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Driving Notes

Knowing about a vehicle is one thing; driving it is quite another. Getting behind the wheel gives yo...

Mike Antich

Chris Brown

Eric Gandarilla

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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

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

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

Martin Romjue

Managing Editor

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Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 23, 2023

Scheduled Replacement Cycles Are Becoming a Distant Memory

The ongoing difficulty in sourcing replacement vehicles is forcing companies to extend the service lives of vehicles that are unable to be replaced, which, inevitably, increases unscheduled maintenance expenses.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 7, 2023

Fleet Simplification is the Antidote to Asset Variability

Fleet simplification identifies asset functions to uncover commonality among the equipment and assets. Simplification increases operational efficiency as end-users become accustomed to the controls, displays, and operation of less diverse units.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•July 5, 2023

Did We Learn Anything from the Lordstown Bankruptcy?

Lordstown Motor’s bankruptcy makes life harder on the upstart automakers still standing — but this hot glare of reality is exactly what the market needs.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 29, 2023

The Dangers of Static Fleet Policies

A fleet policy is a living document, flexible enough to adapt to evolving business priorities, developing industry trends, and changing industry best practices and standards.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•June 26, 2023

Chevrolet Silverado EV: First Drive & Product Deep Dive

With 450 miles of top range, the Silverado EV could be a game changer for fleets. But with unibody construction and an estimated curb weight greater than that of a 1-ton pickup, we’re in uncharted territory.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•June 21, 2023

Gray Areas in Fleet Management Call for Defining Your Guardrails

From HR pushback and unusual driver accommodations to potential employee terminations, fleet managers deal with “sticky situations” all the time. While fleet policy is black and white, reality often isn’t.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 11, 2023

Understanding the Importance of GM Envolve

Beyond the vehicle sale, it’s incumbent on automakers to own the growing and increasingly crowded space of aftermarket services for their fleet clients.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 10, 2023

6 Trendlines from Q1 Earnings Calls for Stellantis, Ford & GM

As supply chain issues ease, production, sales volumes, and deliveries are up, with fleet sales leading the recovery. In this return to normal, will OEMs go back to volume over profits?

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 8, 2023

Commercial EVs: How to Avoid Grid Upgrades & Just Get Started

The bottleneck to buildout charging infrastructure is real, while the regulatory pressures mount to start commercial fleet electrification. There are workarounds that avoid costly grid upgrades to help get a couple of electric trucks on the road now.

FleetTakes•by Staff Writer•May 1, 2023

How Tesla’s Price Cuts Illustrate EV Ownership Cost Volatility for Fleets

The discounts had an immediate impact on one of the largest fleet owners of Tesla vehicles, at least on paper.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•April 17, 2023

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Cost Reductions

Corporate procurement staff are often driven by short-term, immediate cost reductions. However, a longer perspective to soft cost savings is critical because fixating on short-term results will hurt a company in the long run.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•March 29, 2023

Uptick in Unscheduled Maintenance Increasing Vehicle Downtime

Fleet data analysis can identify recurring downtime issues. It’s important to determine the root causes of downtime so procedures can be developed to minimize such problems.