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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...

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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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Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•May 3, 2016

Is Reimbursement Just Another Big Bad Wolf or the Newest Fleet Tool?

The best fleet managers survived the total fleet management era because they brought value to their companies.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•May 2, 2016

History and Evolution of Fleet Replacement Vehicle Cycling Parameters

In reviewing the history of fleet management from the 1950s to present, a single question stands out among all others as the most frequently asked: “How long should I keep my vehicles in service?” Today, a growing number of fleets are shifting to more flexible vehicle replacement cycles based on prevailing market conditions, rather than predetermined mileage and/or months in service parameters. Enabling this shift is the growing sophistication of lifecycle optimization modeling.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•May 2, 2016

2016 Nissan Titan XD with 5.6L V-8 Gasoline Engine

The 5.6L Endurance V-8 gasoline engine joins the Cummins 5.0L V-8 Turbo Diesel to round out the 2016 Nissan Titan XD engine lineup. The Titan XD is designed to bridge the gap between half-ton pickups and heavy-duty models. Here are my driving impressions.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2016

Spec’ing Light- and Medium-Duty Trucks to Maximize Resale Values

How you spec a truck has a direct bearing on its future resale. Here are the some of the dos and don’ts in truck spec’ing that will impact resale values.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 25, 2016

How to Combat Driver Complacency Caused by Lower Fuel Prices

The prolonged drop in fuel prices shows no signs of abating in the foreseeable future, which is positive since lower prices are making a dent in overall fleet fuel expenditures. However, there is the risk that prolonged lower prices will result in driver complacency to being energy conscious with less focus on fuel-efficient driving.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•April 13, 2016

2016 Buick Encore AWD

The all-wheel-drive Encore Sport Touring model is a small crossover utility vehicle that is powered by a peppy 1.4L turbo engine. It offers seating for five in a very quiet cabin, and is equipped with an impressive array of safety technologies.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•April 8, 2016

2016 Ford Explorer 4WD

Ford gave its top-selling SUV a heavy refresh for the 2016 model year that included a more efficient inline-4, rugged exterior styling, optional 20-inch wheels, and available Terrain Management System adjusts torque depending on the driving conditions.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 8, 2016

The Little-Known Origin of Total Fleet Management

“Total fleet management” is a generic, shorthand term used to refer to programs offered by FMCs that administer all aspects of a client company’s fleet operations. Have you ever wondered about the origin of this concept? You might be surprised to learn that IBM was one of the initial catalysts leading to the development of today’s total fleet management programs. This might surprise some in the fleet industry, because for the longest time, IBM has been the poster child of driver reimbursement.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 4, 2016

Automotive Fleet Magazine

Driving Notes

FleetTakes

Insight Lane

Market Trends

Remarketing Streams

Is Reimbursement Just Another Big Bad Wolf or the Newest Fleet Tool?

History and Evolution of Fleet Replacement Vehicle Cycling Parameters

2016 Nissan Titan XD with 5.6L V-8 Gasoline Engine

Spec’ing Light- and Medium-Duty Trucks to Maximize Resale Values

How to Combat Driver Complacency Caused by Lower Fuel Prices

2016 Buick Encore AWD

2016 Ford Explorer 4WD

The Little-Known Origin of Total Fleet Management

Two Trend Lines Impacting Tomorrow’s Commercial Fleets

2016 Jaguar XF S

Not All Safety Systems Are Created Equal

2016 Isuzu N-Series Cabovers