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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•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.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 27, 2023

What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In

The road to EV profitability for Ford hinges on increasing earnings margins for its core ICE vehicles, as well as growth of its commercial division, Ford Pro.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 20, 2023

The EV Buildout is Creating New OEM-Fleet Virtual Relationships

GM’s EV Live is designed to give immediate customer support for dealers, utilities, GM employees, potential buyers, and fleet customers — from a studio in which users can interact with subject matter experts and live product displays.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 13, 2023

8 Trendlines from Work Truck Week 2023

At this year’s pilgrimage to Indianapolis, new electric commercial vehicle manufacturers competed for attention with the incumbent OEMs in a growing yet challenged market. Will there be room for everyone?

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•February 9, 2023

Electric Vehicles — Where are the Profit Margins?

EV sales to fleets will be an essential part of the equation, though with a higher profitability profile than traditional ICE vehicle sales. Profitability on non-vehicle items such as software will be even more critical.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•February 7, 2023

5 Takeaways from Ford, GM’s Earnings Calls

For 2023, expect higher incentives, volumes, and inventory levels, but by how much?

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•January 30, 2023

Commercial EV Manufacturers: Separating Signal from Noise

While the commercial electrification market is growing, it’s not big enough for the number of players looking to sell into it. This is just another added pressure for fleets looking to electrify.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•December 6, 2022

Eliminate Needless Curb Weight to Maximize ICE & EV Efficiencies

Vehicle weight relates directly to fuel economy. In today’s era of electrification, there is also a direct correlation between vehicle weight and battery range.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 31, 2022

Q3 Takes: Ford, GM Address Supply Chain, Production & Inventory

In their quarterly conference calls, Ford and General Motors spoke to the ongoing supply chain strain, vehicle affordability, and commercial vehicle and EV demand. Ford’s Jim Farley also called out “an overlooked benefit” for commercial customers. What’s that about?

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•October 5, 2022

Tech Dependence Risks Dumbing Down Fleet Manager Expertise

The line between creative thinking and problem solving and doing what the data indicates is thin. To lead in fleet management, you need to balance understanding the fundamentals and embracing what smart technology offers.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•September 6, 2022

FedEx Ground Contractor Dispute: What Now?

Spencer Patton, the de facto leader of FedEx Ground contractors, had his routes terminated and his business sued by FedEx. But the top challenges facing delivery fleets — fuel, maintenance, labor costs, and supply-chain delays — aren’t going away soon.

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