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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

News•February 14, 2013

Toyota and GM Take the Lead in J.D. Power's 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study

In 2013, the dependability of new or substantially redesigned models for MY-2010 averaged 116 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), which is a 17-point improvement over MY-2009 vehicles, according to J.D. Power's study.

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Articles•by Chris Wolski•February 5, 2013

Emkay and Sears Usher in Maintenance's Future

Using a new e-authorization system developed by Auto Integrate, Emkay and Sears are bringing added efficiency to maintenance management for fleets and automotive services vendors.

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News•January 16, 2013

City of Edmonton, Canada, Hosts Fleet Maintenance Forum

The City of Edmonton, Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Municipal Fleet Managers (CAMFM), announced the inaugural Fleet Maintenance Leadership and Best Practices Forum.

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Articles•by Grace Suizo•January 4, 2013

The Early Days of Maintenance Management

Improved vehicle system quality and electronic diagnostic capabilities, such as OBD-II, have made managing vehicle maintenance an easier task for fleet managers versus several decades ago.

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News•January 3, 2013

GM Offering Standard Maintenance Program to Fleet Customers

DETROIT – General Motors Fleet and Commercial Sales announced its GM Business Choice program now includes a two-year, 30,000-mile Business Maintenance Plan in addition to a cash allowance for vehicle accessories or upfits.

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News•December 27, 2012

Automotive Fleet's Top 10 Articles From 2012

TORRANCE, CA - Each year Automotive Fleet takes a look back at the most-read articles from the magazine on its website. For 2012, global fleet management heads up the list, but articles on controlling and reducing costs were popular topics.

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Articles•December 4, 2012

Fleets Controlling Costs With Driver Training and Rightsizing

Emkay’s Brad Vliek outlines how the four fleet cost centers — fuel, tire replacement, maintenance, and preventive maintenance oil drains — have influenced the way fleets have done business in 2012 and what to expect in 2013.

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News•November 9, 2012

EMKAY to Offer Electronic Maintenance Repair Authorization Via Auto Integrate

ITASCA, IL - EMKAY selected Auto Integrate’s industry leading electronic authorization platform to streamline their customer’s maintenance transactions through the EMKAY Maintenance Control Programs.

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Articles•Cover Story•October 31, 2012

Fleet Operating Costs Edge Up in 2012

With only a few exceptions, overall fleet operating costs edged up in 2012. Light-duty trucks and SUVs saw an overall decline in expenses.

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News•October 22, 2012

Sears Auto Center Adds Electronic Option for Faster Job Authorizations

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – Sears Auto Center and Auto Integrate have teamed up to introduce an electronic authorization platform for Sears Commercial Fleet Maintenance customers.

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