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NewsMarch 26, 2009

J.D. Power Study Ranks Buick and Jaguar Highest in Vehicle Dependability

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – Buick improves from a sixth-place ranking in 2008, while Jaguar improves from 10th place, according to the study results.

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NewsMarch 24, 2009

EPA Grants Help Fleets Buy 'Greener' Trucks

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is offering fleets an incentive to go green — money towards a new, cleaner vehicle for each diesel truck replaced.

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NewsMarch 23, 2009

microGreen Motor Oil Filter Designed to End 3,000-Mile Oil Change

VALHALLA, NY --- To trim maintenance costs, Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., based in Bridgeport, CT, has begun using the microGreen extended performance oil filter in its fleet of 60 service vehicles.

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NewsMarch 17, 2009

2009 Tire Shipments to Drop 7%, Says RMA

WASHINGTON – Total 2009 tire shipments are projected to decline approximately 21 million units to 261 million, a level last experienced in 1993 and approximately 60 million units fewer than the 321 million unit peak in 2000, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association.

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NewsMarch 6, 2009

Kelley Fleet Services Names Parks VP Maintenance

MISSION VIEJO, CA – In this position, Mike Parks will be responsible for overseeing KFS maintenance operations, policies, and procedures, and managing national vendor contracts.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 3, 2009

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008

Replacement tire costs rose 5 percent and labor rates increased 3-4 percent in 2008-CY. Although extended OEM warranties protect powertrains against catastrophic failures, expanded maintenance requirements may increase cost.

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NewsMarch 2, 2009

J. J. Keller Introduces Online Vehicle Maintenance Application

NEENAH, WI – Maintenance Manager Online provides a central place to schedule and record common maintenance, report on repair orders, schedule mechanics, and track inventory of vehicle parts.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2009

Tire Fuel Efficiency Rating System May be in Place End of '09

WASHINGTON – A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokesman confirmed the agency is developing test criteria to gauge passenger and light truck tire fuel efficiency, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2009

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Up in 2008-CY

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Increased prices for replacement tires and higher labor rates were the driving factors in fleet car maintenance costs rising 5 percent for the 2008-calendar year compared to 2007.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2009

Ford Warranty Repairs Decline in 2008

DEARBORN, MI – In the past two years alone, Ford has reduced its warranty repairs costs by $1.2 billion, according to the latest company figures.

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