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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 31, 2012

Where Do You Get Your Fleet Information?

It’s a simple question, but a complex answer. Print publications, online newsletters, industry conferences, fleet management company resources, and factory reps and OEM websites form key components of the answer.

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

In Memoriam: Doug Horst, 1932-2012

NORTHVILLE, MI – Doug Horst, retired major accounts manager for Ford Division Fleet Operations, passed away Oct. 17 in Northville, Mich. He was 79.

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

Chrysler Begins Production of Ram 2500 CNG Pickup Truck

SALTILLO, MEXICO – Chrysler announced that the first Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pickup trucks began coming off the assembly line at the company’s Satillo, Mexico, assembly plant, on Oct. 29.

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

FMCs, Automakers in Northeast Continue Operations Despite Office Closures in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

TORRANCE, CA – Two fleet management companies in the northeast, as well as automakers with offices in that area, temporarily closed their offices in the wake of hurricane Sandy, which reached the northeastern U.S. on Oct. 29. Despite these closures, both FMCs affected stated that their operations continue as normal.

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter Meeting Covers Car Sharing

TORRANCE, CA - Bobit Business Media editors attended the NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting, held Oct. 30, focusing on car sharing.

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NewsOctober 29, 2012

GM Develops Process Allowing Use of Lightweight Magnesium in Automotive Components

DETROIT - The United States Automotive Materials Partnership estimates that by 2020, each vehicle will utilize 350 lbs. of magnesium, replacing 500 lbs. of steel and 130 lbs. of aluminum, which is an overall weight reduction of 15%.

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NewsOctober 29, 2012

ARI Activates Emergency Fleet Hotline in Response to Hurricane Sandy

MT LAUREL, NJ - ARI, a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, announced that it has activated its emergency hotline – 1-866-FLEET59 (1-866-353-3859).

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NewsOctober 29, 2012

Resources for Updates On Hurricane Sandy

TORRANCE, CA - With hurricane Sandy barreling down onto states along the eastern seaboard of the U.S., many news outlets are providing regular updates and reports on affected areas. We provide a short list of resources for those of you following the storm's progress.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2012

Cell Phones: Distracted Driving & Employer Liability

Negligence is never something a fleet manager wants to be accused of. Today, with the preponderance of cell-phone use and technology, one should always be prepared.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2012

The Dangers of Over-Reliance on Technology

There are few areas of fleet management that technology hasn’t touched; communication, data mining, and reporting have benefitted from the sometimes dizzying pace of technological advances. But, how much is too much?

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