nine years after Chevrolet introduced the Traverse, and following two mid-cycle updates in 2013 and 2015.

Data Points•by Dylan Brown•August 11, 2017

What Are the Most Valuable Services Offered by FMCs?

What do fleet managers value in their relationships with fleet management companies? The answer may surprise you.

Driving Notes•by Stephane Babcock•August 10, 2017

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Touted as “America’s First Hybrid Minivan,” the 2017 Pacifica Hybrid gives those weary of stepping into an all-electric vehicle a stepping stone in the right direction.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•August 3, 2017

2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0T

Chevrolet's second 2018 Equinox model is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Staff Writer•August 1, 2017

Size Matters

There is little doubt that the folks out there with 5,000-10,000 vehicles have a good handle on how much they should be paying; for everything from bucket trucks to sedan floor mats. But some of our recent survey data shows that vast hordes of the fleet market are paying close to retail rates for a lot of products and services.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•July 31, 2017

2018 Audi Q5

Audi's 2018 Q5 enters its second generation with a look and feel that's very reminiscent of its first generation. The new luxury compact SUV arrives with a more powerful engine, additional cargo space, and a design face-lift.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•July 28, 2017

2017 GMC Sierra HD All Terrain X

GMC has been rolling out variants of their trucks that have been slightly enhanced for off-road driving. What started with the Canyon and Sierra 1500 now comes to the GMC 2500 platform with the 2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 27, 2017

How to Control Rogue Spending in Fleet

Procurement studies reveal that 20% or more of total corporate spend is for purchases that could have been acquired at a lower cost.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 23, 2017

Spec’ing Today’s Trucks to Meet Tomorrow’s Needs

When you spec truck assets today, many of these vehicles will be in service for 10 to 15 years or longer. While these assets are adequate for today’s business, will this still be true 10 to 15 years from now? This is an important question because some fleet managers tend to focus on today’s needs and neglect the long-term considerations as to how job requirements may evolve in the future.

Data Points•by Dylan Brown•July 20, 2017

Demand More From Your Fuel Card Provider

The advantages of tracking driver spending can't be overstated, as the data provided can help fleet managers assess if drivers are efficiently purchasing fuel, as well as identify high-performing vehicles and drivers who can serve as examples to the rest of the fleet.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•July 19, 2017

2017 Ford F-150 with 10-Speed

While higher-gear transmission have traditionally been reserved for European luxury sedans, Ford's application of the gearbox to its leading seller is so inspired a choice that it almost feels inevitable.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 10, 2017

Human Nature Prone to Take Advantage of Docile Autonomous Vehicles

The co-existence between autonomous and human-controlled vehicles (along with others who use public roads) will bring new issues into play, primarily because self-driving vehicles will be built to be inherently law-abiding and risk averse. As we approach this new era, the question is how seamlessly will autonomous and human-controlled vehicles co-exist? One thing is certain, as we trail blaze new ground, so too will we trail blaze new problems.

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