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News•February 2, 2012

Report Addresses Ways to Maximize Productivity of Mobile Workers

REDWOOD SHORES, CA - Based on the iPass Mobile Workforce Survey results from August 2011 and November 2011, Dr. Carolyn Axtell assessed the effect of mobile work on the labor force and discussed ways companies can maximize efficiency for their staff.

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News•February 2, 2012

Mercedes’ mbrace2 Offers Vehicle Data, Speed Alerts, and Geo Fences, Among Other Features

MONTVALE, NJ - The mbrace2 system features 3G network connectivity and enhanced integration with other vehicle networks, according to Mercedes.

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News•February 2, 2012

Chrysler Adds Shift at Belvidere, Ill., Plant to Produce Dart

BELVIDERE, IL - The company said it hasn’t run a third shift at that plant since March 2008, when there were 3,600 employees at the plant. Chrysler also stated the MSRP for the new Dart.

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News•February 1, 2012

Utah Representative Introduces Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspections

SALT LAKE CITY - The bill would take the money set aside for those inspections and use it to hire more highway patrol officers.

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Articles•February 1, 2012

Dealing With Malicious Compliance

Malicious compliance is how those who feel powerless exact revenge on superiors. Fleet managers can be the target, too.

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News•January 31, 2012

Chrysler Produces One Millionth Pentastar V-6 Engine at Trenton Engine Plant

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The automaker said the V-6 is the most advanced six-cylinder engine ever produced by the company, and is available in 11 vehicles across Chrysler’s brands.

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News•January 31, 2012

GM to Build New $200M Stamping Facility in Arlington, Texas

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - This new facility will produce stamping components for a number of next-generation, full-size SUVs, including the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.

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News•January 31, 2012

CARB Approves New Emissions Rules for MY-2017 Through 2025

LOS ANGELES - Automotive Fleet contacted the California Air Resources Board to find out how these new standards will affect fleet orders and vehicle costs.

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News•January 31, 2012

J.D. Power Reports January Sales of Light-Duty Vehicles to Fleets Up 9% Over Last Year

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – J.D. Power released a report on January 2012 light-duty vehicle sales. The company said it expects fleet sales to increase by 9% compared with January 2011 and make up 22% of total light-duty vehicle sales.

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News•January 26, 2012

Volvo Participates in Successful ‘Road Train’ Project

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - Volvo said there are a number of advantages to the road train concept, also described as “platooning.” One includes improved fuel savings due to the cars following each other closely and benefiting from reduced air drag.

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