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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 12, 2017

VW/Audi 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Volkswagen and Audi hosted their 2018-MY fleet preview in Salt Lake City from June 21 to 23. Fleet professionals listened to detailed product presentations and got behind the wheel of the new Atlas mid-size SUV and redesigned Audi Q5. Photos courtesy of VW.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 11, 2017

Bakery Owner Recounts Delivery Van Theft for Bank Heist

Stealing a delivery van to use as a getaway vehicle is stupid — unless the authorities are chasing the other five identical Nissan NV 2500 vans with identical branding.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 30, 2017

BMW's 2017 540i

BMW's 5 Series entered its seventh generation with the 2017 540i, which is the first of at least four planned models (with the four-cylinder 530i, 530e iPerformance PHEV, and M550i xDrive). BMW may bring a diesel model and is expected to refresh the M5 as well. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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NewsJune 20, 2017

Ford to Source Next-Gen Focus From China

Ford is shifting production of its next-generation 2019 Focus compact car to China from Mexico, and will invest $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant to expand production for the new Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, Ford has announced.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 19, 2017

Kia's 2017 Niro Hybrid

Kia's 2017 Niro gasoline-electric hybrid is a subcompact crossover that offers an impressive fuel economy rating (50 mpg in combined driving) at an entry price ($23,495) that undercuts many of its competitors. Read more here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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ArticlesJune 19, 2017

High-Gear Transmissions: How Many Gears Are Enough?

With Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards pushing automotive companies to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles, vehicle manufacturers have been evolving their transmissions so they can sell highly efficient vehicles without sacrificing performance.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 15, 2017

FCA's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles hosted 250 of its top fleet customers and others at its national fleet preview in Detroit from June 5 to 7. Attendees listened to a presentation of the lineup and drove models, including the new Jeep Compass. FCA 2018-MY fleet incentives here. Photos courtesy of FCA.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 14, 2017

Ford's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Ford hosted its 2018 model-year fleet preview at the San Diego Civic Theater in May. The company discussed its commercial strategy and addressed topics such as electric vehicles and autonomy.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 14, 2017

GM's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

General Motors hosted its 2018 Fleet Solutions Summit in Las Vegas in May with nearly 800 commercial, government, and rental customers in attendance. View GM's 2018-MY fleet incentives here. Photos courtesy of GM.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJune 12, 2017

Get to Know Your Truck Fluids: Additives

Keeping gasoline and diesel engines running smoothly and efficiently is important to efficient fleet operations. Understanding additives can help.

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