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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 16, 2025

As Ford Halts F-150 Lightning, What Now for Electric Pickups?

As Ford ends Lightning production, the company joins a market fragmenting into extended-range hybrids, budget models, and traditional EVs. Which strategy will fleets actually buy?

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NewsDecember 15, 2025

2025 Fleet SUV of the Year: Ford Explorer

Fleet managers vote the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer as Automotive Fleet’s 2025 Fleet SUV of the Year, recognizing its fleet-focused mix of capability, safety tech, and driver appeal.

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NewsDecember 15, 2025

2025 Fleet Truck of the Year: Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 takes Automotive Fleet’s 2025 Fleet Truck of the Year honors again, backed by new standard driver-assist tech and fleet-ready capability.

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NewsDecember 15, 2025

2025 Fleet Car of the Year: Toyota Camry

Fleet managers again crown the Toyota Camry as Automotive Fleet’s 2025 Fleet Car of the Year, citing its benchmark mix of reliability, safety, efficiency, and strong total cost of ownership.

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A side view of the yellow, blue, and red Slate Auto electric pick-up truck and SUV
Articlesby Martin RomjueDecember 8, 2025

How To Upfit Electric Work Trucks and Vans

The biggest challenge lies in balancing additional equipment and accessories with EV battery capacity and range.

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Videosby StaffDecember 5, 2025

Ted Cannis on the Fleet Shakeout Ahead

At the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference, Cannis laid out why fleets should brace for a turbulent few years — with tariffs, EV resets, software-defined vehicles, and new global competitors all converging to force hard choices on strategy, partners, and technology.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 26, 2025

What’s Real in Autonomy Right Now

A candid discussion at AutoMobility LA 2025 revealed how autonomous vehicles are progressing in trucking, ride-hailing, manufacturing, AI, and safety.

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Actor Dean Norris interviewed on stage.
Videosby Chris BrownNovember 14, 2025

Dean Norris Takes the Fleet Challenge

We put actor Dean Norris to the test to see whether his Hollywood resume and real-life background earn him honorary fleet-pro status.

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A Fleet Forward conference graphic highlighting the awards ceremony on October 22. Carl Gustafson of Wheels accepts the award for Dan Rossi.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 14, 2025

2025 Fleet Safety Award: Clear Channel Outdoor Wins, Runners-Up Spotlighted for Safety Leadership

Recognized for its outstanding safety performance, the fleet achieved a 76% reduction in speeding events under the leadership of Vice President of Operations and Safety, Dan Rossi.

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A Fleet Forward Conference graphic highlighting this year's Soap Box derby challenge between Chris Brown and Lauren Fletcher. Image of Dan VanFossen introducing the award.
Newsby Faith HowellNovember 11, 2025

Bobit Takes the Wheel: Chris Brown and Lauren Fletcher Are Racing for a Cause

Fleet Forward joins forces with the Soap Box Derby to inspire future engineers and fuel trade school dreams through hands-on innovation.

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