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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•June 10, 2010

Chrysler’s Eight-Speed Transmission to Boost MPG

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler's eight-speed transmission, set to premiere in 2013, will help boost fuel economy and reduce emissions, according to the automaker.

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News•June 8, 2010

55% of Vehicles Have One Under-Inflated Tire

WASHINGTON - A recent nationwide survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association found 55 percent of vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire and only one in six vehicles has four properly inflated tires.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•June 4, 2010

Hard & Soft Cost Impacts of Extended Vehicle Cycling

Lengthening vehicle replacement cycles significantly affects such bottom-line important issues as fleet maintenance budgets, fuel economy, resale values, safety and ergonomics issues, company image, and driver morale.

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News•June 3, 2010

First Responders Offered Safety Training on Chevy Volt

SAN FRANCISCO - The training will include animation and illustrations of the Chevrolet Volt, highlighting locations of high-strength steel, cut points for extrication, first-responder labeling, and automatic and manual electrical shut-off.

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Statistics•June 1, 2010

2009 Maintenance Statistics

Statistics covering fleet maintenance.

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News•May 28, 2010

Price Hikes on Replacement Tires Coming June 1

AKRON, OHIO - Eleven tiremakers will implement price increases Tuesday, June 1. Increases range from 4-8 percent.

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News•May 28, 2010

Personal Use Survey: Last Chance to Respond, Deadline Extended to Friday May 28

TORRANCE, CA - Find out how your personal-use policies stack up against the industry standard. Fill out the survey today.

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News•May 21, 2010

GM Fleet & Commercial Operations Introduces Business Bridge Tool

DETROIT - Business Bridge allows fleets the ability to integrate specific vehicle operational and maintenance data into their internal systems for further analysis.

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News•May 18, 2010

Jasper Updates Converter & Overdrive Transmission Cases

JASPER, IN - Jasper Engines & Transmissions is making an update to the turbine half of the General Motors M 4L80E converter and has also recognized a high-wear item on the rear-wheel drive Chrysler overdrive transmission cases.

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News•May 18, 2010

Update of All Commercial Tire Price Increases

UNIONTOWN, OH - Commercial tire price increases have been scheduled as tire companies cite increasing raw material costs as at least one of the reasons for raising prices.

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