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NewsMarch 21, 2012

Universal Lubricants Launches Initiative to Convert Fleets to Re-refined Engine Oils

WICHITA, KS - The Company announced the launch of its full line of ECO ULTRA Synthetic Blend Engine Oils

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NewsMarch 9, 2012

Goodyear Shows New Technology That Maintains Air Pressure in Tires

GENEVA - The tire company said its Air Maintenance Technology will keep tire inflation at optimum pressure without the need for any external pumps, electronics, or driver intervention.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 2, 2012

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in 2011-CY

There has been an ongoing trend toward flat maintenance costs for the past three years. A number of fleets replaced vehicles early to take advantage of the strong resale market in the 2010 calendar-year, which helped keep a lid on preventive maintenance costs for CY-2011, as the average age of fleet vehicles in operation decreased with an increased number of older units taken out of service.

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NewsMarch 1, 2012

Survey Finds Driver Safety, Fuel, and Maintenance Are Top Fleet Manager Concerns in Next 12 - 18 Months

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval recently surveyed fleet managers at more than 100 companies across 25 industries to determine their top concerns during the next 12 to 18 months.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

Fleet Response Releases Enhanced Online Management Tool

CLEVELAND, OHIO - Fleet Response has unveiled FleetSuite, a new online data management tool. The site offers a central portal for clients to access real-time data for all Fleet Response services including claim, safety, maintenance and rental information.

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Articlesby Chris WolskiFebruary 1, 2012

Sears Increases Fleet Efficiency With Electronic Maintenance Authorization System

After years of FMC requests, Sears Automotive partnered with LeasePlan to be the first to develop and implement an electronic maintenance solution. The new system leverages LeasePlan’s existing eRepair solution.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

Automakers Eliminating Spare Tires to Reduce Vehicle Weight

ORLANDO, FL - AAA created a downloadable PDF that lists vehicles, up through model-year 2011, that either don’t have a spare tire and include run-flat tires or a sealant, or offer eliminating the spare tire as an option.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

KelleyAmerit Fleet Services Merges with Kelley Fleet Services

WALNUT CREEK, CA - KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and Kelley Fleet Services, LLC announced that the two have merged. The companies will now both operate under the KelleyAmerit Fleet Services (KAFS) name.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2012

Average Retail Oil Change Price Reaches $20.55 in 2011

UNIONTOWN, OH - Modern Tire Dealer magazine stated this price reflects a 2% increase over 2010 prices but a 21% increase when compared with prices five years ago.

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NewsDecember 29, 2011

California Agency Creates Online Oil Change Interval Guide

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has developed a website, www.CheckYourNumber.org, which allows users to look up OEMs' recommended oil-change intervals for vehicles.

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