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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

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Market Trends•by Mike Antich•February 17, 2016

Commercial Fleet Sales in Canada Forecast to be Flat in 2016-CY

Automotive retail sales in Canada hit a record of 1.89 million new vehicles sold in calendar-year 2015. This is the third consecutive year of record retail sales in Canada. Commercial sales, on the other hand, were a different story. Cumulative sales in the commercial fleet market were flat year-over-year compared to 2014. The forecast is more of the same for CY-2016.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•February 16, 2016

The Impact of the 'Smart' Windshield on Fleet Operations

The windshield is a critical safety component of a vehicle, protecting passengers in the event of a rollover and aiding in proper airbag deployment. However, the windshield is no longer just an independent part comprised of a vinyl interlayer sandwiched between two pieces of glass. What is changing is that windshields are becoming more technologically integrated with the rest of the vehicle.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•February 8, 2016

First-Ever Mazda Ice Academy Showcases i-ACTIV AWD System

The Mazda Ice Academy was designed to demonstrate Madza’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive (AWD) on a dedicated ice course in Crested Butte, Colo. It was a very convincing demonstration of reactive vs. predictive on-demand AWD.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•February 4, 2016

2016 BMW 340i xDrive

The 340i brings the new B58 engine, a TwinPower turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 that makes 320 hp and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is also found in the 2016 BMW 740i.

Driving Notes•by Amy Hercher•February 3, 2016

2016 Nissan Sentra

Nissan’s 2016 redesigned Sentra features exterior and interior enhancements, more safety technology and an improved interior quietness.

Nobody Asked Me, But...•by Sherb Brown•February 2, 2016

Preparing Your Fleet to Meet Rising Market Trends

Plan ahead for the future and have discussions with your senior management about costs and what the future has in store for your fleet. While it looks like the cost of a gallon of gasoline may be going down, the cost of everything else is going to go up.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2016

10 Ways Fleet Managers Can Avoid Being Under-Rated by Senior Management

There is an ongoing perception by senior management that fleet management is not a complicated and sophisticated profession. As a result, one of the biggest challenges facing fleet managers is getting management to recognize and acknowledge their contribution to the company. Here are 10 ways to ensure management recognizes your contribution to the company’s bottom line.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2016

2016 Chevrolet Spark

Despite lower fuel prices, fleet managers are continuing to examine vehicle downsizing options. For those looking to downsize from a compact to smaller vehicle segment, one option is the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Spark, which was unveiled at the 2015 New York Auto Show.

Driving Notes•by Mike Antich•January 28, 2016

Driving Mazda's 2016 CX-3

Is it okay to have fun in a company vehicle? If you define fun as experiencing the pleasure of driving, then the answer is yes, and the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 fits the bill. The 2016 Mazda CX-3 is a new entry in an expanding niche of the automotive market – subcompact crossover SUVs.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•January 26, 2016

Finding the Right Balance: Over-Spec’ing vs. Under-Spec’ing Trucks

Spec’ing a truck is a complicated process no matter where you are in the world. Building the right truck requires hundreds of decisions and choices – and each choice potentially impacts another. Where it gets tricky is finding the balance between over-spec’ing and under-spec’ing a truck, each with its own unique set of consequences.

Driving Notes•by Paul Clinton•January 22, 2016

2016 Volvo XC90

Volvo's top-line luxury SUV received a wide-ranging update for 2016 that vaults the vehicle into the top tier of choices with the German competitors.

Driving Notes•by Staff Writer•January 21, 2016

2016 Toyota Mirai (Fuel Cell)

The 2016 Mirai arrives as the first hydrogen-powered vehicle offered for sale in the U.S. market. Toyota's gambit is a bold one, especially considering the fact that fueling infrastructure remains in its infancy.

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